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Though Tuesday’s jarring windstorm left its mark on Claremont in the form of downed trees, limbs, and some property damage, the city and the surrounding communities were clearly spared the worst. Violent wind gusts up to 90 mph drove fast-moving firestorms through several other Southern California communities, resulting in at least 11 deaths and more than 12,000 homes, businesses, and structures destroyed. Among those structures lost are national landmarks and regional treasures. Courier photo/Mick Rhodes

“I think we couldn’t just sit there and do nothing,” Herrera said, “and our hearts were very, very heavy so we felt very called to make an impact. We know a lot of people that know people that have been affected by it, and that’s what called us. We couldn’t just sit back and not do anything.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Donation drives to help residents affected by the fires in Los Angeles will take place through 5 p.m. Friday, January 10, and from 8:30 to noon Saturday, January 11 at PETCO, 915, W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Items accepted include water bottles, snacks and non-perishable goods, socks, underwear, blankets, dog and cat food, hygiene items, first aid kits, baby care products, gift cards, and backpacks. Photo/courtesy of Susan Brunasso

Christmas came early for Claremont resident Alexander Harris, 23, who recently got a much-needed piece of adaptive sports equipment to help him snow ski for many winters to come. Harris, a paraplegic, received grant money for poles and a “monoski,” a single ski with a wide base, adjustable springs, brakes, and a chair, which will allow him to continue his newfound passion. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

In what has become an annual event at Padua Hills Theatre, the Cielo Rojo Dance Company entertained an enthusiastic, packed house on December 12. The evening included traditional Mexican holiday dancing, a marketplace, food, gifts, music, and plenty of cheer in the courtyard throughout the evening. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

Pilgrim Place resident Donna Orange, who died last month at 80 after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle, was honored in a “ghost bike” ceremony Saturday at the site of the collision in Upland. Friends, family, and more than 70 cyclists attended the late morning memorial at the southwest corner of 16th Street and San Antonio Avenue, where Orange was gravely injured on November 12. She died from her injures November 16. The motorist remains at large. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Two new Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibits, “Home in Aztlán: The Garcia Collection of Chicanx Art,” and “One of Your Girls or Your Homies: Tan Jazz Mont,” are spotlighting the works of the Hispanic community through Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 200 W. First St., Claremont. The shows open Saturday, December 7, at a […]

Claremont Sunrise Rotary’s 17th annual Turkey Trot was a resounding success on Thanksgiving morning, with more than 1,000 runners in the 5K and hundreds in the children’s 1K. Vicente Huerta, 23, defended his title as 5K champion, at 15:35. His 2024, 11 seconds better than his winning time last year. Claremont’s Denise Chen captured first in the women’s 5K, at 19:09. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

At 6 p.m. Saturday, November 30, a free and open to the public closing ceremony will be held for “Mike Hill | Earth and Sky” at Claremont Heritage’s Ginger Elliott Exhibition Center, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Hill will no doubt be showered with compliments; and frankly, it’s about time. After decades of steady work as an acclaimed sculptor of wood, steel, and marble, as a painter, and a stained glass artist, Hill, 84, is having a moment. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Claremont Sunrise Rotary’s 17th annual Claremont Turkey Trot begins at 7:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, with the children’s 1K fun run, followed by the 5k run and walk at 8. Races will start in front of the Metrolink parking lot, 201 W. First St., and end near the Village.

Police responded to an altercation at Claremont High School Tuesday, resulting in a “soft lockdown” on campus following news of a student’s death in an early morning auto collision on Saturday, November 16. Police have not yet released the name of the deceased CHS student. Courier file photo

Pomona College received a joint letter last week from the American Civil Liberties Union, among others, asserting the school’s recent suspension of 10 students for the academic year due to their alleged participation in a October 7 protest at Carnegie Hall may have violated their rights, and that a lawsuit may be filed to challenge the decision. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

A fast-moving cold front blew through Southern California Thursday and early Friday bringing cool temperatures, a quarter inch of rain to Claremont and six inches of snow in the higher elevations of the Mt. Baldy area. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

(L-R) Last Name Brewing co-owner Karen McMillen, Claremont City Council member Jennifer Stark, Last Name co-owner Andy Dale, Mayor Pro Tem Corey Calaycay, and Mayor Sal Medina at Tuesday’s council meeting. Dale and McMillen were recognized for their contributions to Claremont. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo