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Congratulations to Jim des Lauriers, who was chosen at random among the record 28 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as “Manhole Man” one of several playful sculptures outside the Claremont City Yard on Monte Vista Avenue.
Supporters said goodbye to outgoing CUSD Board of Education President Bob Fass at his final meeting on October 17. “This is likely not a formal goodbye for me, but a farewell for now,” Fass said. “As I’ve learned from the superintendent, it’s always possible to leave and return. I have deeply enjoyed this work, and I hope to continue to serve CUSD in many ways for many years to come. Thank you.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Some good financial news was delivered during Tuesday’s Claremont City Council meeting in that the city netted some $4.9 million in surplus cash from revenues that made up the projected 2023-2024 general fund, from which the council voted unanimously to allocate $1.25 million to CalPERS to pay down the city’s unfunded pension liabilities. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
The Claremont City Council initially issued pension obligation bonds totaling $6.1 million in 2006 as part of a funding effort to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, known as CalPERS. With an outstanding balance of $2.03 million in 2023, the City Council was approached by FMS to repurchase the bonds, maturing June 1, 2027, at a 10% discount, leading to a net bond value of $1.83 million. That early repayment saved the city $157,000. Courier file photo
Congratulations to Mark Merritt, who was chosen at random among the 14 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a skeleton display near the corner of 10th Street and College Avenue. Mark is now entered into the year-end drawing to receive a copy of the Courier’s new coffee table book of photography, “Timeless Claremont.” 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
The free and open to the public Over Here Zine Fest, a joint collaboration between Benton Museum of Art and Curious Publishing, runs from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2, at the Benton, 120 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont.
Tri-City Mental Health Services’ 10th annual job fair will take place at its Wellness Center, 1403 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, October 25.
The City of Claremont Recreation and Human Services Department’s annual Halloween Spooktacular took place Saturday, October 19 at Lewis Park.
Homelessness is not a one-size fits all problem. Certainly there’s something more we can do as residents of Claremont, living in Los Angeles County, in the progressive state of California. We spoke with some of the people who live on the streets in the Claremont area. Here are their stories.
Ontario Museum of History and Art’s “The Art of Healing: Holistic Expressions” will now close Sunday, November 17, at 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario.
Last month Gould Asset Management celebrated the company’s 25th anniversary at its annual client appreciation dinner.
Claremont Courier high school sports round-up: October 18, 2024
Congratulations to Grace Morsberger, who was chosen at random among the 22 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” as a selfie painting by Sandy Garcia in the window at Rio De Ojas in the Village. The painting is one of six selfie stations that will be displayed as part of Claremont’s free […]
The Foothill Storm Soccer Club’s boys 2016 team are sporting pink socks in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.
On Friday, October 4, California Sen. Anthony Portantino attended Claremont High School’s home varsity football game against Charter Oak to present the team’s longtime manager Christopher Clark with “an award for his dedication to promoting inclusion within the team,” a Claremont Unified School District newsletter read.
On Saturday, October 12, hundreds of people showed up to Claremont Heritage’s Dia de los Muertos celebration, which featured ofrendas, or altars honoring the dead, musical and dance entertainment at Shelton Park and Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, book readings at the Claremont Helen Renwick Library, face painting and other children’s activities, and an art display outside Claremont City Hall.