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More than 200 demonstrators took to the corner of Indian Hill and Foothill boulevards Friday afternoon to participate in a national shutdown protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity that has led to the death of eight people since the start of the year. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“‘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 […]
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.
“Want to become a U.S. citizen? Up until recently one avenue was to be born here. Another way involves a 100-question oral citizenship test. The first question, under the heading ‘American Government,’ subheading ‘Principles of American Democracy,’ is ‘What is the supreme law of the land?’ The answer, of course, is ‘the Constitution.’ Is it though?”
By Peter Weinberger | pweinberger@claremont-courier.com At the Claremont Courier, we believe deeply in the power of a free press. It’s not just our job — it’s our purpose. And it’s protected by one of the most essential rights we have as Americans: the First Amendment. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, freedom of the […]
Fourth of July in Claremont was once again packed full of traditional fun, with thousands of folks taking part in the city’s annual Independence Day celebrations. Fourth of July staples like the parade, the pancake breakfast, 5k and kids’ run, speaker’s corner, water slides, and the evening fireworks show, above, were part of the day, as well as the “free America” protest up the street on Foothill Boulevard in the afternoon. See our photo coverage inside. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
The 2025 edition of Claremont’s July Fourth festivities felt a lot like old times, with the morning kicking off with the 5K race and Kiwanis pancake breakfast, followed by cool water games and live music at Memorial Park. Check out the sights from today. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo.
Claremont City Council member Ed Reece took over as president of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments during a June 26 special meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel in Monrovia.
Claremont Unified School District’s Board of Education voted unanimously to name Diana Taylor as the new principal of Sumner Danbury Elementary and Heather Lyn as assistant principal at El Roble Intermediate at its June 19 meeting. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo