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A boisterous, multi-generational crowd estimated between 3,000 and 3,500 lined the intersection of Indian Hill and Foothill boulevards March 28 for the third “No Kings” protest, many carrying signs, some banging drums, chanting and singing, and most all raising their voices. Saturday’s nationwide protest drew some 8 million people to more 3,300 cities throughout the country. Photo/by Jessie Cadenas
by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com Last Thursday, Claremont Police Chief Shelly Vander Veen announced she will retire from the department on November 10. At the chief’s recommendation, the city plans to promote from within the department, provided the Claremont City Council approves the hire, according to City Manager Adam Pirrie. The city intends to announce […]
Longtime Claremont resident and Native American elder Al Villanueva performs the Sacred Eagle Ceremony over the casket of veteran William Clark on Tuesday in Claremont.
Pitzer College announced in August that Don Gould had been elected chair of the school’s board of trustees.
Tina Wu Fredericks will discuss “Next Generation Challenges for Public Education” at the Democratic Club of Claremont’s October Luncheon this Friday, October 8, at noon. The talk is another in the club’s Gar Byrum Distinguished Speakers Series. Fredericks is a member of the Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education and a member of the […]
The yearly OLA Fiesta at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church has long been an event that brings friends and families together to enjoy a real fair and neighborhood carnival atmosphere. It’s been an event that people look forward to since 1947. Then the pandemic hit and the festival closed for obvious reasons. Now […]
During the first weekend of October, thousands of citizens across the country, including over 150 in Claremont, marched to raise awareness about the currently threats to women’s reproductive rights — specifically the new Texas abortion law which took effect in September.
With no exceptions for rape or incest, the new law in Texas prohibits abortions for women “after detection of an unborn child’s heartbeat” (which can be as early as the sixth week of pregnancy). The law also deputizes private citizens, allowing them to report and to sue those who violate S.B. Number 8.
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com For the past several weeks, chef Phil Lee has gotten up in the early morning hours at his Los Angeles home to make the 33-mile drive to Second Street in the Claremont Village. Each time he’s made the sometimes 45-minute trek, chef Lee, the founder and owner of Honeybird, has […]
by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com The COURIER interviewed Peaches, a smallish 13-year-old local dog, for a canine-eye-view of life. She gave us that and much more, with this telling blow-by-blow of a typical day. “I am not sure why COURIER is interested in my day, they are all the same,” said Peaches. “If you insist, […]
We all worked together at the Claremont COURIER—Genaro Molina, Patty Housen, Jonathan Nourok and I— 36 years ago.
Next Monday, October 11, Sustainable Claremont will host a virtual gathering for its annual gala celebration at 6:30 p.m. “Join us for an action-packed hour as we hear an inspirational talk from a special guest speaker, Monica Embrey, associate director with Sierra Club’s Beyond Dirty Fuels campaign,” an Eventbrite post read. Attendees will get a […]
Sundays in October are about to get a little jazzier, with jazz concerts being held at the college center from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Each Sunday, new bands will perform live at the Blue Fin patio at 665 East Foothill Boulevard. This coming Sunday, Exit 9 will perform. Next Sunday, October 10, Zaj will […]
At 7 p.m. on October 15 and 16, Ophelia’s Jump Productions will host Espíritu Flamenco, an evening of flamenco dance, song and food under the stars, according to their postcard flyer. The show will star flamenco artists Manuel Gutierrez, Vanessa Albalos, Marcela Aguayo and Andrés Vadin, along with vocalist Daniel Bustamante. Authentic paella will be […]
Oktoberfest is coming to the DoubleTree by Hilton in Claremont next Tuesday, October 5. Residents over 21 are invited to come and enjoy food and drinks at the multi-chamber mixer starting at 5 p.m. For more information on the event, contact the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont at (909) 626-2411. The hotel is located at 555 […]
On Thursday, Claremont Police Chief Shelly Vander Veen announced she will retire from the department on November 10. “In her many years with the Department, Chief Vander Veen has proven a dedication to the Claremont community and a commitment to ensuring the safety of all Claremont residents, students, businesses, and visitors,” police department officials said in a statement.
by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com Los Angeles County Department of Public health, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strongly recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to get pregnant, according to a news release Friday. Studies have shown the vaccine’s safety for women in any stage of […]
When Mayor Jennifer Stark arose on Tuesday September 14, she undoubtedly knew it would be a long day. But she had no idea just how long. That evening, the Claremont City Council was set to make a decision on the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and whether to tie its implementation to the Village South Specific Plan.
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