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“As we were saying goodbye it occurred to me once again that my version of contentment, safety, and happiness does not apply to anyone else. When we first met, I was on a crusade to get Cash healthy and housed. He had other ideas. I didn’t understand it then, but I do now. My version of his happiness was an invention of my own making. Who was I to try to convince him I was right?”
“I walked away encouraged. I’m not saying I wasn’t still seething with anger — I don’t see that changing as long as Trump’s in office — but spending an hour listening to two guys disagree on most things without resorting to insults was refreshing. It wasn’t hope, but it was glimmer of something like that, and that’s a welcome something to be cherished in today’s gruesome political hothouse.”
More than 2,000 runners took to the streets of Claremont on a gorgeous Thanksgiving morning for the annual Claremont Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot, many in festive — and funny — holiday costumes. Azusa resident Nixon Korir, 27, was the overall and men’s winner with a time of 15:11, with Claremont’s Jie Yi Denise Chen, 19, the top women’s finisher at 18:03. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont Courier event calendar: November 28 – December 6, 2025
The holiday season is a time of joy, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. As we prepare for festive celebrations, it’s essential to prioritize safety — especially in a state prone to wildfires.
Cal Poly Pomona is among other California State University cohorts named in the 2025 California State University Economic Impact Report.
The City of Trees and Claremont Village Marketing Group’s free and open to the public holiday promenade, featuring photos with Santa Claus and reindeer, live entertainment, and select businesses participating as “cheer stops” throughout the Claremont Village runs 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 5.
Some two dozen community members got their steps and questions in November 22 at a hike with Claremont Mayor Corey Calaycay.
Above the checkout counter at The Hens’ Kitchen Shoppe is a photo of its late founder Mary O’Brien vacationing in Hawaii. To the left is O’Brien’s Hens’ Kitchen Shoppe apron, with her name tag still attached.
Claremont Courier event calendar holiday edition: November 28 – December 26, 2025
Youth and adult runners can compete in Ontario’s 8 a.m. Rudolph’s dash and 8:30 a.m. 5K Reindeer run Saturday, December 13 throughout downtown Ontario.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 13 for Claremont Police Department and the Axel Garcia family’s annual toy drive at CPD, 570 W. Bonita Ave.
A mix of special and routine business played out at the November 20 Claremont Unified School District Board of Education meeting, including persons of the year recipients announced, including Jonathan Snapp (middle), pictured here, and a unanimous vote to spend $6.9 million for safety and security equipment. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont’s public art committee voted 3-1 November 17 to delay its decision on who will carry out a long-sought improvement project for El Barrio Park. The committee is expected to take up the issue again at its Monday, December 8 meeting. The committee weighed two proposals, one by Jose Antonio Aguirre, pictured here, and another by Cathy Garcia, Alba Cisneros, and Athena Hahn. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“I never imagined this emerging during my year as mayor. It is likely the greatest experience and honor I will ever know, and I am extremely grateful that Claremont’s sister city relationship with Guanajuato has been renewed.” Photo/courtesy of Corey Calaycay
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com Monday, November 17 After receiving reports of a car doing circles in the street, or “donuts,” Claremont Police Department officers stopped a driver near Foothill Boulevard and Towne Avenue at 1:20 a.m. The 18-year-old Claremont resident was arrested for misdemeanor reckless driving, transported to Claremont jail, booked, and later released […]
Congratulations to Ben Castro, one of 17 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the life-sized cow sculpture that has greeted passersby the beloved Cheese Cave at 325 N. Yale Ave., Claremont, since it opened its doors in 2010. Ben, a two-time winner, 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