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A group of Claremont High School alumni, calling themselves “Alum Chums,” have come together to help ensure CHS students can take advantage of valuable enrichment opportunities. In partnership with Claremont Educational Foundation, the group has created an endowed fund that will provide financial need-based assistance to CHS students who wish to attend arts related programs […]

Children’s Foundation of America’s third annual ChariTea fundraiser takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Granite Creek Gardens, 1580 N. Claremont Blvd., Claremont. The Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party, presented by Claremont Lincoln University, includes photo opportunities, a silent auction, and complimentary gift bags. Tickets are $75. Table reservations are $576. […]

Claremont Heritage’s annual awards gala, Preservation Celebration, featuring guest emcee Charles Phoenix, takes place Friday, May 17 at Padua Hills Theatre, 4467 Padua Ave., Claremont. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 p.m., dinner and the awards program at 6:30. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, special guest emcee and auctioneer Charles Phoenix, recognition of […]

The Claremont Senior Program hosted its annual volunteer recognition event on April 24, honoring the following: Anthesis was awarded the Blaisdell Site Award; Jennifer Moskal and Deborah Robinson the Joslyn Site Award; Larry Maass the Los Angeles County Older American Award; Don Pattison the Josephine Smith Award; the Tierra del Sol Foundation the Extra Mile, […]

Mother’s Day Mom is free on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 at California Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. The garden is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free tickets for mom are available at calbg.org/event/mothers-day-free-admission. Follow the links at the reservation page to accommodate other family members, $10 for adults, $6 for […]

by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com Monday, April 29 At 9:47 a.m., Claremont Police Department officers responded to the Metrolink parking lot in the 200 block of W. First Street regarding an encampment. Upon arrival, officers questioned Manuel Gonzales, 41, of Fontana, and Pomona resident Sierra Perry, 38. A records check of Gonzales revealed he had […]

Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band hosts “Music Under the Stars,” a free and open to the public 7:30 p.m. concert on Monday, May 13 at the Ontario Town Square band shell at the corner of north Euclid Avenue and C Street. The concert highlights the works of film composers John Williams and Henry Mancini. Attendees […]

Ontario Museum of History and Art’s annual Culture Fest, a free and public celebration of Chicanx culture, takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at 225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario. The event includes art installations, hands-on crafts, live entertainment, a classic car show, and food and beverages. More info is at ontariomuseum.org/culturefest.

By the Village Mouse It’s springtime in the Claremont Village, and everything is beautiful and bountiful. California poppies are popping up all over, and our enthusiasm also rises. New businesses are opening up — Whiskey Loves Basil, Insomnia Cookies — and we are full of vim and vigor as we witness new life in ourselves […]

On Wednesday, Claremont’s Pooch Park, 100 S. College Ave., reopened for community use following bi-annual turf maintenance in April. The city reminds park users to bring their own dog waste bags for cleanup as they are not available at Pooch Park, Rancho San Jose Park, Thompson Creek Trail, Padua Avenue Park, or Claremont Hills Wilderness […]

A memorial service for Claire K. McDonald, who died December 20, 2023, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 at Claremont Presbyterian Church, 1111 N. Mountain Ave., with a reception to follow. All are welcome.

Many thanks to Pomona College Dear editor: Many thanks to Pomona College President Gabrielle Starr for calling in police to calm the chaos brought about by masked students invading Alexander Hall and refusing to leave in a peaceful manner after many, many requests.  The courage that President Starr exhibited has set the stage for other […]

Tuesday, April 16 The Claremont Police Department, part of the Los Angeles County Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, received a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tip recently regarding a 27-year-old Claremont man who was allegedly downloading child pornography. Police obtained a search warrant for all of his digital devices, and a subsequent investigation […]

The Claremont Police Department will oversee a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city starting at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, to 2 a.m. the following day. Drivers will be stopped to ensure they are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are wearing their seatbelts, and possess valid driver licenses. Funding […]

Claremont’s 2024 summer brochure, which lists activities, classes, and offerings this summer, was recently released by Claremont’s Human Services Department. Register for classes online at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/claremontrecreation or click “Activity Search” near the bottom of ci.claremont.ca.us/government/departments-divisions/human-services/recreation-classes-activities. Questions? Call (909) 399-5490.

Representative Judy Chu of California’s 28th Congressional District recently announced the winners of the 15th annual artistic discovery competition. Winners are selected by a committee of judges that consider style, technique, originality, and creativity. Tiffany To of Mark Keppel High School earned top honors for her work, “Year of the Rabbit 2023,” which honors the memory […]