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“Social media has become a swamp of misinformation, lies, and bullying, with little regard for accuracy. This entire issue began over government’s efforts to have social media companies remove posts that were clearly misinformation. This was especially true during the Covid pandemic and all the politically motivated ugliness that came with it. This may sound bad for journalism, but I don’t believe it is. The national harm from misinformation is enormous, and social media is a big part of the problem.”
Even with heavy rain Tuesday night, flooding around the Claremont and Mt. Baldy areas has been kept to a minimum. Baldy Road has been mostly clear, but debris is falling from the hillsides on the way up the mountain. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Cast and crew from HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” shot scenes from an upcoming episode at Pomona College’s Carnegie Building on Monday, including stars Larry David and Ted Danson. HBO is currently filming shows for their upcoming 12th season. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger.
An attempt to prevent a new Village clothing store from opening was rejected Monday when an appeal of The Rave Box’s business license was denied. Barring a further appeal, the shop is scheduled to open at 1 p.m. Saturday. Owners Janelle Huerta and Steve Morales stand inside their store at 141 Harvard Avenue in Claremont. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
With city hall voting on ending the parklet program and giving Village restaurants 14 days to comply, two well-known parklets were removed on Monday, March 13 — Aruffo’s Italian Cuisine’s on Yale Avenue and Pizza N Such’s on 2nd Street.
Sierra Vista High School’s 2022 girls flag football team was one of eight selected for the pilot launch of C.I.F. Southern Section’s girls flag football league. Photo/courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams
San Antonio Creek continues to rise as Mt. Baldy’s recent record snowfall melts. Warm rains are forecast for Southern California Tuesday and Wednesday, which, combined with melting snow, may bring flooding.
Following a robust discussion, the Claremont City Council settled on a compromise solution for a new grant program to help facilitate the construction of more back houses, commonly known as “ADUs.”
Former mayor and family law attorney Sandy Baldonado has died, according to the city of Claremont.
Baldonado served on the City Council from 1999 to 2006 and as mayor from 2004 to 2006. She was a board member of the Three Valleys Municipal Water District and a strong supporter of the arts, including assisting with the formation of the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art.
A full account of Baldonado’s life will appear in a future edition of the Courier.
Pomona Valley Special Olympics coaches Janine Williams and Doneva Wickwire have a unique weekend ritual they have been observing for about a decade.
Each morning the duo host athletes from across the inland valley to play and practice various sports in preparation for upcoming Special Olympics games. The coaches are currently training athletes in track and field for the Pomona Valley Area Spring Games, set for Saturday, May 6 at Boys Republic, 1907 Boys Republic Dr., Chino Hills. Information is at sosc.org/events.
by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com On Sunday, Claremont City Council Member Jed Leano officially announced his candidacy for state assembly in November 2024. “I am running for state assembly on […]
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Claremont defeated Diamond Bar, 8-1, at home March 4. The Pack then hosted Monrovia on Wednesday to conclude the Saints Tournament, winning 3-0 and bringing its record to 4-6.
The team starts the Lions Tournament at 3:15 p.m. Friday at Brookhurst Park against South East High. Play continues with a home doubleheader Saturday with Glendale at 11 a.m., followed by Chaparral at 3 p.m. Palomares League play starts at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at Glendora.
Of the 115 petition signatures, 102 were deemed valid by the registrar’s office, three more than the required 99.
The L.A. County Superintendent of Schools will determine the date of the election, which will take place on a Tuesday prior to July 29. California Education Code section 5091(c)(2)(A) includes information on the date range.
We asked the registrar if there an alternative to holding a stand-alone special election, such as folding it into the November 7, 2023 local and municipal elections. Sanchez’s one word answer was “No.”
Acclaimed Claremont musician and songwriter David Lindley has died.
Lindley died March 3 after reportedly being in ill health for several months. He was 78.
He was known for his startling, wide-screen musicality, was conversant on dozens of stringed instruments, and was one of the progenitors of world music. From his distinctive lap steel work on Jackson Browne’s early records, to his own explorations of the music of Turkey, Madagascar, Jamaica, and Greece — to name but a few musical cultures he studied and mastered — Lindley has influenced countless musicians and songwriters around the world for more than five decades.
This gentleman came all the way from Roland Heights to play hooky to enjoy body sledding down the steep slopes near the Mt. Baldy ski lifts. Check out our snow tips and photos inside. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont has recently released the results of a comprehensive audit of its urban forest, and some residents are alarmed that an associated mitigation plan calls for the removal of a large number of mature trees.