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Claremont Museum of Art is set to open a retrospective exhibit of the late Crispin Gonzalez’s ceramics in April 2027, and is looking for works to be included in the show.
“When I heard the publisher of the Minneapolis Star Tribune was speaking this week at Claremont McKenna College, I jumped at the chance to attend. I spent eight years in the Twin Cities working at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, competing directly with the Star Tribune — often referred to locally as the Strib — one of the largest and most influential newspapers in the Midwest.”
The Claremont City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to explore putting a 1% sales tax increase measure on the November ballot. Vice Mayor Ed Reece — pictured here (left) with Council member Sal Medina — and Council member Corey Calaycay voted no. With the vote, the council allocated a maximum of $37,750 to West Coast political consulting firm FM3 for polling and research, with the results presented on or before June 9. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Standout Claremont High pitcher Brady Houlton, seen here practicing at first base on Monday, is 4-0 with a third best in state 42 strikeouts over his first four starts, and with Wednesday’s 7-4 win over Charter Oak, the Wolfpack is 8-2 in preseason play. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to David Sawhill, one of just two readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as “The Battlefield Cross” sculpture at La Verne Veterans’ Memorial. David, a two-time winner already this year, now has another entry in 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
by Lynn Forester In 1979, President Jimmy Carter addressed the country regarding the growing trend of individuals and institutions pursuing their own interests at the expense of others. “I want to talk to you right now about a fundamental threat to American democracy,” he said. “It is a crisis of confidence. It is a crisis that […]
While teaching English in Malaysia during her Fulbright year, Rhian Moore would often take her class to the theater to watch U.S. blockbusters. Since returning to Southern California, Moore has amplified Asian and Pacific Islander voices in entertainment as head of programs at the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment. And last year she cracked Forbes’ yearly “30 Under 30” list of rising Hollywood and entertainment groundbreakers. Photo/by Jeff Hing
Claremont City Council member Jed Leano at the dais during Wednesday’s private ribbon cutting event for Larkin Place, the new permanent supportive housing facility for formerly homeless people with special needs. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
A small plane crashed after landing shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cable Airport in Upland, coming to rest upside-down on a street adjacent to the runway. The pilot was unharmed and his elderly female passenger was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Pictured here are police and investigators assessing the plane. Photo/Candice Garcia
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.
Children’s book author and director of publishing for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Georgeanne Irvine will discuss giraffes and her advocacy for wildlife and animal conservation at “Inspiring a Passion for Nature through Books,” a free and open to the public 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21 lecture at Alexandrer Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont.
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, and scavenger hunt. Pictured here is Gerdie MacPherson of the 8U Avocados during the team parade. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Trampled by Turtles is not a bluegrass band. Yes, of the six members, there’s a banjo player, a mandolin player, and a fiddle player — all core instruments of traditional bluegrass — but the music they play, along with the lead singer/guitarist, bassist, and cello player, owes as much to folk, country, rock ’n’ roll, and even, it turns out, speed metal. Tickets for Trampled by Turtles’ 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12 show at Bridges Auditorium are $59-$69 at pomona.edu/administration/bridges-auditorium. More info on the band is at trampledbyturtles.com. Photo/by Cooper Baumgartner
Congratulations to Nancy Mintie, one of just three readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a mural at Uncommon Good, 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, which was painted by … Nancy Mintie! “I’m delighted to identify this week’s ‘Where am I?’ photo because it was I who painted it years ago,” she wrote. “It is part of the little mural adorning Uncommon Good’s cooler where the produce grown from the organization’s community gardens is kept, and from where this food is distributed to the hungry. Thank you for choosing this image for this week’s contest!” Nancy 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
“If you love trains, you understand the big difference between knowing a train is due soon and actually seeing the massive engine rounding the bend. For months or even years, artificial intelligence experts have told us to prepare for the arrival of an AI that builds ever more powerful versions of itself. Well, now it’s in sight, horn blaring and ground shaking.”