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The Courier took off from Cable Airport in Upland this week for a single-engine plane ride to the Pacific Ocean and back. We looped past the Santa Monica Pier, weaving through a maze of air traffic — planes, helicopters, and even drones — to capture this bird’s-eye view of the Los Angeles basin. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art’s “Complications in Color,” celebrating the 100th birthday of the late Karl Benjamin, opens with a free and open to the public reception at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 2 during the Claremont Art Walk. The show will be up through November 16 CLMA, 200 W. First St.
“When we talk about free speech and the First Amendment, it’s easy to think of them as national issues — battles fought in Washington or on cable news. But the truth is, the fight for free speech happens right here, in Claremont, every single day. That’s why we say free speech is local news.”
“Us men get up on tall ladders to retrieve Frisbees off roofs. In the rain. We drink too much, and a little more, then fall down. For most of our teens until an undetermined age, possibly forever, we’re driven by primitive forces, unfettered by common sense, caution, or even reality, all in the service of attracting a mate. In short, we do dumb stuff.”
LA County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating a Claremont Police Department officer involved shooting on Saturday that resulted in the death of 46-year-old Claremont resident Likune Sisay. Claremont police received a call about 6 a.m. Saturday regarding a man threatening suicide at a residence on Alamosa Drive. Arriving officers attempted to detain Sisay, who they say then brandished a knife and rushed at them, prompting police to discharge their weapons. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 6 p.m., Claremont Heritage will stage its second annual Treasury of Claremont Music Honors Concert at the historic Garner House in Memorial Park. The 2025 honorees are Jeff Masters, Frank Reckard, Wyman Reese, and Jeffrey Paul Ross, all notable local musicians who have had an impact and importance in Claremont and beyond.
Several hundred demonstrators, including Claremont resident Paul Faulstich, pictured here, took to Indian Hill and Foothill boulevards in Claremont Thursday as part of the nationwide “Good Trouble Lives On” protest. The demonstration follows several that have taken place at the intersection in recent weeks, all to voice displeasure with policies and actions of the Trump administration. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
by Madeleine Farr | Special to the Courier President Donald Trump’s federal legislation, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” will impact colleges and universities across the country, including the Claremont Colleges; given distinctions within the consortium, however, each college will face varying consequences. The legislation, which Trump signed into law July 4, makes sweeping changes […]
by Joy Cheng | Special to the Courier The Claremont High School cross country team is well-known for its achievements and legacy as a long-time top contender in the state. However, from 8 a.m. July 11 to 8 a.m. the next morning, the team laced up its running shoes for something beyond medals and accolades: […]
When a stray cat’s cry is heard around Claremont, chances are rescuer Judy Mann will be receiving a call. She’s contacted near daily about strays in the area. People also deliver wayward cats to her doorstep. “One day you’ll see me in a tree getting a cat. The next day you may see me in the attic, or in a bush,” Mann said. “You just never know.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
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