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We all know that words have power. Curated by Chloe Martinez, pictured, the new exhibit at Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, “She Opens the Door: Women Artists and Writers Shape Language and Space,” harnesses that power to inspire a new art-going experience, one that pairs the written language with the visual to showcase and explore gender, community, and agency. Photo/by Adrianne Mathiowetz
Ross Turner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and founder of Guided Discoveries, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2025 from a cardiac arrest in Dana Point, California. He was 79. His passing was sudden and peaceful — just as he would have wanted — leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire for generations […]
Over 1,500 gathered Saturday at the intersection of Foothill and Indian Hill boulevards in Claremont for a No Kings demonstration. It was the second local event organized by Indivisible Claremont, according to organization representative Victoria Bhavsar. Check out our story and photos. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Andrea Hoffmann has never been able to let things go. “I’m interested in any kind of unsolved cases because I hate it when something is not solved. I hate it,” she said. Last year she applied skills to the March 1993 disappearance of Blake Nex from his Palmer Canyon home in Claremont. Photo/courtesy of Royse Nex
Last week’s Claremont Unified School District Board of Education meeting included unanimous approval of a salary agreement through June 30, 2026 with its school employees union. The deal includes a retroactive 1% pay increase for accounting clerks, campus monitors, custodians, grounds maintenance crew, and others, for a total cost of $209,904. Pictured is Board of Education Vice President Richard O’Neill. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont High School’s girls varsity volleyball team, including Camilla Walsh (pictured), has learned a little about perseverance this year, turning early season uncertainty into newfound confidence and a share of the Palomares League title. Now Claremont is preparing for a postseason run in the Division IV California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section tournament. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
A mid-October shower failed to dampen the spirits for those gathered Tuesday to celebrate Claremont Graduate University’s 100th birthday outside Harper Hall, including Claremont Mayor Corey Calaycay and Claremont Graduate University Interim President Michelle Bligh, who took part in a tree planting ceremony. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
All five undergraduate Claremont Colleges, including Pomona, earned national recognition in recently released collegiate rankings, each placing among the nation’s top 50 small colleges in the Forbes 2025–26 list and performing strongly in the 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report Liberal Arts College rankings. Photo/courtesy of Pomona College
The water gardens have been installed at Sycamore and Sumner-Danbury elementary schools, San Antonio High, and Condit Elementary, where the feature is called “Danny’s Garden,” after alumni Daniel Gould, who died in 2022. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
It was fitting that Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, with its trauma center that has seen so many victims of gun violence over the years, served as the starting point for the October 9 Pomona Peace Walk. The march drew dozens for the 1.1-mile route from the hospital to House of Ruth’s outreach office at 599 N. Main St., Pomona, including Chantel Bonner (pictured). Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“If current trends continue, I cannot guarantee the Courier will still be publishing in 2026. I say this not to alarm you, but because you deserve the truth. Claremont would not be the same without the Courier — and its future depends on everyone who believes an informed community still matters.” – Peter Weinberger, Publisher
Well, last week’s “Where am I?” — a whimsical turtle sculpture at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic school in Claremont — proved a little too difficult, as we had no responses. Here’s to hoping this week’s entry is a little less obscure. 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
Chloe Evans of Happy Little Faces decorates 5-year-old Monroe Pulvers’ face at Claremont’s Dia de los Muertos event on October 11. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“We are currently at a dangerous and unprecedented place within the culture and politicization of health and science. This threatens the health of the United States, in particularly our most vulnerable, and our ability to lead the world in biomedical sciences and health advances.” Photo/by Kaboompics.com
Minister, teacher, counselor, author Ken Dale, long-time missionary, teacher, counselor, writer, and beloved friend, died September 8 at the age of 99. By some markings, Ken had entered into his 100th year, and for that he was quite proud. Born in the farmland of Nebraska, “Ken’s life was marked by a quiet strength and a […]
Decades ago, Dominic Sink’s father, James, chose to do something special for his former elementary school Sycamore Elementary with his Eagle Scout project. He secured funds, permits, and volunteers, and painted the auditorium at Sycamore. This year his son Dominic elected to contribute something to his former school, Condit Elementary, as part of his own Eagle Scout project by erecting a Gaga ball pit on the playground. Photo/by Julie Scorsatto Weyers
Congratulations to Margaret Russell, one of only five readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a bench on Bixby Plaza near Frary Hall on the Pomona College campus. Margaret 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