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Claremont Police Department explorers (L-R) Elia Rendon, Breana Gonzalez, and CJ Vergara, graduated last month from the Fontana PD Basic Explorer Academy after enduring six days at a “live-in” style academy where they received round-the-clock instruction on law enforcement topics.
Congratulations to Tony Witt, who was chosen at random among the 13 readers who correctly identified the May 17 “Where Am I?” photo as the courtyard of the Herbert Hafif […]
Substance use, addiction, and overdose deaths are a growing problem within the veteran community. And unfortunately, the stigma surrounding addiction prevents countless veterans from seeking help. We must continue to destigmatize the discussion about addiction, focus on helping veterans, and highlight how drug education and early intervention play a significant role in reducing substance use, especially with alcohol. Photo/courtesy of Sydney Rae, Unsplash
Have you ever seen pigs race? What about ducks and geese? Meet Glen Gregston from Winnsboro, Tennessee. He and his gang of animals travel the U.S. to present these thoroughbreds named Porkfessor, Mary Ham, Squeaky Nelson and more, as they race around a groomed track at yes, the Pig Racing stadium at the LA Fairgrounds. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Lights were shining bright on the Claremont Heritage gala May 17 as the sold out event added a significant honoree to celebrate a preservation milestone. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Guests assembled at Granite Creek Gardens in Claremont on Saturday, May 11 for the Children’s Foundation of America’s 2024 ChariTea Fundraiser presented by Claremont Lincoln University. This year about $20,000 of support was raised through the event. Photo by Jenelle Phillips
Two would-be robbers are in custody after Claremont Police Department officers responded to a 5:11 p.m. call on Friday from Super King Market, 436 Auto Center Dr., regarding a robbery and shooting during which three people had suffered gunshot wounds. Arriving police and LA County Fire Department personnel rendered aid to the victims, who were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. After viewing surveillance footage, taking statements from witnesses, and enlisting the help of a LA County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, the alleged shooter — 27-year-old Pomona resident Michael Abeyta — was arrested without incident. His alleged accomplice, Amanda Soto, 37, also from Pomona, was arrested shortly thereafter. Courier file photo
Condit Elementary School students who raised the highest pledges per mile during the Condit Spring Fun Run recently had the honor of sliming outgoing longtime Principal Christine Malally, pictured, and Parent Faculty Association President Randy Lopez. Photo/courtesy of CUSD
“I tell my kids to stand up to bullies, that doing what’s right is often not the easy thing, and that speaking up when something is wrong is not only okay, it’s a requirement. I’ve also told them that when things do go wrong to be sure to look in the mirror before lashing out, that we have to own up to our own shortcomings before we look outward. I haven’t always followed my advice. I’ve a list of parenting regrets a mile long. This disconnect — otherwise known as ‘Do as I say, not as I do’ — was something I heard a lot growing up. I always despised it. But I get it now; it’s complicated, this adulting.”
Claremont McKenna College’s 76th commencement took place Saturday, May 11. The class of 2024’s keynote address was delivered by award-winning author Cheryl Strayed, who received an honorary degree.
Applications are being accepted for cycle two of the Claremont Temporary Housing Stabilization and Relocation Program, which begins July 1. The program is designed to assist Claremont renters who are either income qualified or in need of emergency rental assistance due to qualifying as extremely low-, very low-, or low-income; experiencing certain qualifying exigent circumstances such as illness or job loss; needing to move as a result of a no fault eviction; and/or a rental increase imposed on an already rent burdened household or an increase that would result in a household becoming rent burdened. Courier photo/Steven Felschundneff
I suspect though that probably more significantly and importantly, more than Claremont has changed. There are no doubt plenty of teenagers and young adults who think that Claremont is dullsville, who think that nothing goes on here, especially during the summer, who put up with the freeway traffic to escape to LA and the beach and plot how to bust out of here someday. As I heard a student speaker say at the Pomona College commencement years ago, Claremont is “a nice place to live when you retire.”
On Monday, Ophelia’s Jump Productions picked up Orange County Theater Guild Awards for outstanding production of a musical and best costume design for its production of “Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe,” at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa. “It was an unexpected and delightful surprise,” wrote OJP Producing Artistic Director and director of “Nevermore” Beatrice Casagrán, in a news release. Photo/by Francis Gacad
Congratulations to David Sawhill, who was chosen at random among the four respondents who correctly identified the May 10 “Where Am I?” photo as the Claremont North Swim Club sign on Regis Avenue. David is now entered into the year-end drawing to receive a copy of the Courier’s new coffee table book of photography, “Timeless Claremont.” So “Where Am I” this week? Please email your answers — and suggestions for future mystery photos — tocontest@claremont-courier.com for your chance to win. Courier photo/Tom Smith
Pro-Palestinian activists converged on Pomona College’s May 12 commencement at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and some graduates reportedly turned their backs while Pomona President Gabrielle Starr delivered her commencement address. Video posted on Instagram showed demonstrators confronting police and security personnel outside the Shrine, with both sides pushing one another. No injuries were reported. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo