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Don’t put your N95 masks and HEPA air cleaners away just yet. Claremont residents will need these protective measures for the Fourth of July weekend. After a week of relief from the smoke impacts of a Lineage fire in Boyle Heights, we’d like to remind our community of the harmful air pollution generated by regional fireworks shows. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
More than 85 varieties of peppers will be for sale at Cal Poly Pomona’s free “pepperzania” sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the Farm Store, 4102 S. University Dr., Pomona.
Congratulations to Charlotte Van Ryswyk, one of just three readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a sculpture on the outside wall of Pomona College’s Center for Recreation, Athletics, and Wellness at 212 E. Sixth St., Claremont.
Sometimes a small idea can be the catalyst for enormous change, especially when it’s powered by immense passion.
Sisters Lolli Rigor and Liana Colon are living every bookworm’s dream: transforming their vision for a bookstore from fantasy to nonfiction with Claremont’s TBR Books.
Vista del Valle Elementary School recently welcomed U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres, who visited in recognition of National Autism Awareness Month.
The Courier hosted a gratitude lunch for donors, advertisers, and board members Tuesday at the Garner House. Guests mingled with the newsroom crew, heard remarks from Publisher Peter Weinberger and General Manager Anna Hoy, and were surveyed about their perception of their local newspaper.
“All eyes will be on Claremont April 28 when Pomona College hosts a new kind of event: a California gubernatorial debate that CBS News will stream and broadcast live. The debate, one of several in the lead-up to the June 2 primary election, was always going to be a big deal — and a nice bit of publicity — for Claremont, Pomona College, and its gem, Bridges Auditorium. But with frontrunner Rep. Eric Swalwell dropping out of the race and resigning from the House this week, California’s governor’s race has suddenly become a major national story.”
“If the United States produces more oil than it uses, why are drivers in Claremont still paying more than $5.50 a gallon? That’s the question a lot of people are asking right now — and the answer comes down to one simple reality: Oil is not local. It’s global.”
Members of the LGBTQ+ community, families, friends, and allies including (L-R) Bijoux Reed, Laurel Fesmire and Ali Harper packed Memorial Park over the weekend for the first Claremont Pride Festival. The April 18 event included more than 65 booths, speeches from local and national lawmakers, panel discussions, and performances. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Authors living or working in Claremont who would like to showcase their work have until June 30 to RSVP for Friends of the Claremont Library’s annual author’s event, set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 19 at the Claremont Helen Renwick Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave.
The City of Claremont recently announced the theme for its upcoming Fourth of July celebration: “USA! United We Shine!”
Claremont nonprofits can apply to host a booth at Memorial Park during the city’s Fourth of July celebration by May 15 at claremontca.gov/4th-of-July, select “Festival” tab.
The inaugural Claremont Pride Festival runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd.
Tickets are $43-$85 at tickets.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com and ipballet.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream for Inland Pacific Ballet’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga.
The 104th Los Angeles County Fair returns to the Pomona Fairplex May 7-31 for spring fun including carnival games, barnyard races, petting zoos, rides, shows, concerts, and contests.
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