Claremont, CA

The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority recently issued updates on the Pomona to Claremont A Line extension. In early October, crews will begin geotechnical investigations — studies of soil, rock, and groundwater conditions — at the future light rail bridge site at Indian Hill Boulevard in Claremont, and at Garey and Towne avenue crossings […] The post Work continues on A Line extension appeared first on Claremont COURIER.

Claremont Mayor Jennifer Stark, students, faculty, and representatives from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals gathered at Pitzer College Tuesday to unveil the Pitzer Animal Recognition Memorial at McConnell Dining Hall. The plaque is the first memorial of its kind “honoring the millions of cows, pigs, chickens, and other animals who have been killed and served as food there,” according to a press release. The post Pitzer unveils plaque honoring animals killed for food appeared firs

“A tree is not a plant in a hole. It is the visible surface of a vast living underground partnership between root, fungus, bacterium, and soil. The soil beneath a tree is not a passive container — it is the engine that determines everything the tree can do above ground. When we plant street trees in compacted pits, pave over their roots, and supply water only to the top foot of soil, we are not planting climate infrastructure. We are installing green objects in a dead substrate.” Pictured

Children’s Foundation of America’s annual charity golf classic to benefit foster children in need runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, September 21 at Glendora Country Club, 2400 Country Club Dr., Glendora. The event includes the tournament, an awards reception, continental breakfast, a cocktail hour, an opportunity drawing, and a golf ball drop with […] The post Golf tourney to benefit CFA returns September 21 appeared first on Claremont COURIER.

Lifelong Claremont resident and educator Krista Carson Elhai is challenging Claremont Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 1 incumbent Kathryn Dunn in the sole contested CUSD board race on the November 3 ballot. “I’ve been increasingly convinced that this is the moment where my classroom experience and my governance experience can be useful,” Carson Elhai said. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo The post CUSD Board of Education candidate profile: Krista Carson Elhai appeared fi

Vote yes on Measure CS Dear editor: As a Realtor who has sold homes in Claremont for 30 years, I have had the privilege of watching families move into our community, put down roots, and in many cases, return years later. I often hear from people starting families of their own that they want to […] The post Readers’ comments: September 4, 2026 appeared first on Claremont COURIER.

Students should embrace openness and curiosity while honing their ability to listen to their inner voice, newly appointed Claremont McKenna College President William Dudley said in his first public address at the college’s 80th convocation on Monday. “None of us can be who we are individually without all of us being here collectively,” Dudley said to the class of 2030. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo The post New CMC president: ‘Be attentive, be discerning, be adventurous’ appeared first o

by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com Saturday, August 22 Claremont Police Department officers responded to 4:57 p.m. reports of a driver operating her car while asleep near Base Line Road and Monte Vista Avenue. Police said the 48-year-old Pomona woman admitted to driving under the influence and hitting an object along the 200 block of Bonita […] The post Police Blotter: September 4, 2026 appeared first on Claremont COURIER.

Claremont beat Diamond Bar, 35-21, at home on August 28 to notch its first win of the football season and even up its record at 1-1. The Brahmas took an early lead in the first quarter when receiver Elliott James took a pass into the end zone to make it 7-0. Claremont responded on their […] The post Wolfpack takes down Brahmas appeared first on Claremont COURIER.

Congratulations to Cathy Curtis, one of 20 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as “Earthpeace” by Wen Norton, on the Pilgrim Place campus in Claremont. The 10-foot tall monument, sculpted from a six ton block of calcite marble, was unveiled in 2015. Cathy 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, a