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In tandem with its three-part plan to move toward total renewable energy, the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona recently announced it was a recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation’s 2025 Frankenthaler Climate Initiative. The implementation grant will “support holistic, transformative, and complex initiatives that address an institution’s climate impact […]
by Madeleine Farr | Special to the Courier President Donald Trump’s federal legislation, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” will impact colleges and universities across the country, including the Claremont Colleges; given distinctions within the consortium, however, each college will face varying consequences. The legislation, which Trump signed into law July 4, makes sweeping changes […]
by Joy Cheng | Special to the Courier The Claremont High School cross country team is well-known for its achievements and legacy as a long-time top contender in the state. However, from 8 a.m. July 11 to 8 a.m. the next morning, the team laced up its running shoes for something beyond medals and accolades: […]
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com Claremont Little League All-Star teams battled in their respective Section 3 tournaments last weekend, with the 10-year-olds advancing to the 2025 Southern California State Little League tournament and 12s’ postseason coming to an end. 10-year-olds (7-1) District 20 champs Claremont All-Star 10-year-olds added a Section 3 banner on Sunday […]
Claremont Fast Pitch Softball recently wrapped up its All-Star season for its 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-year old teams. The 8-year-olds, pictured here, began postseason play at the Eastern C District Tournament in Beaumont June 13 with a 5-1 win over Colton. The team then faced Eastvale and Yucaipa on June 14, losing big, 19-1 and 16-0, respectively, to end their season. Photo/courtesy of Claremont Fast Pitch
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