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Even though the Bridge Fire is now 99% contained, its impact is still being felt with numerous road and trail closures around the Mt. Baldy area. Angeles National Forest has closed Glendora Mountain Road north of Big Dalton Canyon Road and Glendora Ridge Road from Mt. Baldy to Glendora Mountain Road, and all the trails leading to Mt. Baldy summit through December 31. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont’s American Youth Soccer Organization team from Region 3 was crowned champion Monday, September 4 of the inaugural Festival de Futbol Femenil club soccer tournament in San Diego. “We went down there with good expectations, but definitely did not expect to walk away with a gold medal,” team manager Eric Feezell said. “It was really heartening to kind of see them come together, play for each other at the tournament, and perform so well in their first outing as a club team.” Photo/courtesy of Eric Feezell
In observance of the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, AgingNext and Service Center for Independent Life teamed up to host a National Day of Service and Remembrance event Monday at the Spring Street Center in Claremont. “This is a meaningful opportunity to pay tribute to the victims, the survivors, first responders of course, who demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience to face this adversity,” said AgingNext Chief Executive Officer Abigail Pascua. “And it’s a powerful reminder of our collective strength here in our community to make a difference and a brighter future for us here, locally.”
Following last week’s loss to Great Oak, the Claremont High School girls tennis team beat Rancho Cucamonga 14-4 on Monday, then won 10-8 at Santiago High School on Wednesday. League play begins Tuesday, September 19 when Alta Loma drops by Claremont, followed by Glendora Thursday, September 21. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
The Claremont City Council agreed Tuesday to shorten from four to three minutes the amount of time each person would be allowed to speak during public comment at future meetings. Although the council discussed the matter, it declined a roll call vote, leaving the final decision to Mayor Ed Reece because of the long-standing tradition that the mayor runs council meetings. The decision will apply to all Brown Actmeetings including the City Council and all commissions. Courier photo/Steven Felschundneff
Claremont Heritage presents the 41st annual Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 8.
Eduardo Acevedo recently entered his second week as the new principal at Sumner Danbury Elementary School in charge of Danbury programs. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
When Kendall Johnson got a phone call from the Chancellor’s office of New York City’s Department of Education just before 7 a.m. on September 11, 2001, he didn’t yet know the twin towers had been hit. But that’s exactly why the head of student services was reaching out. “We don’t know what to do,” she said, describing the huge plume of smoke she could see over lower Manhattan while telling him to turn on his TV.
The Ontario Jr. Reign, the Ontario Reign’s youth hockey club and affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, begin its 2023-24 United States Premier Hockey League season in the Pacific division at home September 16 against the San Diego Sabers at Ontario Center Ice Arena, 201 S. Plum Ave.
“It’d been several years since I’d seen Jen when I ran into her at a Jon Spencer Blues Explosion show at the El Rey Theatre in LA in March 1997. We spoke only briefly, but it was sure nice to see my old friend. Months later I got the shocking news that she had been diagnosed with brain cancer. She was 33. What followed that diagnosis dramatically reshaped the rest of her life. Though she’s never pursued legal action, a local surgeon botched her first brain surgery, removing some malignant mass but leaving behind more, which necessitated a second procedure at UCLA. The accompanying radiation treatments from both surgeries was severe and left her deeply fatigued. The combined trauma is with her to this day.”
Elisabeth Jones recently began her 22nd year in education as the new principal of Sumner Danbury Elementary School in charge of Sumner programs, succeeding former principal Rahkiah Brown. Though she enters the academic year in a new district and as a first-time principal, she is looking forward to the challenge. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Cal Poly Pomona recently launched its first university-brand ice cream, Cal Poly Pomona Farms Ice Cream, which is available at the farm store, 4102 S. University Dr., Pomona, and select on-campus dining locations. The move comes in partnership with the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, and San Dimas-based artisanal ice cream company Coney Island Creamery.
Camille Su-Lin Johnson is the new dean of Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. Johnson joins CPP from San Jose State University where she had served as associate dean for research and faculty success since 2020. While at SJSU, Johnson also served as a professor of management, acting chair for the school of management, chief operations manager at the office of the provost, interim chair of the department of education leadership, and director of accreditation for the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business.
Claremont High School Football (0-3): Los Osos blew out Claremont, 40-6, on September 1, for the Pack’s third straight loss of the campaign. The team looks to end its unfortunate streak at 7 p.m. Friday at Henry J. Kaiser High School in Fontana. The Pack then welcomes Alta Loma Friday, at p.m. Friday, September 15.
A group was making its way through the crowd seated on the lawn in the darkening, warm summer evening. The guys had glow sticks around their necks, and the young woman had one crowning her head, like a string of daisies. Others walked past with hamburgers, ice cream and other treats from the concession stand as the band played into the night.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks returns to the Folk Music Center in Claremont this Saturday, September 9 to promote his new record, “Bluegrass Vacation.” Tickets are $30 in advance at the store, or at the door. Last year’s show sold out, so early tickets are advised. More info is at folkmusiccenter.com/events or robbiefulks.com. Photo/by Scott Simontacchi, courtesy of Compass Records
The Claremont Chamber of Commerce will recognize Claremont Headstones Caskets Urns on the occasion of its 25th anniversary with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Thursday, September 7 at 427 N. Yale Ave. The free and open to the public event will include wine and light appetizers. RSVP at business.claremontchamber.org/events.