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Claremont’s Public Art Committee voted 5-0 Monday to select Jose Antonio Aguirre to create art for El Barrio Park. Committee Chair Douglas Pearsall, pictured here, called the decision “a historical night for all of us.” 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
This October Claremont Graduate University celebrates its 100th anniversary. The founding of the graduate school also marks the 100th anniversary of the Claremont Colleges consortium. James Arnold Blaisdell (pictured) was the fourth president of Pomona College and the visionary and driving force behind the formation of the group plan of the Claremont Colleges. Photo/ courtesy of Claremont Heritage
Claremont High School boys water polo team member Logan Towner, left, crosses the ball past an Ayala defender during Wednesday’s 17-16 home loss. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
After his 1990 release from jail Blake Nex returned to Claremont, renting a house in remote Palmer Canyon. There are numerous possible explanations for what happened next. What’s known is this: Sometime around the middle of March in 1993, he disappeared, leaving behind some enigmatic clues, and a mystery that only grows deeper with each passing year. Photo/courtesy of Royse Nex
Claremont Unified School District invites students and families to its third annual free and public Women in Leadership panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, at the Don F. Fruechte Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1601 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Panelists include state senator Sasha Renee Perez, UC Riverside Dean of Students Stephanie Dingwall, Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation Executive Director Candace Yoder, LA County Superior Court Judge Allison Westfahl Kong, and Claremont Chamber of Commerce CEO Kathleen Fariss. Courier file photo
Claremont Graduate University celebrates its 100th birthday Tuesday, October 14 with a free and open to the public founders day event, featuring noon tree planting ceremony with CGU Interim President Michelle Bligh, Claremont Mayor Corey Calaycay, and Claremont Colleges Services CEO Stig Lanesskog, at Harper Hall 150 E. 10th St., Claremont. To register or for more info, go to admissions.cgu.edu/register.