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New local band The Disassociation’s debut record, “Losing is a Luxury,” was released March 21, and their first live show is Saturday, April 25 at the Folk Music Center. Pictured (back row, L-R) are band members Mark Givens, Jonathan Lethem, Sam Sousa, Dennis Callaci, Allen Callaci, (front row, L-R) Chris Jones, Amy Maloof, and Daniel Brodo. Photo/by Am Nicoletta
When winds in excess of 70 mph whipped through Claremont the evening of January 21, they uprooted hundreds of trees and left the city shaken, its streets awash in massive, mature trees, limbs and other debris. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo
Earlier this month, the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College announced its first ever summer film series. Films will be shown on select Thursdays of the month beginning at 8:30 p.m. and galleries will stay open until 10 p.m. during movie nights. Residents are invited to bring blankets, chairs and snacks to watch some […]
It really wasn’t perfectly clear Tuesday night, and there was smoke in the air from the fire near Wrightwood, but with a Starwberry Supermoon this bright, it did peak over the Claremont horizon just after sunset past 8 p.m.. NASA says a supermoon appears about 17% bigger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of […]
Minnie Lomeli, a local parent and anti-gun violence advocate, holds up her sign reading, “Don’t wait until it’s your child.” on Saturday during a March for Our Life protest in Claremont. Around 30 protestors from around the Inland Empire occupied the four corners of Indian Hill and Foothill boulevards to advocate for gun reform and an end to senseless gun violence. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo
It seems like Claremont native Amanda Andrade-Rhoades was always destined to be a reporter. And after years of perseverance in the field, the 28-year-old freelance photojournalist recently became a Pulitzer Prize winner thanks to her contribution in the Washington Post’s coverage of the January 2021 insurrection. Photo by Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/For The Washington Post
by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com There remains a fair amount of confusion about the mandatory water restrictions imposed following the city’s declaration of a level two water supply shortage. To reduce demand and forestall greater restrictions, as of June 1, outdoor watering of landscaping is limited to once per week for just eight minutes per […]
Friday 6/10 Every Friday at 9 a.m., an art group meets on the Joslyn Center patio, 660 N. Mountain Ave. The free group session is open to all levels of artists, who are invited to bring their current works in-progress or start new ones. Attendees must wear masks while indoors. For more information, contact the […]
Claremont High School junior Benjamin Schulz took a four-hour trip with his parents down to Buchanan High School to race in the CIF State Championships for the boys track and field 400-meter dash. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo
by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com Tri-City Mental Health searched far and wide for its next executive director, yet in the end, found one close to home by promoting Rimmi Hundal to the top administrative post. Hundal worked for nearly 14 years as the Mental Health Services Act director, overseeing the chief source of funding for […]
Congresswomen Judy Chu was honored with the National Juanita Chavez Award on June 2nd in Claremont for her exemplary commitment and leadership to strengthen families of diverse backgrounds. Thanks to the congresswomen, the nonprofit was granted $1,000,000 from the state to further continue their mission of empowering parents, children and communities. Congratulations Judy! COURIER photo/Matt […]
You would think it would be easy for the Heritage board members to get ready for a group photo at their gala on Saturday…well, maybe not. Check out our photos from the festive event. COURIER photos/Peter Weinberger
After cancelations in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upland Lemon Festival returns for the 2021 year. The festival, said to be the city’s largest event which attracts over 60,000 people annually, will kick off at 3 p.m. on June 10. The event will be open at 10 a.m. on June 11 […]
Last month the Claremont City Council voted to reaffirm the critical water shortage facing the region. In response, the council enacted an urgency ordinance mandating each household in the city limit outdoor irrigation to one day per week and reduce overall water consumption by 20%. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
For those 21 and older, be sure your afternoon is clear on Saturday, June 11 as the 2022 Claremont Village Craft Beer Walk will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Claremont Education Foundation’s annual car raffle is in full swing, and the big day when one lucky ticket holder will win a new car is just around the corner.
Every Friday at 9 a.m., an art group meets on the Joslyn Center patio, 660 N. Mountain Ave.
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