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A second-floor dorm room fire at Harvey Mudd College’s Atwood Residence Hall, 1200 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, was swiftly put out by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel in the evening of January 21. No injuries or missing students were reported, according to a statement from HMC, but 35 students were displaced as a result. Photo by Brett O’Conner
Local agencies or organizations have until Sunday, February 15 to apply for Kiwanis Club of Claremont Foundation’s community and/or youth services grants at claremontkiwanis.org.
Congratulations to David Sawhill, one of four readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the mural at The Preschool at Claremont United Methodist Church. David 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 […]
The start of 2026 also marks the beginning of youth soccer season in Claremont. June Vail Park is one of the city’s most popular venues for AYSO, hosting two to three games a day, five days a week.
Cal Poly Pomona assistant political science professor Jarred Cuellar was recently named a 2026 emerging scholar by higher education news outlet The EDU Ledger.
Kindergarten to sixth grade students in Claremont are invited to submit an original theme for the city’s 76th annual Fourth of July celebration by Monday, March 16 at claremontca.gov/4th-of-July, select the “theme contest” tab.
Red roses rest atop the casket of longtime Claremont activist Al Villanueva during his memorial service Thursday, January 15, at Oak Park Cemetery. His daughter, Lena Villanueva-Serrato, stands in the background. A lifelong activist, Villanueva shared an enduring love affair with his “querido barrio of Claramonte,” or “dear neighborhood of Claremont,” was instrumental in the creation of El Barrio Park, and founded the Arbol Verde Preservation Committee. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
“Several years ago, the Courier undertook a careful analysis of how Google uses our reporting in its news feeds and search results. We calculated the measurable annual impact at $136,510 — value extracted from our journalism without compensation. To put things in perspective, a 2019 study by the News Media Alliance estimated Google made $4.7 billion from news content in a single year. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, reported over $100 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2025 alone — its first-ever $100 billion quarter.”
“Christy loved intensely. If you were in her circle, she had your back. She always had mine, and I hers. She gave the most frank, clear-eyed advice. She was there for me through every trauma and triumph, and I for hers. She was my first call for 38 years and knew everything about me. I like to think I knew her as completely.”
Claremont’s winter, spring 2026 activity guide is viewable at claremontca.gov, “Activities & Recreation,” select “recreation classes.”
Claremont resident Laura Bollinger was recently named president of Citrus Community College’s Board of Trustees.
Claremont Chamber of Commerce CEO Kathleen Fariss, pictured here, delivered updates on her organization and the city’s business landscape at Tuesday’s state of the chamber event at the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont.
Claremont Presbyterian Church, 1111 N. Mountain Ave., hosts local potter Jack Caselles’ 11 a.m. to noon ceramic sale on Sunday, January 25.
What’s happening Claremont? by Andrew Alonzo | calendar@claremont-courier.com Friday, January 16 The James L. Brulte Senior Center, 11200 Base Line Rd., Rancho Cucamonga, hosts a free 10 a.m. senior book club. This month’s theme is an ugly book cover. Rancho Cucamonga’s IncredABLES host a 5:30 p.m. craft and create course for caregivers and […]
On Sunday, January 25, Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra perform free and open to the public concerts at Pomona College’s Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St. at 2 p.m. with the Claremont Young Musicians Intermezzo Orchestra and Overture Strings, and 7 p.m. with the 90-member Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra.
Tickets are $100 for Upland Chamber of Commerce’s 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, January 23 Taste of the I.E. at DoubleTree by Hilton, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, with food samples, live music, dancing, casino games, and a raffle.
Parents and caregivers looking for information about Claremont Unified School District transitional kindergarten and kindergarten classes are invited to elementary school open houses January 28 to 30. The events will include opportunities to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and learn about programs. Wednesday, January 28 • 8:30 a.m., Chaparral Elementary, 451 Chaparral Dr. • 10:30 a.m., Sycamore Elementary, […]