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The Democratic Club of Claremont hosted a June 2 meet and greet fundraiser for four candidates running in the November 5 general election, including incumbent U.S. Representative Judy Chu; John Harabedian, California’s 41st Assembly District; Claremont City Council candidate Rachel Forester; and Cheryl Fiello, who is vying for the Claremont Unified School District Board of Education. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Three years ago, owner of the kennel Papa Bear Bullies, Miguel Lopez made the 300-mile trek down the 10 Freeway from Los Angeles to Phoenix for a dog event hosted at The Pitbull Store, an Arizona-based dog supply and event store.
by Ann-Marie Torres Pressing up to the net, Diana O’Brien hustles a quick return and sends her opponents scrambling. She throttles a neon, green ball with a fiery snap of […]
The City of Claremont has released its assessment of the financial toll from the January 21 windstorm and will pay the bill using its emergency reserves.
Attendees at the Claremont City Council meeting recite the Pledge of Allegiance on Tuesday in the Claremont Village. The council voted unanimously to extend the COVID era temporary outdoor dining program until early 2023. The meeting was just the second time that the council met in person since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
When Elliot Graham strode to the podium at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards show in London last month to accept his best editing trophy for his work on the latest James Bond film, “No Time to Die,” he carried with him both the scars and the strength he acquired while growing up in Claremont.
The total cash value of outgoing Claremont Unified School District Superintendent Jeff Wilson’s severance package will very likely exceed $300,000. The separation agreement includes a guaranteed cash settlement of $296,818, representing 12 months of salary, up to a year of health benefits worth up to $8,050, and a cash out of unused vacation time after Wilson’s final day on July 1.
Starting April 28, the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College will be the site of “Tumbling Rose,” one of the most ambitious presentations ever staged at the art museum.
With record sales for the Taste of Claremont this year, it was no surprise to see a legion of party-goers lined up when the doors opened at 5 p.m. Saturday […]
Billionaire and Claremont McKenna College graduate, George Roberts speaks during a recent commencement at the college. Claremont McKenna officials announced Friday that Roberts had donated $140 million to CMC for the construction of its east campus expansion. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Join Inter Valley Health Plan’s Friday Fitness course, held virtually every Friday at 10 a.m., to get some movement in.
The Claremont Unified School District Board of Education announced this week it intends to rehire Jim Elsasser as superintendant of Claremont’s public schools. Last month the board said it was not renewing its contract with Superintendant Jeff Wilson and was seeking a replacement. Elsasser left his CUSD job on January 1, 2021 to lead the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. If approved, his first day back in Claremont would be July 1. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Claremont High School’s senior pitcher Aiden Ross throws a fastball to Alta Loma junior batter Dominic Paris during the top of the third inning at CHS on Tuesday. Ross enjoyed not only a shutout 5-0 victory in which he pitched all seven innings, but he also got a run batted in as a hitter for the first time since recovering from a broken finger. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo
Chloe Haskin has found her calling. After completing her associate degree in nursing this June, the 28-year-old Citrus College student will transfer to Azusa Pacific University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the same field. Her ultimate goal is to earn a master’s degree and become a family nurse practitioner. “I believe I will be able to make a true difference in people’s lives,” she says.
The Claremont Forum library receives upwards of 300 letters weekly from inmates around the nation requesting books from the donation-based nonprofit, according to data recently compiled by Forum board member Rachel McDonnell.
Cher Ofstedahl, CEO of Trinity Youth Services and Children’s Foundation of America, has been recognized by Assemblyman Chris Holden as Claremont’s Woman of Distinction for 2022.
The 2022 Spring Celebration will be held on April 16, 2022, at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., between 9 and 11 a.m.