Latest News
Claremont Meals on Wheels’ third annual Party Parade fundraiser, featuring a mix of community and dine-out opportunities to raise funds for the local non-profit, is taking place throughout March and into April.
Webb girls soccer team captain Kate Cook, right, looks on Tuesday as visiting Francisco Bravo High School players begin to celebrate their 2-1 first-round win over the Gauls in the CIF-State Division 5 tournament. Webb finshed the season 20-2-1 and won the Academy League and CIF SS titles. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Pomona College hosted a “coffee talk” session February 27 to update staff and students on next steps as it prepares for a final decision on the proposed acquisition of Claremont Graduate University, which may come as soon as May. Photos/courtesy of Wikimediacommons
Victorville resident Steve Miramontes recently found an extremely rare Shohei Ohtani 75th anniversary edition Topps baseball card at a “rip night” event at Legends’ Attic in Claremont. Experts estimate its value at about $1 million. “Honestly I mean, it’s life changing though for real,” Miramontes said. “Like every everything is coming full circle … I’ve got a third baby on the way.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
A symphony of family chatter, player enthusiasm, and cracking bats signaled the return of Claremont Fastpitch softball season February 28 at La Puerta Sports Park. The organization’s opening day included Ava Miano of the 10-and-under Sharks delivering “The Star-Spangled Banner,” announcements of CFP’s board, raffle winners, a team parade, and scavenger hunt. Gentry Robertson, coach […]
Pictured here are the final moments of the blood moon total lunar eclipse just before sunrise Tuesday, with the moon slipping toward the western horizon at 6:08 a.m. At 3:04 a.m., the moon hung high in the sky, glowing a deep red at peak totality. As dawn approached, the color gradually softened before fading with the rising sun, marking the end of the eclipse. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont Courier event calendar: February 27 – March 7, 2026
Tickets for the Ontario Tower Buzzers’ inaugural 2026 season are on sale at towerbuzzers.com.
Ophelia’s Jump Productions kicks off its 2026 season with an 8 p.m. Friday, March 6 performance of “In The Green,” directed by Beatrice Casagran, at 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite I, Upland.
“After more than four years, the day has arrived: Larkin Place, the much debated 32-unit permanent supportive housing facility for formerly homeless people with special needs is complete. On March 11 Larkin Place’s owner Jamboree Housing will host an invite only grand opening for mucky-mucks from the state, county, city, and supportive housing community and cut the ribbon at 731 Harrison Ave.”
Congratulations to Cheryl Fiello, one of five readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a mural at Mountain View Elementary School in Claremont by artist Xiucoatl Mejia. Cheryl 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
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School’s girls basketball team recently completed an historic season, finishing 13-7, and compiling a seven-game win streak along the way, both school records. “This is not just a good year for girls’ basketball; this is a historic one,” said OLA’s David Higuera. “The Lady Raiders have shattered expectations and school records alike, putting together a season that will be talked about for years to come.” Photo/courtesy of OLA