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Claremont’s Pooch Park, at 100 S. College Ave., closed for biannual turf maintenance on Wednesday and will reopen Friday, May 1.
Claremont Meals on Wheels’ third annual Party Parade fundraiser, featuring a mix of community and dine-out opportunities to raise funds for the local non-profit, is taking place throughout March and into April.
Children’s book author and director of publishing for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Georgeanne Irvine will discuss giraffes and her advocacy for wildlife and animal conservation at “Inspiring a Passion for Nature through Books,” a free and open to the public 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21 lecture at Alexandrer Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont.
A symphony of family chatter, player enthusiasm, and cracking bats signaled the return of Claremont Fastpitch softball season February 28 at La Puerta Sports Park. The organization’s opening day included Ava Miano of the 10-and-under Sharks delivering “The Star-Spangled Banner,” announcements of CFP’s board, raffle winners, and scavenger hunt. Pictured here is Gerdie MacPherson of the 8U Avocados during the team parade. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Trampled by Turtles is not a bluegrass band. Yes, of the six members, there’s a banjo player, a mandolin player, and a fiddle player — all core instruments of traditional bluegrass — but the music they play, along with the lead singer/guitarist, bassist, and cello player, owes as much to folk, country, rock ’n’ roll, and even, it turns out, speed metal. Tickets for Trampled by Turtles’ 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12 show at Bridges Auditorium are $59-$69 at pomona.edu/administration/bridges-auditorium. More info on the band is at trampledbyturtles.com. Photo/by Cooper Baumgartner
Congratulations to Nancy Mintie, one of just three readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a mural at Uncommon Good, 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, which was painted by … Nancy Mintie! “I’m delighted to identify this week’s ‘Where am I?’ photo because it was I who painted it years ago,” she wrote. “It is part of the little mural adorning Uncommon Good’s cooler where the produce grown from the organization’s community gardens is kept, and from where this food is distributed to the hungry. Thank you for choosing this image for this week’s contest!” Nancy 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/Tom Smith
“If you love trains, you understand the big difference between knowing a train is due soon and actually seeing the massive engine rounding the bend. For months or even years, artificial intelligence experts have told us to prepare for the arrival of an AI that builds ever more powerful versions of itself. Well, now it’s in sight, horn blaring and ground shaking.”
Webb girls soccer team captain Kate Cook, right, looks on Tuesday as visiting Francisco Bravo High School players begin to celebrate their 2-1 first-round win over the Gauls in the CIF-State Division 5 tournament. Webb finshed the season 20-2-1 and won the Academy League and CIF SS titles. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Pomona College hosted a “coffee talk” session February 27 to update staff and students on next steps as it prepares for a final decision on the proposed acquisition of Claremont Graduate University, which may come as soon as May. Photos/courtesy of Wikimediacommons
Artist Kendall Johnson has had a lot to think about over the past decade. But the subject matter to which the 81-year-old returns most often remains constant: Johnson’s Pasture. The 186-acre plot of land, now part of Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, belonged to his family until about 1956. Johnson will return to it at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, when his exhibit, “Johnson’s Pasture: Returning to Listen,” opens at Claremont Heritage’s Ginger Elliott Gallery. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Victorville resident Steve Miramontes recently found an extremely rare Shohei Ohtani 75th anniversary edition Topps baseball card at a “rip night” event at Legends’ Attic in Claremont. Experts estimate its value at about $1 million. “Honestly I mean, it’s life changing though for real,” Miramontes said. “Like every everything is coming full circle … I’ve got a third baby on the way.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
A symphony of family chatter, player enthusiasm, and cracking bats signaled the return of Claremont Fastpitch softball season February 28 at La Puerta Sports Park. The organization’s opening day included Ava Miano of the 10-and-under Sharks delivering “The Star-Spangled Banner,” announcements of CFP’s board, raffle winners, a team parade, and scavenger hunt. Gentry Robertson, coach […]
Pictured here are the final moments of the blood moon total lunar eclipse just before sunrise Tuesday, with the moon slipping toward the western horizon at 6:08 a.m. At 3:04 a.m., the moon hung high in the sky, glowing a deep red at peak totality. As dawn approached, the color gradually softened before fading with the rising sun, marking the end of the eclipse. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont Courier event calendar: February 27 – March 7, 2026
Tickets for the Ontario Tower Buzzers’ inaugural 2026 season are on sale at towerbuzzers.com.