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“On Saturday I managed to get my kids up and in the car ‘at the asscrack of dawn,’ as my daughter put it (8 a.m. to you and me), for a drive up to Tehachapi and a day of rural detective work. The aim was to locate the home my grandfather built — pretty much by himself — in the 1970s on the outskirts of the high desert town about 140 miles northwest of Claremont. That we made it up there in time for breakfast is a small miracle. With summer here, the ‘kids,’ 15, 19, and 23, are all sleeping well into the afternoon, so sitting down at Henry’s Cafe for chicken fried steak and biscuits and gravy at 10:15 was a rare mid-morning victory.”

by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com Claremont Little League All-Star teams battled in their respective Section 3 tournaments last weekend, with the 10-year-olds advancing to the 2025 Southern California State Little League tournament and 12s’ postseason coming to an end.   10-year-olds (7-1) District 20 champs Claremont All-Star 10-year-olds added a Section 3 banner on Sunday […]

Claremont Fast Pitch Softball recently wrapped up its All-Star season for its 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-year old teams. The 8-year-olds, pictured here, began postseason play at the Eastern C District Tournament in Beaumont June 13 with a 5-1 win over Colton. The team then faced Eastvale and Yucaipa on June 14, losing big, 19-1 and 16-0, respectively, to end their season. Photo/courtesy of Claremont Fast Pitch

Congratulations to Abby Parsons, one of 13 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the staircase leading to the new outdoor dining space at Uno Tre Otto in Claremont. Abby is now entered into the year-end drawing for a one-year subscription to everyone’s favorite award-winning local newspaper, the Claremont Courier. So, “Where am I” this week? Email your answer, full name, and city of residence — and suggestions for future mystery photos — to contest@claremont-courier.com for your chance to win. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

Nonprofit theater group Valverde Stage Productions Inc. presents “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, at Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Additional shows are 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27, Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3. […]

Claremont City Council member Jed Leano, Vice Mayor Jennifer Stark, U.S. Representative Judy Chu, Housing Claremont president Gene Boutilier, and Claremont Mayor Corey Calaycay at Saturday’s Congressional Leadership of the Year awards ceremony in Arcadia.

City officials were notified Wednesday that Trumark Homes has sold the former La Puerta Intermediate School property to Taylor Morrison Homes for an unspecified amount. Claremont Unified School District sold the property to Trumark in February for $12.25 million. Taylor Morrison intends to use the same plans for its development, according to city officials. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

“‘We’re just trying to put energy into our frustration,’ said 71-year-old Patricia from Norco, who was carrying a handmade, quite well rendered ‘No Kings’ sign and declined to provide her last name. ‘The therapist tell you, ‘Take your grief and move with it.’ It’s kind of grieving the loss of your country, but you can’t completely give up hope.’ Indeed. Once again a protest, though modest, left me feeling hopeful, an emotion in short supply for many of us these days.”

Congratulations to Abraham Park, one of 14 readers who correctly identified last week’s Fourth of July appropriate “Where am I?” as American Legion Post #78’s “This ‘Old’ flag refuge,” at Claremont City Hall.

Ophelia’s Jump Productions’ Midsummer Theater Festival kicked off Thursday with its production of “We Will Rock You,” a musical based on the music of British rock legends Queen. The show runs through July 20 at Pomona College’s Sontag Greek Theater, with performances July 10-13 and 17-20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with preshow entertainment at […]

Claremont Courier event calendar: July 11-19, 2025

Two Claremont Little League All-Star teams, the 10- and 12-year-olds, are moving on to the sectional tournament after winning in their respective District 20 brackets. The city’s 9-year-old squad, pictured here, also won their district tournament, capping their postseason with a decisive 9-0 shutout of Glendora National on Tuesday. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

The Claremont City Council on Tuesday unanimously rejected a proposal from Eukon Group LLC to install a 62-foot high AT&T telecommunications tower at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1700 N. Towne Ave. The 5-0 vote reversed the Claremont Architectural and Preservation Commission’s June 11 recommendation to approve the project. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Tri-City Mental Health Authority unveiled its new mobile crisis care team, a dedicated staff meant to respond to crisis calls, at a June 26 ceremony at The Cathedral in Pomona. “It’s a service that we consider to be very important to the community, all the communities we serve: Pomona, Claremont and La Verne,” said Tri-City Executive Director Ontson Placide. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Cindy Cordoba, assistant professor of apparel merchandising and management at Cal Poly Pomona, was recently awarded a $398,926 Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program grant as part of the state’s Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program.

“Life is a carnival,” as the old Band song goes. “Two bits a shot.” Or it’s a parade. Free for the looking. At least it is in Claremont on the Fourth of July.

Claremont Heritage’s Treasury of Claremont Music 2025 summer concert, featuring live music, food and drink, a silent auction, and a recognition ceremony for artists.