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As of early April 2026, U.S. gas prices continue to vary widely by region, with the national average for regular gasoline hovering at $4 per gallon. California remains the most expensive market, with statewide averages exceeding $5.50 per gallon, while many Southern and Midwestern states continue to see much lower prices. See our state by state comparison.
When Elliot Graham strode to the podium at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards show in London last month to accept his best editing trophy for his work on the latest James Bond film, “No Time to Die,” he carried with him both the scars and the strength he acquired while growing up in Claremont.
The total cash value of outgoing Claremont Unified School District Superintendent Jeff Wilson’s severance package will very likely exceed $300,000. The separation agreement includes a guaranteed cash settlement of $296,818, representing 12 months of salary, up to a year of health benefits worth up to $8,050, and a cash out of unused vacation time after Wilson’s final day on July 1.
Starting April 28, the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College will be the site of “Tumbling Rose,” one of the most ambitious presentations ever staged at the art museum.
With record sales for the Taste of Claremont this year, it was no surprise to see a legion of party-goers lined up when the doors opened at 5 p.m. Saturday evening. In fact, it was so busy members of the Rotary Club of Claremont barely could take a breath to keep the line moving. This […]
Billionaire and Claremont McKenna College graduate, George Roberts speaks during a recent commencement at the college. Claremont McKenna officials announced Friday that Roberts had donated $140 million to CMC for the construction of its east campus expansion. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Join Inter Valley Health Plan’s Friday Fitness course, held virtually every Friday at 10 a.m., to get some movement in.
The Claremont Unified School District Board of Education announced this week it intends to rehire Jim Elsasser as superintendant of Claremont’s public schools. Last month the board said it was not renewing its contract with Superintendant Jeff Wilson and was seeking a replacement. Elsasser left his CUSD job on January 1, 2021 to lead the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. If approved, his first day back in Claremont would be July 1. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Claremont High School’s senior pitcher Aiden Ross throws a fastball to Alta Loma junior batter Dominic Paris during the top of the third inning at CHS on Tuesday. Ross enjoyed not only a shutout 5-0 victory in which he pitched all seven innings, but he also got a run batted in as a hitter for the first time since recovering from a broken finger. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo
Chloe Haskin has found her calling. After completing her associate degree in nursing this June, the 28-year-old Citrus College student will transfer to Azusa Pacific University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the same field. Her ultimate goal is to earn a master’s degree and become a family nurse practitioner. “I believe I will be able to make a true difference in people’s lives,” she says.
The Claremont Forum library receives upwards of 300 letters weekly from inmates around the nation requesting books from the donation-based nonprofit, according to data recently compiled by Forum board member Rachel McDonnell.
Cher Ofstedahl, CEO of Trinity Youth Services and Children’s Foundation of America, has been recognized by Assemblyman Chris Holden as Claremont’s Woman of Distinction for 2022.
The 2022 Spring Celebration will be held on April 16, 2022, at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., between 9 and 11 a.m.
Last Thursday, the Claremont Police Commission sent a clear message that prostitution and other crimes centered around the motels in the south part of town will no longer be left to fester.
Cher Ofstedahl, center, CEO of Trinity Youth Services and Children’s Foundation of America, poses for a photo with some of the other women who work at Trinity. Ofstedahl has been recognized by Assemblyman Chris Holden as Claremont’s Woman of Distinction for 2022. Photo Trinity Youth Services
Jim Callahan, with Bill Stoner riding shotgun, leave the garage of Claremont Toyota is a somewhat rusty 1915 Ford Model T on Sunday during the first ever Claremont Community Emergency Response Team car show. Asked if he was nervous driving such a rusted car Callahan said on the contrary, part of the fun is the fear that the wheels might fall off. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo
An exhibition of works by Mrs. Ames curated by current Scripps junior and gallery intern Lucy Bloomtran, will run at Mount San Antonio Gardens from April 6 to May 25.
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