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“The cause of death is cardiopulmonary arrest due to effects of cocaine and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in the setting of prone physical restraint. The manner of death is homicide due to volitional human involvement regardless of the intent of any individuals’ actions.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
In her career, Nydia Armendia-Sánchez has lived a lot of lives. She has done visual merchandising and window dressing. She sold wedding dresses and corporate uniforms. For seven years she helmed her own handcrafted spice company (whose goods were sold at Rio de Ojas in the Village). With her debut children’s book being published in October, however, the Ontario native and Pitzer College grad has truly found her calling. Courier photo/Matt Weinberger
“Social media has become a swamp of misinformation, lies, and bullying, with little regard for accuracy. This entire issue began over government’s efforts to have social media companies remove posts that were clearly misinformation. This was especially true during the Covid pandemic and all the politically motivated ugliness that came with it. This may sound bad for journalism, but I don’t believe it is. The national harm from misinformation is enormous, and social media is a big part of the problem.”
Brett O’Connor, grand marshal for the City of Claremont’s 2024 Fourth of July Parade, is perhaps equally known for his 16 years as Claremont High School’s principal, above, and his 15 years of community service with the Rotary Club of Claremont.
by Andrew Alonzo | calendar@claremont-courier.com Friday, June 21 Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, 1798 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, hosts a 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross. Sign up at org. The American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, hosts 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. family […]
Following a 2023 survey that received some 800 responses, community workshops, and council meetings that helped shape the council’s 2024-2026 priorities and objectives, Claremont City Council last week unanimously approved the city’s 2024-2026 operating and capital improvement program budget. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“Sometimes I look up and another day has gone by and all I’ve done is work. ‘Grinding,’ is what they call this glorification of overwork, as if there’s nobility in it. It’s a myth, a scam. We’re all gonna die. Some of us will no doubt check out early because we ignored our health in favor of chasing material wealth, power, or status. I’ve been with people in their final moments, and nobody’s yearning for more money or a bigger house. They all just want more time.”
by Tara Neemuchwala The debate over equity and inclusion is at the forefront in many school districts across the nation. So, how is Claremont Unified School District addressing these issues? With the work of its Equity Advisory Council, CUSD is receiving valuable public input to better serve the community. The EAC is a citizen-led body […]
Claremont Little Leaguer Addie Smith was one of just 96 girls from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico invited to Little League International’s inaugural Maria Pepe Legacy Series June 7-9 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Ben Castro, who was chosen at random among the 17 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” photo as the majestic rooster atop Donahoo’s Chicken, everyone’s favorite local fried chicken mecca on Garey Avenue in Pomona. So “Where Am I” this week? Courier photo/Tom Smith
by Steve Harrison Change comes, invited or not; aging forces our familiarity. Steve Lopez, in a recent LA Times column, suggests aging is all about managing decline. Some people are lucky and their decline is minimal, but the strongest, most fit among us have to acknowledge a certain loss, a certain change that comes with […]
The Claremont Village Marketing Group’s 2024 Craft Beer Walk begins at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 22. The event runs through 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include 12 stops, a commemorative glass, and a map. Designated driver tickets are $25. Visit claremontvillage.com for tickets or more info. Courier file photo
More than 500 students from Claremont and San Antonio high schools and Claremont Adult School strode proudly across the stage on the CHS football field Thursday evening during Claremont Unified School District’s class of 2024 commencement ceremony, including Alaina Fionn Manalad Ulgado, pictured celebrating after receiving her Claremont High School diploma. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“Aging has made a few things clear. The most useful realization has been the past is gone, the future is unwritten (thanks, Joe Strummer), and all we truly have is now. I strive to keep this front of mind these days. I don’t always succeed; I get trapped in the twin loops of life bustle and replaying past mistakes and lose it in the disorienting fog of everyday struggle. Ruminating on my failures is a self-defeating dead end. Work, politics, striving for approval, these things are not who I am. Being present in the moment and fully engaged with my family and actual life, that’s where it’s at. That’s the sweet spot.”
Tickets for the City of Claremont’s Fourth of July fireworks show, $10 for ages 4 and older, are on sale now at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd.; city hall, 207 Harvard Ave.; and Vons, 550 E. Base Line Rd.
Well, for the second week running, not one reader correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” photo. We at the Courier hear you loud and clear: “Stop with the obscurities!” For the record, last week’s mystery photo was Douglas O. McGoon III’s 2003 untitled fountain sculpture right outside our lovely new offices at the Garner House in Memorial Park, Claremont.