The Claremont Courier
Claremont Courier
News and Stories produced by the Claremont Courier now in audio form! For those new to us, we are a local weekly newspaper in Claremont, CA that has been delivering town news for over 120 years.
Episodes
Vulnerability: a mother’s wisdom reveals itself
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the September 22nd, 2023 edition
Crème is 5!; bravo, Governor Grisham
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the September 15th, 2023 edition
An artist’s life altered, but not derailed
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the September 9th, 2023 edition
Sins of the father: a complicated legacy
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the August 25th, 2023 edition
Will parenting ever be fun again?
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the August 11th, 2023 edition
Aging is cruel, but it beats the alternative
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the July 28th, 2023 edition
New business poised to open at familiar location
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the July 21st, 2023 edition
Remember why we’re here; don’t drop Anchor!
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the July 21st, 2023 edition
Making music: the act is reward enough
Written and Read by Mick Rhodes
CUSD Board of Education special election candidate profiles: Joshua Rogers
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the July 7th, 2023 edition
Paying it forward: Pomona College program preps high schoolers for success
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the July 7th, 2023 edition
CUSD Board of Education special election candidate profiles: Aaron Peterson
Written and Read by Andrew Alonzo Featured in the June 30th, 2023 edition
CUSD Board of Education special election candidate profiles: Alex McDonald
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the June 23rd, 2023 edition
Old Gold: the girl who will not quit
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the June 23rd, 2023 edition
Bonita USD book ban effort falls short … for now
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the June 16th, 2023 edition
Long gone, not forgotten: Tribute to poet Bert Meyers set for June 24
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the June 16th, 2023 edition
Father’s Day is packed with meaning
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the June 16th, 2023 edition
Claremont chamber honors Pomona Pride Center
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the June 9th, 2023 edition
Author explores history through pop music
Written and Read by Mick Rhodes
New mural about inclusion, acceptance defaced with hateful slur
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the June 2nd, 2023 edition
Awards season brings a meaningful, full circle moment
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the May 26th, 2023 edition
Proposed new CHS softball field would solve Title IX inequity
Written and Read by Andrew Alonzo
First year CHS swim coach looks to grow program
Written and Read by Andrew Alonzo Featured in the March 17th, 2023 edition
Plan to remove thousands of trees a surprise in the ‘city of trees’
Written by Steven FelschundneffRead by Matt WeinbergerFeatured story in the March 10th, 2023 edition
Courier high school athletes of the season, winter 2022-2023
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured story in the February 17th, 2023 edition
City, broker say Village business climate is strong despite closures
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the February 10th, 2023 edition
A season of firsts: CHS girls win league, CIF tourney looms
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the February 10h, 2023 edition
Claremont Speaks presents: Stand up, Speak up, and Be Valued; Kathryn Mora discusses using your voice and following your bliss
A Claremont Speaks Special by Russ BinderReturning guest Kathryn Mora - a favorite writer for the Claremont Courier's readers and one of Claremont Speaks most popular guests - returns to the microphone to relate a story about a recent outpatient visit in which the staff illustrated some of the all-too-common treatment of those who, as Kaythryn describes, have had a lot of birthdays. Her experience in one of Claremont's otherwise medical facilities showcased what can go wrong as a result of culturally ingrained behavior towards older people and serves as a metaphor for the condition throughout society - and that it doesn't have to be that way, In an effort to offer suggestions for improvement, all in the spirit of constructive criticism, Kathryn brings to the spotlight an interactive style people use - though they mean well - the practice is actually quite destructive in its own way. With that as the framework, she offers up constructive criticism and suggestions that most anyone can begin using, and would benefit both parties.Give Kathryn's short but truly heartfelt episode a listen, and see if her experience seems similar - and all too familiar. With her nudge to take action, and taking advantage of her offer to help, maybe if/when the next incident occurs, the factors for change can be more easily put in motion, with real, measurale change as the outcome.
Volunteers count Claremont's unhoused
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the January 27th, 2023 edition
First 'bike rodeo' rides into town
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the January 27th, 2023 edition
In a new light: CHS theater director charts his own course
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the January 13th, 2023 edition
The Black Watch Pub celebrates 40th anniversary this Saturday
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the January 20th, 2023 edition
The new familiar: first year CHS soccer coach makes his mark
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the December 16th, 2022 edition
Former classroom to vineyard: former CHS teacher reinvents herself as winemaker
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the November 25th, 2022 edition
Hamlin incident sparks local dialog on athlete safety
written and read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the January 6th, 2022 edition
Everything, everywhere, all at once
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the December 9th, 2022 edition
Changing lives, odds be damned - Full three part series
Written and Read by Mick Rhodes
Longtime CUSD teacher authors children’s book
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured story in the November 4th, 2022 edition
Retiring Fairplex horticulturist leaves a lasting legacy
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the November 4th, 2022 edition
Daylight saving on borrowed time?
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the October 28th, 2022 edition
Fledgling hockey league includes hardworking Claremont player
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the October 14th, 2022 edition
Local boy is grand marshal for this year’s Buddy Walk
Written and Read by Andrew Alonzo Featured in the October 14th, 2022 edition
Gas prices are nuts: who’s to blame and what can we do about it?
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the October 7th, 2022 edition
Mudd alum on the vanguard as ‘intimacy director’
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the September 23rd, 2022 edition
Nurse touts medicinal benefits of cannabis
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the September 9th, 2022 edition
Mental game stymies Wolfpack in final preseason match
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the September 9th, 2022 edition
Altruistic local artist is in it for the good
Written and Read by Andrew Alonzo
CUSD sets the table for a ‘happy new year’
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the August 26th, 2022 edition
New musical vibes coming to Ophelia’s Jump
Written and Read by Andrew AlonzoFeatured in the August 12th, 2022 edition
Cash Whiteley is a man
Written and Read by Mick RhodesFeatured in the August 12th, 2022 edition