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More than 100 were on hand to witness Connor Gale, Nathan McDermott and Camden being promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout last week at Claremont United Church of Christ. Just 4% percent of Boy Scouts are promoted to Eagle Scouts. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont McKenna College government professor Christopher Nadon ignited a firestorm recently when he authored an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal questioning the school’s commitment to free speech, a contention the school disputes vociferously. In an August 26 statement, which was also published in the Journal, CMC President Hiram Chodosh rebuts many of Nadon’s claims, including that he was barred for teaching certain courses. This is where the differences of opinion begin.
by Andrew Alonzo | calendar@claremont-courier.com What’s Happening Claremont? Friday, September 2 The Claremont Senior Computer Club hosts its free technology assistance lab from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Joslyn […]
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for cities in and around Los Angeles County as temperatures are forecast to exceed triple-digits beginning Wednesday and continuing for eight consecutive days. In response, beginning Wednesday, August 31 the City of Claremont encourages folks in need to avail themselves to the various cooling centers around town
United States Congresswoman Judy Chu, center, poses for a photo with Claremont Mayor Jed Leano, along with his wife Liz and son Welles, after Leano received a 27th Congressional District […]
Bear, the former stray from Hazelhurst, Mississippi we wrote about last month, arrived in Claremont Thursday. He’s pictured here with his adopted dad, Will Ouellette, 19, shortly after his arrival.
The story of the nonprofit Economy Shop thrift store is as old as well, nine decades. Deep into the Great Depression, in 1933 four Claremont women banded together to create a place where residents could obtain low-cost clothing and housing supplies. Now 90 years later, the Economy Shop will once again open its doors for the season on Wednesday, August 31.
As I begin my senior year of high school, I experience a series of “lasts”: my last first day, last homecoming dance, and eventually my last week.
Three years ago, Sybel Francois moved from Haiti to the United States with a mission: to get the education he needed to make a difference.
Claremont nonprofit Parents Anonymous received a $1 million check from U.S. Representative Judy Chu on Tuesday. The federal money arrived via Congress’ Community Project Funding mechanism and will support the expansion of the nonprofit’s mental health services for minority and underserved families.
Beginning and advanced dancers can improve their tap-dancing skills at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., with a free 12:30 p.m. course.
Even by check passing standards, Tuesday’s event with Congresswoman Judy Chu and local leaders was a doozy. Pictured above (L-R) are Chu, Claremont Mayor Jed Leano and Rimmi Hundal, executive director of Tri City Mental Health discussing plans for a new 15-unit low-income housing project at the future site at 956 W. Base Line Road. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
The lead sponsors of the of the bipartisan Journalism Competition & Preservation Act (JCPA) announced progress on a critical bill for local news.
There’s no question that Saturday, August 20 was a historical day for Our Lady of the Assumption parish in Claremont. Their 75th Jubilee celebrated the March day in 1947 when Archbishop John J. Cantwell established OLA as a parish. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
Every week, Claremont Community Services Director Jeremy Swan takes a stroll around one of the city’s 20 public parks to ensure one thing: that their greenery hasn’t faded away.
Legend has it the idea to build a park in Claremont’s traditionally Hispanic Arbol Verde neighborhood was hammered out after one too many beers at the Midway Inn on Foothill Boulevard.
As the first day of school nears, soccer practice continues for the many club team all-stars of all ages. Some teams wait until 6 p.m. to start working, simply to […]