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DBZ Books ‘N’ Records celebrated its grand opening last week with a ribbon cutting and free concert at the former YMCA building, recently refurbished and rebranded as The Union in Pomona. Plans for the new location came about shortly after owner Dilver Lizama toured the architecturally significant 1922 YMCA structure. “We thought, ‘Oh my God, this is a beautiful building,’” Lizama said. “There’s so much going on here. We could definitely bring a little bit of DBZ into Pomona. It felt like the right place, right moment.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Nancy Mintie, one of just three readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a mural at Uncommon Good, 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, which was painted by … Nancy Mintie! “I’m delighted to identify this week’s ‘Where am I?’ photo because it was I who painted it years ago,” she wrote. “It is part of the little mural adorning Uncommon Good’s cooler where the produce grown from the organization’s community gardens is kept, and from where this food is distributed to the hungry. Thank you for choosing this image for this week’s contest!” Nancy is now entered into the year-end drawing for a one-year subscription to everyone’s favorite award-winning local newspaper, the Claremont Courier. So, “Where am I” this week? Email your answer, full name, and city of residence — and suggestions for future mystery photos — to contest@claremont-courier.com for your chance to win. Courier photo/Tom Smith
“If you love trains, you understand the big difference between knowing a train is due soon and actually seeing the massive engine rounding the bend. For months or even years, artificial intelligence experts have told us to prepare for the arrival of an AI that builds ever more powerful versions of itself. Well, now it’s in sight, horn blaring and ground shaking.”
Webb girls soccer team captain Kate Cook, right, looks on Tuesday as visiting Francisco Bravo High School players begin to celebrate their 2-1 first-round win over the Gauls in the CIF-State Division 5 tournament. Webb finshed the season 20-2-1 and won the Academy League and CIF SS titles. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Pomona College hosted a “coffee talk” session February 27 to update staff and students on next steps as it prepares for a final decision on the proposed acquisition of Claremont Graduate University, which may come as soon as May. Photos/courtesy of Wikimediacommons
Artist Kendall Johnson has had a lot to think about over the past decade. But the subject matter to which the 81-year-old returns most often remains constant: Johnson’s Pasture. The 186-acre plot of land, now part of Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, belonged to his family until about 1956. Johnson will return to it at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, when his exhibit, “Johnson’s Pasture: Returning to Listen,” opens at Claremont Heritage’s Ginger Elliott Gallery. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Victorville resident Steve Miramontes recently found an extremely rare Shohei Ohtani 75th anniversary edition Topps baseball card at a “rip night” event at Legends’ Attic in Claremont. Experts estimate its value at about $1 million. “Honestly I mean, it’s life changing though for real,” Miramontes said. “Like every everything is coming full circle … I’ve got a third baby on the way.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
A symphony of family chatter, player enthusiasm, and cracking bats signaled the return of Claremont Fastpitch softball season February 28 at La Puerta Sports Park. The organization’s opening day included Ava Miano of the 10-and-under Sharks delivering “The Star-Spangled Banner,” announcements of CFP’s board, raffle winners, a team parade, and scavenger hunt. Gentry Robertson, coach […]
Pictured here are the final moments of the blood moon total lunar eclipse just before sunrise Tuesday, with the moon slipping toward the western horizon at 6:08 a.m. At 3:04 a.m., the moon hung high in the sky, glowing a deep red at peak totality. As dawn approached, the color gradually softened before fading with the rising sun, marking the end of the eclipse. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont Courier event calendar: February 27 – March 7, 2026
Tickets for the Ontario Tower Buzzers’ inaugural 2026 season are on sale at towerbuzzers.com.
Ophelia’s Jump Productions kicks off its 2026 season with an 8 p.m. Friday, March 6 performance of “In The Green,” directed by Beatrice Casagran, at 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite I, Upland.
“After more than four years, the day has arrived: Larkin Place, the much debated 32-unit permanent supportive housing facility for formerly homeless people with special needs is complete. On March 11 Larkin Place’s owner Jamboree Housing will host an invite only grand opening for mucky-mucks from the state, county, city, and supportive housing community and cut the ribbon at 731 Harrison Ave.”
Claremont Unified School District is exploring the possibility of asking voters to approve a new facilities bond as part of the November 3 election. If Claremont voters approve it, the potential new bond it would go into effect after the $48.9 million Measure Y bond, which voters approved in 2000, is retired in 2029. CUSD Superintendent Jim Elsasser is pictured here at the February 19 Board of Education meeting. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Lawyers for the family of Diego Rios, who died last November following a traffic stop by Claremont police Benjamin Alba and Joshua Orona, have filed a liability claims complaint with the City of Claremont and called on Los Angeles County’s District Attorney to file criminal complaint charges against the pair. Pictured here are supporters wearing T-shirts bearing Rios’ image at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Cheryl Fiello, one of five readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a mural at Mountain View Elementary School in Claremont by artist Xiucoatl Mejia. Cheryl is now entered into the year-end drawing for a one-year subscription to everyone’s favorite award-winning local newspaper, the Claremont Courier. So, “Where am I” this week? Email your answer, full name, and city of residence — and suggestions for future mystery photos — to contest@claremont-courier.com for your chance to win. Courier photo/Tom Smith
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