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Congratulations to Abby Parsons, one of 13 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the staircase leading to the new outdoor dining space at Uno Tre Otto in Claremont. Abby 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/Peter Weinberger
Nonprofit theater group Valverde Stage Productions Inc. presents “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, at Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Additional shows are 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27, Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3. […]
Claremont City Council member Jed Leano, Vice Mayor Jennifer Stark, U.S. Representative Judy Chu, Housing Claremont president Gene Boutilier, and Claremont Mayor Corey Calaycay at Saturday’s Congressional Leadership of the Year awards ceremony in Arcadia.
City officials were notified Wednesday that Trumark Homes has sold the former La Puerta Intermediate School property to Taylor Morrison Homes for an unspecified amount. Claremont Unified School District sold the property to Trumark in February for $12.25 million. Taylor Morrison intends to use the same plans for its development, according to city officials. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
“‘We’re just trying to put energy into our frustration,’ said 71-year-old Patricia from Norco, who was carrying a handmade, quite well rendered ‘No Kings’ sign and declined to provide her last name. ‘The therapist tell you, ‘Take your grief and move with it.’ It’s kind of grieving the loss of your country, but you can’t completely give up hope.’ Indeed. Once again a protest, though modest, left me feeling hopeful, an emotion in short supply for many of us these days.”
Congratulations to Abraham Park, one of 14 readers who correctly identified last week’s Fourth of July appropriate “Where am I?” as American Legion Post #78’s “This ‘Old’ flag refuge,” at Claremont City Hall.
Ophelia’s Jump Productions’ Midsummer Theater Festival kicked off Thursday with its production of “We Will Rock You,” a musical based on the music of British rock legends Queen. The show runs through July 20 at Pomona College’s Sontag Greek Theater, with performances July 10-13 and 17-20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with preshow entertainment at […]
Two Claremont Little League All-Star teams, the 10- and 12-year-olds, are moving on to the sectional tournament after winning in their respective District 20 brackets. The city’s 9-year-old squad, pictured here, also won their district tournament, capping their postseason with a decisive 9-0 shutout of Glendora National on Tuesday. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Cindy Cordoba, assistant professor of apparel merchandising and management at Cal Poly Pomona, was recently awarded a $398,926 Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program grant as part of the state’s Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program.
“Life is a carnival,” as the old Band song goes. “Two bits a shot.” Or it’s a parade. Free for the looking. At least it is in Claremont on the Fourth of July.
Claremont Heritage’s Treasury of Claremont Music 2025 summer concert, featuring live music, food and drink, a silent auction, and a recognition ceremony for artists.
“Want to become a U.S. citizen? Up until recently one avenue was to be born here. Another way involves a 100-question oral citizenship test. The first question, under the heading ‘American Government,’ subheading ‘Principles of American Democracy,’ is ‘What is the supreme law of the land?’ The answer, of course, is ‘the Constitution.’ Is it though?”
By Peter Weinberger | pweinberger@claremont-courier.com At the Claremont Courier, we believe deeply in the power of a free press. It’s not just our job — it’s our purpose. And it’s protected by one of the most essential rights we have as Americans: the First Amendment. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, freedom of the […]