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The Claremont City Council unanimously ratified its operating and capital improvement program budgets for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 on Tuesday. The city’s incoming funds are estimated at $68.5 million in 2026-27 and $70.5 million in 2027-28, with expenditures at $74.1 million and $73.5 million. Graphic/courtesy of City of Claremont
“My Facebook account was hacked last week. It felt like I’d been digitally burglarized, a strange reaction coming from a vocal critic of what social media is doing to us, how its poisoned our discourse and made us into reactionary outrage monkeys.”
The Claremont City Council weighed in on key decisions regarding renters on Tuesday, including approving continued funding of a temporary housing stabilization and relocation program, and the rejection a motion to establish a rental registry. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Griffith Park was filled with energetic Claremont Unified School District students Monday as Claremont After-School Programs and Play It Forward volunteers from Claremont High School hosted soccer and basketball workshops.
A free and open to the public performance of “Turtle Island/Abya Yala: Indigenous Lands” takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 22 at Scripps College’s Garrison Theater, 231 E. 10th St., Claremont.
Former President Joe Biden named Cal Poly Pomona chemistry Professor Sabine Eileen Stieber as one of 25 recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on January 13.
Ontario International Airport recently announced service with Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines will begin June 2. The roughly 12-hour flights will depart from terminal 4 at 11:10 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
“Making Computer Science” is on view at the Sprague Gallery at Shanahan Center, 320 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, through February 23.
“The wildfire victims did not just lose a house; they lost a home. They also lost the embodiment of all that word includes: a place of refuge, a place where memories are created, a place where one belongs, a place where one is comfortable, a place of safety, a place where there are those they love.” Photo/by Sonja Stump
Congratulations to Ben Castro, one of 15 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as “Four Loops,” Carol Bove’s 2019 sculpture located near the Frank W. Heggblade Center and Collins Dining Hall on the Claremont McKenna College campus. So, “Where am I” this week? Email your answer, full name, and city of residence — and suggestions for future mystery photos — to contest@claremont-courier.com for your chance to win. Courier photo/Tom Smith
It’s safe to say no one would have batted an eye if the Claremont High School girls varsity basketball team struggled to retain its dominance this season. But the Wolfpack found a new gear, winning its third consecutive Palomares League title and finishing 9-1 in league, 19-7 overall. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Workers from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power paint by hand the massive support structures at Padua Park on Saturday, February 8. Photo/by Lawrence Castorena
A day after President Donald Trump claimed the United States would “own” Gaza and develop it into “Riviera of the Middle East,” more than 30 people demonstrated against the plan on the corners of Foothill and Indian Hill boulevards on February 5. Photo/by Julie Steinbach
“Our democracy is clearly at an inflection point. It’s time to show some grace — there’s that controversial word — patience, and empathy, because sh!% is getting funky out there. One avenue toward solace may be in helping the vulnerable people in our community.”
Sixth grader Jerry Morrison recently finished first in Sumner Danbury Elementary School’s spelling bee, besting his friend John in the final round by correctly spelling “proctor.” Jerry’s next test comes March 19 at the Los Angeles County Spelling Bee. The winner of that contest will head to the California State Elementary and Middle School Bees […]
Congratulations to Larry Hoffmann, one of 14 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the wall to the south of the tracks at the Claremont Metrolink Station. Larry 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 your answer, full name, and city of residence — and suggestions for future mystery photos — to contest@claremont-courier.com for your chance to win. Courier photo/Tom Smith
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