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At 7:30 Saturday night, Peter Harper will take a familiar stage: Claremont’s Folk Music Center. As the youngest son ofFolk Music Center General Manager Ellen Harper and the late Leonard Harper, he’s trod those boards since he was able to walk. But this time he’s the one under the lights, with a concert and screening of “The Heart Tour,” a short documentaryabout Harper’s recent performance with a choir of 450 children in Saint-Martin de Crau, France. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“We hope Claremont’s Public Art Committee will vote for Jose Antonio Aguirre to complete the El Barrio Park public art project at its Monday, December 8 meeting. The decision should be based on common sense, fiscal responsibility, and should not perpetuate racist stereotypes.” Courier file photo
Congratulations to Valerie Card, one of six readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the mask sculptures above the door to Vintage Odyssey and Noren’s Nursery at 201 Bonita Ave., Claremont. Valerie 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
A Rancho Cucamonga man is dead following a traffic stop by Claremont Police Department officers. Police pulled over 30-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident Diego Alfonso Rios on Friday, and after a use of force incident he became unresponsive. He was then transported to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Courier file photo
“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