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Claremont’s Fourth of July parade has a new kind of grand marshal this year.
Bess Garner played a role in the political life of the city, specifically where it involved youth. She served as an officer and president of the Claremont Grammar School (now Sycamore Elementary School) PTA, and was elected to the school board for eight years, serving as president during her tenure. Herman Garner served as the president of the Padua Hills Company, which had developed from an effort to save the foothills for community use. The Padua Hills Theatre became the community center of the little enclave at Padua Hills. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Ten years after Claremont lost its eminent domain battle against Golden State Water Company, the decision continues to affect residents, city finances, local politics, and the broader debate over who should control the community’s most essential resource.
Claremont’s annual Memorial Day service begins at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25 at Oak Park Cemetery, 410 Sycamore Ave.
Congratulations to Susan Velastegui, one of 10 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the carriage hitching stone located at 807 College Ave., Claremont. Susan 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 […]
Tickets are $125-$150 at claremontheritage.org for “Claremont Gold,” Claremont Heritage’s 4 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31 awards gala and fundraiser at Padua Hills Theatre, 4467 Padua Ave.
Pandemonium erupted some 80 miles west of Claremont May 16 as Isla Bulmer crossed the finish line at 10:32.93 in the 3,200, good for second place at the CIF-Southern Section Track and Field Finals at Moorpark High and clinching the team’s first ever CIF-SS Division 2 title.
Those hoping to get a word in at Claremont’s Fourth of July T. Willard Hunter speakers corner have until June 4 to register at claremontca.gov/4th-of-July, select “T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner.”
The deadline for the public to weigh in on Village Partners’ revised proposal for the Village South development has been extended from May 22 to July 20.
What’s happening Claremont? by Andrew Alonzo | calendar@claremont-courier.com Friday, May 22 Photographers are invited to submit a photo for California Botanic Garden’s spring photo contest through June 15 via email to photocontest@calbg.org. Entries must include the subject line “Spring Photo Contest 2026,” name, phone number, photo description, and date. The Los Angeles County Fair […]
The City of Trees was humming last weekend as the Claremont Colleges welcomed families and loved ones from around the world for commencement ceremonies. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, pictured here, was Claremont McKenna College’s co-keynote speaker at the school’s May 16 event. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“Part joyful punk rock travelogue, part later-in-life love story, Bill Sassenberger’s second book, ‘Wanderlust And Welcome Mats: The Broccoli Chronicles,’ is ultimately a celebration of art, family — chosen and otherwise — and a practical thirst for adventure that blossoms as he journeys through the U.S., Canada, and Europe on a decidedly DIY book tour.”
Businesses, nonprofits, families, and individuals are invited to register for a space in Claremont’s annual Fourth of July parade by submitting an application.
Two Claremont High School students were among the winners at the 17th annual Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition May 9 at the Hilton Hotel in Arcadia.
“As the years stack up and I am ever more grateful for my many blessings, there is increasing meaning to be found in relationships that have stood the test of time, distance, and trauma. Life has become more precious, and these moments that may have passed without acknowledgement in my younger days — like Monday night with Collin at Dodger Stadium — are deeply cherished. I think they call it being “in the moment,” and I’m on the hunt for as many moments as I can find while I’m still in the game.”
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the fabled highway, forever commemorated in songs, novels, TV, travelogues, and our memories. Route 66 will be celebrated in a number of ways in Claremont. The city will dedicate a Route 66 centennial commission monument sign in June and install new Route 66 signage and pavement markings. Claremont Cars and Coffee and Claremont Heritage will host a special Route 66 Revisited car show on June 20. In the fall, Claremont Heritage will open a Route 66 exhibition, and the Kiwanis Club will host its Route 66 party at the DoubleTree on September 25. Photo/courtesy of Claremont Heritage
An early rendering of the proposed Village South development illustrates the walkable, mixed-use vision supporters say is at risk under the developer’s revised proposal. Image/courtesy of City of Claremont
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