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CLMA Board member Sandy Baldonado greets Randall and Janell Lewis at the Grand Opening of “Claremont Collects” in the newly enlarged Claremont Lewis Museum of Art on May 21, 2022. Photo by Sabra Marie
As mandatory water restrictions officially hit Claremont ratepayers this week, many are wondering what comes next as the drought worsens while the state of California continues to pressure cities to build more homes. COURIER photo/Matt Weinberger
Lela Ackerman assumed the position of secretary of the chamber just three years after the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which legally guaranteed women the right to vote, and at the time elevated women just one step above being called their husband’s or father’s property.
The sanctuary at St. Ambrose Church held a child’s elementary school chair representing “all those who are no longer with us,” especially the young victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Candles represented each victim of recent mass shootings. Photo by Susan Brunasso
The California News Publishers Association has awarded the Claremont COURIER 19 trophies in its 2021 statewide journalism contest, the most by far we have ever won in a single year. Longtime COURIER photographer and reporter Steven Felschundneff’s photo, “Rat’s experiment,” above, won two first place awards: in the statewide open feature photo category, and for weekly newspapers with a circulation under 4,300. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
With the huge tent still in place from the Pomona College graduation last week, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce entertained and thanked over 300 people on Saturday during its annual gala fundraising event. The setting at Marston Quad could not been nicer as guests enjoyed fine food from local restaurants, drink and music. Here are some of the sights from the historic event. COURIER photos/Peter Weinberger
The fifth Claremont Art Walk of 2022 will take place this Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Members of the audience stand as the National Anthem is played on Monday during Memorial Day services at Oak Park Cemetery. The traditional observation honoring the men and women who died while serving in the military, included the presentation of the colors by a Lutheran High School color guard, remarks from Mayor Jed Leano, and the playing of “Taps” by Claremont High School student William Emerson. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com Last week the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $532.6 million spending plan to combat homelessness countywide. Approximately 87% of the money, $466.75 million, will be Measure H funds from the quarter-cent sales tax passed by voters in 2017. The remaining $65.86 million will be funded by the […]
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com After 16 years as chief executive officer of AgingNext, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors age at home, Floy Biggs has announced that she will be departing for greener pastures. But it’s not as though she’s leaving the organization in disarray; after a monthslong application and interview process, her […]
Next Saturday my partner of 10 years and I will be married. Again. It will be the third time each of us has taken a whack at matrimony.
Ryan Seward knew who he was from a very young age. His father and brother were both musicians. Clearly, he would be one as well. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo
by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com The city has been on a quest recently to determine whether its citizens wish to relax Claremont’s regulations on cannabis. Beginning in March the city initiated a series of coordinated outreach efforts aimed at renewing its cannabis business policy. The city hired HdL Companies to conduct two virtual workshops and […]
Exercise has endless benefits, yet it can be hard to find the motivation or time. Join Inter Valley Health Plan’s Friday Fitness course virtually every Friday at 10 a.m.
Due to the strict water restrictions beginning June 1 the City of Claremont made the decision Wednesday to cancel the Fourth of July fireworks show. Seen here is last year’s show in Upland. COURIER photo Peter Weinberger
In honor of National Foster Care Month, Claremont-based nonprofit, the Children’s Foundation of America (CFA), held a ChariTea Fundraiser on Saturday, May 21 to raise funds for scholarships, transitional living, and specific needs of local foster youth. At the event, CFA presented donations to Purposely Chosen Inc., A Greater Hope Foundation, and McKinley Children’s Center. […]
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