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Claremont Graduate University recently welcomed Tim Kirley as its interim president. Kirley served as chair of the CGU’s Board of Trustees for the previous six years and succeeds Len Jessup, who announced his resignation in March after six years at the helm. Kirley’s first day on the job was June 2, three weeks after CGU’s 97th commencement, and followed a vote of confidence from the board of trustees in May.
A rare and spectacular electrical storm swept through Claremont Sunday evening with multiple lightning strikes, loud thunder, and heavy rain. The storm was a spin-off of sorts from tropical storm Kay, which brushed by Los Angeles County earlier in the week. Professional photographer Erin Hughes was in the Village and captured this stunning image of the Verbal Building during the storm.
Active Claremont hosts a Claremont City Council candidate forum for districts 2, 3 and 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, September 15 in the Padua Room of the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont. All six City Council candidates will be present to answer written questions from the audience. The event is free and open to the public.
Instamortgage, a new business that opened recently at 250 W. First St., suite 122, Claremont, was greeted by the Claremont Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owner Maggie Gonzalez, who brings 19 years of mortgage experience to the table, was joined by family, friends, employees and city officials at the event.
Claremont High School varsity football team senior free safety Coen Martinez pounces on a fumbled punt reception by Colony High senior Donovan English in the second quarter of Friday’s 28-7 loss in Ontario. The Pack is now 1-1 in non-league preseason play and travels to Alta Loma Friday, September 16, for another non-league game. Kick-off is at 7 p.m.
The proposed Larkin Place permanent supportive housing project is considered “by-right” — but what exactly does that mean?
In late July, a top executive of Gannett Co., the largest newspaper/website chain in the U.S., declared they remained, “Unrelenting in our commitment to the communities we serve and will continue to deliver bold and uniquely innovative reporting … for our loyal readers.”
The Claremont High School girls varsity volleyball team struggled to keep St. Lucy’s at bay Tuesday evening, losing 3-1 at home in their final preseason game.
After a miserable week of temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, Claremont woke to cloudy skies and the sound of rainfall Thursday morning. The forecast is calling for more clouds and precipitation this weekend — and low temps mercifully dipping below 70 on Sunday — as Hurricane Kay drifts north after battering Baja California, Mexico.
The public is invited to drop by Harvey Mudd’s Sprague Gallery, located in the Shanahan Center, 320 E. Foothill Blvd., to view artist Sharda Umanath’s exhibit, “At One Moment.”
Megan Mbengue wants to talk to Claremonters about a pungent elephant in the room: cannabis.
This hot Claremont resident had a simple way to beat the heat, while relaxing along Indian Hill Boulevard over the weekend. With high temperatures reaching 104 degrees, coupled with a […]
Gloria and Frederick Williams know how to celebrate an anniversary. At the tender ages of 97, (Frederick) and 95, the couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on August 25 along Williams Avenue in Claremont. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont High School’s varsity football team kicked off its 2022 preseason last week with a big 35-0 non-league win over Tustin. Senior Caden Campuzano, pictured, racked up 100 rushing and receiving yards and scored three touchdowns. Up next for the Wolfpack is another preseason game at Colony Riverside on Friday, September 9. Photo/courtesy Claremont High School.
Frustration over sex workers plying their trade in Claremont inspired a group of locals to take action Saturday. Their message? Claremont stands for safe streets.
I’ve always believed education saves. As a gay kid, I felt isolated during much of my youth. Sensing my difference, I stayed more aloof than I wanted during childhood and adolescence.
When walking up to the home of Alan Jack, one can’t help but notice a large howling metal coyote with a big red nose poised on the front lawn. It’s an eye-catching work of art, especially at night when the nearby light casts a fierce silhouette on the house. The piece has been howling proudly in front of the Occidental Drive home since 2008.