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Condit Elementary third grader Elizabeth Hayward knows what it’s like to go without. She and her two brothers were in foster care before being adopted in 2018 by Claremont resident Victoria Hayward and her family. And now with six years of stability under her belt, the 9-year-old has launched a toy drive to supply summer gifts to Claremont Unified School District students in foster care. “I was in foster care, and it was really hard,” Elizabeth said. “I just want them to know that they’ll have something to do and that they’re not alone.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont resident, John Schleis, had a problem. Returns were cutting into the profits of the big box store he managed and that, in turn, was cutting into his bonus. Frustratingly, many of the returns were perfectly good products that customers simply could not figure out how to assemble. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Following a lengthy debate, including one final opportunity for public comment, the Claremont City Council selected a new council district map on Tuesday, narrowly staying on schedule to meet a fast-approaching deadline for the 2022 election.
The City of Claremont and the Claremont Unified School District recognized students who participated and won honors in this year’s Making Change contest via Zoom Monday evening. Each winner was given a certificate by the city praising their hard work.
by Andrew Alonzo and Matt Weinberger | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com and mweinberger@claremont-courier.com On Wednesday afternoon, dozens of Keck Graduate Institute personnel and city officials gathered on the corner of Watson Drive to celebrate […]
After a pandemic hiatus, The Knights of Columbus’ Lenten Fish Fry is back and will take place at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 435 Berkeley Ave., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A fish fry plate begins at $10 for three pieces of fish and fries. Drinks will also be sold. Attendees will have the option of dining outdoors or carrying out their orders. Proceeds benefit the charities of the Knights of Columbus.
The Children’s Foundation of America (CFA) is fulfilling its mission to provide an opportunity for every person to help children heal, learn and thrive, while also providing a chance for […]
NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez will visit Harvey Mudd College on Wednesday, March 9 to share his life’s journey with students at an Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) event titled “Perseverance: a trait that takes you to new heights.” And did it ever for Hernandez.
Vivian Webb girls varsity soccer team celebrates their victory over Arrowhead Christian Academy, 3-2, on Saturday during the Division 5 CIF Southern California Regional finals at Faculty Field. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo
The City of Claremont has crafted a letter to Sacramento asking for a piece of the state’s recent budget surplus to fund the long anticipated, but elusive, extension of light rail service through our city ending in Montclair.
Our publisher, Peter Weinberger, sat down with Ryan Zimmerman on his podcast “The Claremont Life” to discuss local journalism in Claremont. In the episode, Peter talks about what it’s like […]
On Saturday at College Park, 489 youth baseball players received a ceremonial introduction including a parade in front of friends and family as part of opening day festivities for the 2022 Claremont Little League season.
The Joslyn Center’s war and existentialism book club meets on the first Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. March’s book of discussion is “The Stranger” by Albert Camus. Pre-registration is required by calling (909) 399-5488.
Last Friday at the gallery on the second floor of Hillcrest’s Meeting House, the retirement community held an art reception showcasing the works of 16 talented Ganesha High School students and their teacher, Kevin Tharpe.
The second Art Walk of 2022 will take place this Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Various artists will be showcasing their works across Claremont and its businesses, with a […]
Claremont police direct traffic while a tow truck crew clean the roadway following a traffic collision Thursday morning which closed the intersection of Arrow Highway and College Avenue. Three people were injured and transported to area hospitals.
The Claremont City Council is in the process of redrawing the city’s council districts to reflect demographic changes revealed by the recent U.S Census. The current council district map is seen at left, and one of the draft maps at right.