Mayor Larry Schroeder helps a group of Claremont citizens with a survey about city spending on Monday during the second of two city budget meetings. The events were an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions about the city’s spending as they work out the details of the upcoming 2018-2020 budget. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
The Claremont community is invited to a special tree-planting event celebrating the city’s urban forest at the 2018 Arbor Day celebration at Blaisdell Park, 440 S. College Ave., tomorrow, Saturday
Claremont community members and their four-legged friends are invited to attend the Pooch Park grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m.
A pod of common dolphins stay just in front of the boat much to the delight of the people on deck during a whale-watching trip on Wednesday off the coast of Dana Point. The trip was part of the city’s Claremont Excursions which is an ongoing series of adventures offered through the senior program.
As a 1968 graduate of Chaparral Elementary School, I am so impressed with how great the school continues to look. So I shot this short video showing off the grounds, while doing a little reminiscing from back in the day. Anyone else have a story to tell from Chaparral? Use the link to access the COURIER YouTube video.
It may have been cold enough to snow, but Claremont's weekend storm brought just enough precipitation to give lawns a good watering. Most of the snow fell above 7000 feet, shown here during sunset Sunday at the top of Mt. Cucamonga, reaching almost 8900 feet. This work week will have no rain, plenty of sun, and high temperatures in the 70s. Is winter over? Not yet. More rain is due this weekend into Monday. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
The city of Claremont will host a budget workshop tonight, Monday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hughes Center. No formal action will be taken by the council, but the public meeting will include a financial overview and table discussion regarding the 2018 to 2020 fiscal year city budget. Community input in the form of public comment will be included in the process.
Claremont crime in 2017 was steady compared to the year before, according to a newly-released report.
The report, presented to the city council on Tuesday, details the number of part 1 crimes—which includes murder, rape, car theft, residential and commercial burglary, robbery, assault and arson—committed within the City of Trees.
A change in regulation is coming to a ubiquitous presence in the city—back houses.
A new state law meant to spur development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs for short) has left the city scrambling on how to adapt to the new regulations. ADUs are better known by the terms “back houses” or “granny flats.”
Casa Colina’s annual Tribute to Courage gala will be held Saturday, March 10 at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Conference Center, 601 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona.
The gala, hosted by actress, producer and comedian Bonnie Hunt, honors some of Casa Colina’s present and past courageous patients. The Tribute to Courage black-tie-optional reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner, program and entertainment at 7 p.m.
A letter from Claremont mayor Larry Schroeder extolling the benefits of an insurance service has left Claremont residents confused.
The letter, from SLWA Insurance Services, offers Claremont homeowners optional coverage in the event a breakage or bursting of the home’s lateral water line. The property owner is responsible for the line, the letter noted, and would be covered for a small fee if they signed up for the service.
Tuesday's storm left a nice blanket of snow covering the San Gabriel Mountains making a wonderful winter wonderland just minutes away. Looks like Claremont is going to get more rain Friday and Saturday, which could leave up to a foot of snow in the high elevations. Weekend temperatures will be cool through Sunday, with high temperatures in the 50s. Next week the rain will be gone and the weather will warm up to the 70s once again. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
Preschool has always been lauded as a vital foundation for a child’s early development, and two Claremont programs are shining examples.
The ABCs for Me and Tiny Tots Enrichment Programs are giving Claremont families the opportunity to give their child a crucial leg-up before being sent off to kindergarten.
Get out your folding chairs and head to the baseball fields, because the Claremont Little League season is here. This year’s opening day, March 3, will feature games starting at 8 a.m., a visit from the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and a memorial to longtime coach and volunteer Bob Mitchell, who died in September.
To honor his dad, Mr. Mitchell’s son Tyler, 21, will throw the first pitch during the opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
