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The family of Diego Rios, who died last week following a use of force incident by Claremont Police Department officers, held a candlelight vigil Monday as they continue to seek answers in the 30-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident’s death. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Ann Ellis, one of just three readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the Bill Anderson Memorial sculpture at Joslyn Senior Center in Claremont. Ann is now entered into the year-end drawing for a one-year subscription to everyone’s favorite award-winning local newspaper, the Claremont Courier. So, “Where am I” this week? Email your answer, full name, and city of residence — and suggestions for future mystery photos — to contest@claremont-courier.com for your chance to win. Photo/by Nancy Treser-Osgood
The Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology was recently reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums. “We are incredibly proud to receive reaccreditation from AAM,” said Alf Director Andrew Farke in a statement. “This recognition affirms the quality of our programs, the care and significance of our fossil collections, and our commitment to education and scientific discovery. It is also a testament to the dedication of our staff and our vibrant community of student scientists.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Children’s Foundation of America’s recent charity golf classic raised $80,000 for children affected by trauma, abuse, and neglect. The funds will go toward providing academic scholarships for foster youth who have aged out of the system, and other needs such as letterman’s jackets and prom attire. The winner of this year’s helicopter ball drop was CFA Board Chair John Neiuber (pictured), who donated his $10,000 prize back to CFA. Photo/by Allen Altchech
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, recently released its 2026 free speech rankings of 257 American colleges measuring speech climates on their campuses, and while four of the five Claremont Colleges’ undergraduate institutions received an “F,” Claremont McKenna College was ranked number one in the nation. Photo/courtesy of CMC
In May, when I conceived the Courier’s First Amendment special edition, I envisioned a primer for our readers, sort of a guide to possible things to watch for. But things have changed. In the intervening months, the Trump administration has exceeded many of our most outrageous fears, delighting supporters and enraging critics along the way. Photo/by Mohadese, pexels.com
We are asking our readers to take a moment and complete our short poll focused on the First Amendment and free speech. This is an important opportunity to be heard in a safe medium on important issues that touches all Americans. Thank you.
From hand selecting the journalists allowed in the White House press pool to threatening to revoke the licenses of media organizations broadcasting unfavorable comments about the president, the opening months of Donald Trump’s second term have proved particularly impactful with respect to the First Amendment. Many have asserted our First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly are under attack. Courier file photo
Past presidents have restricted press freedoms during national crises. Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt acted in wartime. Trump, critics note, has offered no justification beyond personal dislike of criticism — a stance with broad implications for his political opponents and for democratic institutions. Photo/by Beth Fitzpatrick, pexels.com
Police have identified the man stabbed to death Friday in Claremont as 40-year-old Johan Pena of Pomona. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and LA County Medical Examiner’s made the announcement Tuesday. The September 26 stabbing at Motel 6, 840 S. Indian Hill Blvd., is still under investigation. Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Lieutenant Michael Modica said the suspect, who is wanted for felony murder, remains at large. Courier file photo
Nosotros and Claremont Heritage’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration took place last week at Padua Hills Theatre. The theme was “Tale of Two Cities,” and the evening featured live music from The Silvertone, dA Center for the Art’s mini mariachis, and dancers from Cielo Rojo Dance Company, pictured here. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Neither wind nor rain could keep the Claremont High School marching band from taking the field during Saturday’s Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association event, hosted by the Wolfpack. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau are investigating a Friday stabbing at Motel 6 in Claremont that left one man dead. The suspect remains at large. Claremont police responded to the motel at 840 S. Indian Hill Blvd. at 10:58 p.m. September 26 after a 911 call reporting a fight and stabbing. Arriving officers found a man with multiple stab wounds and began life-saving measures. He was then transported to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Courier file photo
by Andrew Alonzo | calendar@claremont-courier.com Friday, September 26 Tickets are $10-$25 for the Grand National Truck Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 26-27 at Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. The Cornucopia Baroque Ensemble performs a free 12:15 p.m. concert at Lyman Hall, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. Montclair Place’s pumpkin patch opens at […]
Claremont Unified School District’s Board of Education unanimously approved a 1% raise for teachers and other personnel on September 18, and voted to give retroactive 1% raises to upper management, including Superintendent Jim Elsasser, bringing his salary to $365,950. Pictured here are CUSD Board President Kathryn Dunn and Claremont Faculty Association president Brian D’Ambrosia-Donner as they ink the new collective bargaining agreement. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Los Jarritos, the long-time favorite neighborhood Mexican food restaurant of many Courier readers, has reopened in Claremont in the former Casa Mexicana space at 921 W. Foothill Blvd. The restaurant, which had been prematurely eulogized in the Courier prior to closing in May after 39 years on Garey Avenue in Pomona, had a packed soft opening at its new spot on Wednesday, with a grand opening Thursday. Courier photo/Mick Rhodes