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The Webb Schools’ commencement ceremonies took place June 1. Vivian Webb School’s 41st graduation on Faculty Field saw 52 young women receive diplomas.
Last month the Claremont City Council voted to reaffirm the critical water shortage facing the region. In response, the council enacted an urgency ordinance mandating each household in the city limit outdoor irrigation to one day per week and reduce overall water consumption by 20%. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
For those 21 and older, be sure your afternoon is clear on Saturday, June 11 as the 2022 Claremont Village Craft Beer Walk will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Claremont Education Foundation’s annual car raffle is in full swing, and the big day when one lucky ticket holder will win a new car is just around the corner.
Every Friday at 9 a.m., an art group meets on the Joslyn Center patio, 660 N. Mountain Ave.
CLMA Board member Sandy Baldonado greets Randall and Janell Lewis at the Grand Opening of “Claremont Collects” in the newly enlarged Claremont Lewis Museum of Art on May 21, 2022. Photo by Sabra Marie
As mandatory water restrictions officially hit Claremont ratepayers this week, many are wondering what comes next as the drought worsens while the state of California continues to pressure cities to build more homes. COURIER photo/Matt Weinberger
Lela Ackerman assumed the position of secretary of the chamber just three years after the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which legally guaranteed women the right to vote, and at the time elevated women just one step above being called their husband’s or father’s property.
The sanctuary at St. Ambrose Church held a child’s elementary school chair representing “all those who are no longer with us,” especially the young victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Candles represented each victim of recent mass shootings. Photo by Susan Brunasso
The California News Publishers Association has awarded the Claremont COURIER 19 trophies in its 2021 statewide journalism contest, the most by far we have ever won in a single year. Longtime COURIER photographer and reporter Steven Felschundneff’s photo, “Rat’s experiment,” above, won two first place awards: in the statewide open feature photo category, and for weekly newspapers with a circulation under 4,300. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
With the huge tent still in place from the Pomona College graduation last week, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce entertained and thanked over 300 people on Saturday during its annual gala fundraising event. The setting at Marston Quad could not been nicer as guests enjoyed fine food from local restaurants, drink and music. Here are some of the sights from the historic event. COURIER photos/Peter Weinberger
The fifth Claremont Art Walk of 2022 will take place this Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Members of the audience stand as the National Anthem is played on Monday during Memorial Day services at Oak Park Cemetery. The traditional observation honoring the men and women who died while serving in the military, included the presentation of the colors by a Lutheran High School color guard, remarks from Mayor Jed Leano, and the playing of “Taps” by Claremont High School student William Emerson. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com Last week the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $532.6 million spending plan to combat homelessness countywide. Approximately 87% of the money, $466.75 […]
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com After 16 years as chief executive officer of AgingNext, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors age at home, Floy Biggs has announced that she […]
Next Saturday my partner of 10 years and I will be married. Again. It will be the third time each of us has taken a whack at matrimony.
Ryan Seward knew who he was from a very young age. His father and brother were both musicians. Clearly, he would be one as well. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo