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Optometrists help residents stay healthy while viewing the eclipse

Optometrist Dr. Brad Baggarly poses with one of the special glasses for watching the solar eclipse that his office is giving away. People interested in viewing the eclipse must protect their eyes with the glasses, or some similar device. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff

All charges dropped against elementary school PE teacher

Charges were dropped Monday against a CUSD teacher who was accused of lewd acts against two children. The charges against Timothy Northrop, 57, were dropped during a preliminary hearing on Monday, August 14, according to the LA County Superior Court Database.

Dynamic actress, Lainie Kazan to take Garner House by storm

Actress and singer Lainie Kazan will be in Claremont tomorrow at “Jazz and Art in the Park,” as a guest of honor. The event, a benefit for Claremont Heritage, runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Garner House in Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd

Almanac 2017-18—Town and Gown: see video

Hot off the presses is the Claremont COURIER Almanac 2017-18, our largest and most comprehensive special edition of the year. This year we focus on the decades long relationship between the city and the colleges, how they have worked together, through good times and bad, even before Claremont was born in 1907. Our 'Town and Gown' edition also includes a stunning aerial video of the Claremont Colleges, specially produced for the Almanac. Check out the link inside along with our downloadable PDF edition.

Kori Carter becomes world champion

Claremont High School graduate Kori Carter can now add world champion to her resume after winning the 400-meter hurdles last Thursday at the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) World Championships in London.

CALENDAR: Pilgrim Place artifacts show, free bird tour

PILGRIM PLACE ARTIFACTS SHOW Claremont’s Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art at Pilgrim Place, 730 Plymouth Rd., opens its exhibition, “Around the World and Back Again,” from 2 to 4 p.m.