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At 10 a.m. Friday, and in observance of Black History Month, The Gallery at Hillcrest opens “Acknowledgement of Influence,” works by Ganesha High School students depicting personally influential African Americans at 2705 Mountain View Dr., La Verne.
In 2022 the City of Claremont removed 827 trees — an estimated 353 due to the windstorm — and planted 348 new trees. In 2023 it planted 478 and removed 443, and from January to March 2024 planted 74 and removed 65. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
CUSD’s Board of Education voted unanimously at its August 1 meeting to approve the hiring of Desiree Reyes as assistant superintendent, business services at an annual salary of $221,379 through June 30, 2027. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Temperatures hovering near 100 degrees didn’t stop the light show just after sunset Monday at June Vail Park in Claremont. After a slight dip Thursday into the high 80s, highs will remain in the mid-90s through Sunday. A slight cooling trend is due to start next week. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
I’m not an adventurous or comfortable traveler, and that I lament. When I was younger, I dreamed of faraway travel. I never envisioned myself a jetsetter, but I certainly thought I would get out of California.
Congratulations to Marlene Morgan, who was chosen at random among the 20 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” as the whiteboard along the Thompson Creek Trail near East Pomello Drive, in Claremont.
On July 26 Tak Sato, president of STIIIZY, a Los Angeles-based cannabis brand, presented Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval with a check for $229,515 outside STIIIZY Pomona, 1605 W. Holt Ave. Funds will benefit local schools and parks within a half-mile radius of the store’s Pomona location.
The eighth Claremont Art Walk of 2024 is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 3. Here’s what’s happening:
A presentation for outgoing Claremont After-School Programs Board President Frank D’Emilio in observance of his nine years of service to the nonprofit took place during its board of directors potluck on July 24.
With local news and fact-based journalism at a crossroads during this election year, let’s start by putting to rest rumors about the Claremont Courier’s future: the Courier is not going anywhere, not going out of business, and not laying anyone off.
Few things in life go on forever. Time. The universe. CVS receipts. Parenting. That one’s endless too. The “hardest job you’ll ever love” is not for everyone, and that’s a good thing, because few jobs come with such massive responsibility, or have the potential to affect things so long after you’re gone, as this one.
The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Who, Prince — there are very few bands who have successfully pulled off the making of a concept album and an accompanying film. But with the recent release of “Free LSD” in theaters, the band OFF! joins these esteemed ranks. The film, written and directed by Claremont resident and OFF! member Dimitri Coats, screens at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 at the Laemmle Claremont 5 theater. Courier photo/Matt Weinberger
A trio of Sycamore Elementary School alumni combined their brain power last month to snag a mix of high honors in the junior division at the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo/by Rufus Cox
The Claremont Fastpitch 14-and-under All-Star team soared to remarkable heights this summer, securing a bid to the Western National Tournament in Lynwood, Washington for the first time in its history, and a state tournament appearance for the first time in about 15 years. A five-game losing streak in Washington provided a sobering conclusion for the 14U team, capping their 9-19 postseason run. Photo/courtesy of Nick Barbosa
Equipped with a smiley face sticker, 94 Claremont residents cast their votes Wednesday for which new playground they’d like to see built at Lewis Park. Option four by recreation equipment designers and manufacturers Kompan was the clear favorite with 76 sticker votes. Options one and two by Great Western Recreation garnered five and 11 votes, respectively, while Kompan’s other rendering, option three, received two votes. Image/courtesy of Kompan
Annabelle Delgado, 7, and her twin sister Alex from Claremont light up the night during the playing of Wizard of Oz, part of the Claremont Movies in the Park series. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger