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Claremont High School’s Theatre Department’s mid-year show, “Six” (teen edition), written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, is essentially a 90-minute rap showdown. It is performed without an intermission and with minimal props between the six wives of Henry VIII competing to see who had the worst time in their marriage, and ultimately reclaiming their own stories and identities. It is often funny and sometimes risqué as the queens, who never actually met, compare notes on putting up with the tempestuous, jealous, demanding and, at least later in life, not-so-attractive monarch.
“I know some of the kids who protested February 4 and why they were there. They have the same concerns we do; they stand against what the Trump administration is doing to our immigrant neighbors and those who are putting their bodies, livelihoods, and reputations on the line to protect them and document the abuses. Further, the Claremont kids are part of a long line — a grand tradition even — of American high school student protesters who have been maligned by adults as insignificant and unserious, unworthy of anything but derision and often, violence.”
Webb forward Dayleen Morales and defender Kate Cook embrace after Wednesday’s 4-0 home victory over AB Miller, which sent the Gauls on to Saturday’s CIF-SS Division 8 tournament semifinal. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“The cause of death is cardiopulmonary arrest due to effects of cocaine and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in the setting of prone physical restraint. The manner of death is homicide due to volitional human involvement regardless of the intent of any individuals’ actions.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Since the November 28, 2025 death of Diego Rios following a traffic stop by Claremont police, which the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has ruled a homicide, the city’s police commission, including members Vickie Noble and Aundre Johnson pictured here, and City Council have been peppered with requests for more transparency. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Ben Castro, one of eight readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the Valentine’s Day window decoration at Claremont’s Daddyji Indian restaurant at 201 N. Indian Hill Blvd., suite A100. Ben 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
In 1992, Claremont Graduate University students Cathy Allen and Denise Seider spearheaded an effort to bury two time capsules at the school’s art hall at 251 E. 10th Street. The capsules were meant to be opened in 2017. But the effort was delayed following Allen’s death that year. Now 34 years after they were entombed, the capsules have been unearthed. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Though the extreme weather predicted for Mt. Baldy this week did not materialize, elevations above 7,000 feet saw several feet of snow. The Baldy Village at 4,000 feet saw only a dusting, and lower elevations got rain, with the National Weather Service reporting 2.86 inches falling in Claremont over the past five days. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Over the last five decades, preservation became part of the culture of Claremont, and it continues as a shared value of the community. It is because of the community preservation mindset and actions by city leaders past and present that the Village, the historic buildings and houses, and our neighborhoods remain largely intact, reflecting the history of how Claremont developed.
“Museums Free-for-All Day” is Sunday, February 22, with free admission at museums throughout Southern California.
Researcher and UCLA chemistry professor Kendall N. Houk is the featured guest for Pomona College chemistry department’s 62nd Robbins Lecture Series, “Computational Organic and Biological Chemistry.”
Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art, at 120 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont, opens three new exhibits this month.
“We have all heard of ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail,’ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 letter written while he was in jail for participating in nonviolent acts of civil disobedience. But have we ever taken the time to read the whole thing? It is long. MLK acknowledges as much at the end. But it is brilliant. It is a treatise on civil disobedience. It is passionate, but clear headed. As you read it, ask yourself, is Dr. King writing to me? It makes me yearn for such leadership now. And it is free on the internet.” Photo/courtesy of Micheal Avedon
“It doesn’t matter what the law is,” said Jonathan Fung, director of legal services for the Immigration Resource Center of San Gabriel Valley. “It doesn’t matter what good governance is. It doesn’t matter about the merits of an individual case. Throw 10 people in jail, eight of them will give up, and two of them won’t be able to afford an attorney, and great, we got what we wanted, the same outcome: everybody’s deported. They don’t care.” Photo/by Leroy Hamilton
The Claremont City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to stay the removal of 207 city-owned pine trees in Claraboya. It also heard from Community Services Manager Kristin Mikula, pictured here, who gave a presentation on the city’s dial-a-ride program. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Chris Toovey, one of 14 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as Pae White’s 2023 sculpture, “Qwalala,” on the campus of Claremont McKenna College at 400 E. Sixth St. Chris 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