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The ranch, often referred to as the California ranch, the American ranch, or as the rambler, is quintessential 20th century American architecture.
Congratulations to Larry Hoffman, who was chosen at random among the 36 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” as the 1958 Ralph B. Larkin Memorial Sundial in front of the Joslyn Center and Mr. Larkin’s namesake public park at Mountain and Harrison avenues in Claremont. Larry is now entered into the year-end […]
Fridays cap the week’s learning for Project Think students, children between pre-kindergarten and eighth grade enrolled in the summer enrichment camp at Pitzer College, as they finish up their projects and interact with a mystery animal. On July 19, students were introduced to 19-year-old alpaca, Magic. Pictured here is Simon Baker, 11, as he emotes during a Project Think drama class. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“It seems the historic building at 129 Harvard Avenue, formerly home to the Press, will remain vacant for the time being. Plans for the prime Village spot, which barring obstacles will be the 11th location of the Finney’s Crafthouse chain, have been approved by the city, and if all goes smoothy, Finney’s could be open early next year. I for one think Finney’s will work pretty well in the Village. The prices aren’t crazy, the menu is diverse, and the food’s pretty good. I’m rooting for Finney’s to add some mid-priced excitement to the Village’s crowded restaurant scene.”
Claremont Little League’s previously red hot 12U All-Star team proved mortal after all, narrowly falling to tough competition at the Southern California State Little League Tournament. The section three champion Claremont team began the tournament with a convincing 13-7 win over section five champs La Mirada, extending their unbeaten postseason streak to 7-0. But on Sunday they faced Sweetwater Valley, who handed them a 6-4 loss. Their season ended Tuesday with a narrow 6-5 loss to Eastvale. CLL finished their postseason with a 7-2 record. Photo/courtesy of CLL
The Claremont City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to allocate $41,250 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to continue supporting the Go San Gabriel Valley E-Bike subsidy program. The motion authorized City Manager Adam Pirrie to amend the city’s agreement with GoSGV and allocate ARPA funding to continue the program through the end of December. The move will allow 45 waitlisted people to get their hands on an e-bike, bringing the total number of program participants to 165. Photo/courtesy of gosgv.com
As of noon Wednesday, which was the latest available update at press time, the Fork Fire had burned 301 acres in the east fork of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument section of Angeles National Forest above Azusa, and was 70% contained. Firefighters from Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Cal Fire, and Ventura County Fire have been working on the blaze, with support from the California Highway Patrol, and LA County Sheriff’s Department. Photo/courtesy of Angeles National Forest
Few expected stocks to repeat their stellar 2023 performance in 2024, but markets are doing just that and at their current rate could even eclipse last year’s run. While the pace of the rise moderated in the second quarter, the leading global stock benchmark added about 3% in the second quarter, taking its year-to-date gain to nearly 12%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 U.S. large cap index did better still as a handful of tech giants fueled a 4.3% second quarter rise, bringing the year-to-date return to a heady 15.3%. Since the 2022 financial markets debacle, the S&P 500 is up a remarkable 45.6%.
I hope you all saw “Widow Clicquot,” which was showing recently at our beloved Laemmle Claremont 5 theater. It is a compelling story of an 18th century innovator who took over her husband’s Champagne business, finally becoming one of France’s first celebrated female entrepreneurs. This leads me to today, as I’m excited to delve into a topic on my mind: girl bosses!
Soon, all California high school students will learn about college grants and loans, how tax rates work, the benefits of insurance and how interest high rates can blow your budget when you miss a payment on a credit card.
On July 15, 19 current and/or former Claremont Colleges students were due to be arraigned in Pomona Superior Court after the LA District Attorney’s Office filed misdemeanor trespassing charges against them stemming from their April 5 protest occupation of Pomona College President Gabrielle Starr’s office. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
This image by reader Lawrence Castorena was taken about 6:45 a.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of Lafayette Road in Claremont. This week’s forecast calls for more of the same, with temperatures in the mid-90s through Friday, but letting up a bit beginning Saturday, when they will — allegedly — drop into the high 80s.
As of 8:48 p.m. Friday more than 200 firefighters, including several helicopters and air tankers, were working to contain the Fork Fire, which has burned 250 acres in the east fork of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument section of Angeles National Forest above Azusa, according to Angeles National Forest Public Affairs Officer Dana Dierkes. The first reports of the fire near East Fork Road, which leads from Highway 39 on the Azusa side to Glendora Mountain Road, came in at 3:21 p.m. Friday. It is now burning toward the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. Photo/courtesy of ALERT California
“I am thrilled to report the Claremont Courier picked up 12 California Journalism Awards this past Saturday. The ceremony at the Universal Sheraton Hotel honored the best of California journalism from 2023 and included nearly 3,000 entries from across the state. Though we didn’t win any first place awards this year (following a Courier record 19 wins — including five first place awards — for 2021, and nine more with three firsts in 2022), that the Courier, with our tiny staff and modest circulation, was among the finalists in 12 categories, was remarkable.”