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Pilgrim Place’s new chief executive officer Leif Cameron hopes to deliver a breath of fresh air to residents of the Claremont retirement community. Cameron took over December 3 following the retirement of Ron Bolding, who had held the job since October 2019. Cameron became interested in the job after researching Pilgrim Place’s mission and values. “The whole peace, justice and care of Earth really kind of spoke to me,” he said. “They truly mean what they’re putting up. I think sometimes it gets watered down, values and mission statements, at other organizations, and this one is not that way at all.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
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 […]
Nonprofit theater group Inland Valley Repertory Theatre mounts “Curious George: The Golden Meatball” at Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, May 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 at cityofrc.us/vgcc. The musical follows Curious George and his friend, Man with the Yellow Hat, as they help Chef Pisghetti cook […]
Inland Pacific Ballet mounts “Cinderella” at the Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 27 and 28. Tickets are $28-$55 at cityofrc.us/news/cinderella or by calling (909) 477-2775. Go to ipballet.org/cinderella for discount info.
Meet and greet Susan Perry, Ph.D., author of “The Hidden Power of Aikido: Transcending Conflict and Cultivating Inner Peace,” during a free and open to the public event at the Claremont Forum Bookshop, 586 W. First St., Claremont, on Friday, May 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. Engage with Perry, an Aikido practitioner, learn the philosophy […]
The City of Claremont is asking for community feedback in order to develop a local roadway safety plan. The plan will identify traffic safety issues on streets, establish safety goals and determine priority locations for potential improvements. Based on Caltrans guidance, the local plan will establish a systemic approach for addressing transportation safety issues, construct […]
California Botanic Garden, at 1500 N. College Ave, Claremont, is offering moms free admission to the garden on Mother’s Day. The garden is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. A limited number of free tickets are available for reservation at calbg.org/event/mothers-day-free-admission. Follow the links at the reservation page to accommodate […]
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com Tuesday, April 9 Claremont Police Department officers responded to a 9:42 p.m. call for service regarding a woman allegedly trespassing at Lombardo Law Firm, 408 W. Foothill Blvd. When police arrived, they say they found the 46-year-old unhoused woman hiding inside a closet on the property. She was arrested for misdemeanor […]
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