Opinion

by Freeman Allen In our February article, we reported that a team of 5 students in the Environmental Analysis Program at Pomona College was working with city staff and community members to research options for increasing diversion of solid waste in the city from landfills. Options being considered were focused on food scrap diversion, including […]

What was supposed to be a quick photo shoot for the Almanac to update the conditions in Palmer Canyon ended up being an odd trip down memory lane. Located just north of Padua Hills, it’s a graveyard for the homes that once dotted the landscape. Since a fire in 2003 that ravaged the entire area, […]

War is deception Dear Editor, On August 3, 2012 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Brethren Church courtyard in La Verne, a small group of committed “peacemakers” gathered to hold a peace vigil remembering the victims of nuclear war and nuclear accidents. Approximately 45-60 members of the communities of La Verne, Claremont, San Dimas and […]

Love it or leave it Dear Editor:I was rather shocked at Peter Weinberger’s“love or leave it” comment onMichael Valentine’s letter this pastWednesday in the COURIER. If he doesn’tlike it in Claremont…he can move. I’msure others will say the same thing in response.This is a clear example of thesnobbery complained of by the writer.Did women decide […]

by Landus Rigsby Saying goodbye is never easy. Earlier this week, I said goodbye to the “Education & Sports Reporter” position that I have been honored to hold for nearly 6 years. But saying goodbye to the COURIER or this city as a whole wouldn’t be appropriate because Claremont will still be a part of […]

by John Pixley I have a confession to make. I’m a day behind. That is, most of the time I’m a day behind. At least during the week. It’s an unusual thing for someone in journalism to admit, but it’s true: I usually don’t get to the Wednesday COURIER until Thursday. Make that Thursday afternoon. […]

An island of snobs Dear Editor: On the pages of the COURIER about a year ago, editor Peter Weinberger memorialized his father, Martin Weinberger, shortly after he passed away.  Peter’s tribute to his dad was obviously deserved and heartfelt. However he cited a quote of his father’s in which he putatively “championed” Claremont by stating […]

We the people Dear Editor: Some people may have been surprised at my recent reference to “the intolerance and bigotry of some people from the radically secular left.” In that regard, however, consider a letter published in the Saturday, July 21 COURIER, “Council urged to stay neutral on religious events,” from 3 apparent lawyers who […]

by Mellissa Martinez At some point in elementary school, we encounter the very sneaky silent letter. We learn that although ‘knight’ sounds identical to ‘night,’ it actually begins with a ‘k.’ The same goes for ‘knob,’ ‘know’ and ‘knife.’ Teachers explain that ‘doubt’ and ‘comb’ have a hidden ‘b,’ while ‘hour’ and ‘honor’ start with […]

Facts and figures on water Dear Editor: In John Moylan’s letter in the July 18 edition of the COURIER regarding a potential purchase of the water company, he arrives at an approximately $30 million value for the Claremont portion of the company. ($777 million market capitalization times the fraction of 10,000 customers in Claremont divided […]

When Cameron Munter grew up in Claremont, it was special. Indeed, it was magical. Claremont was “a sun-dappled place where peace and all was possible.” This is what Mr. Munter remembers, as he shared in his commencement address at Pomona College 2 months ago. The career diplomat, who recently served as US Ambassador to Pakistan, […]

Major newspapers from around the country have discovered a serious byline problem. They include dailies from San Francisco, Chicago and Houston, among others. It seems staff reporters did not write certain local stories in these papers. They were outsourced to a company called Journalic. In an effort to hide how they did business, Journalic decided […]

The cost of water Dear Editor: Should the city of Claremont purchase the local water utility? Many say yes, a few say no. When I buy something, the most important question I ask is: How much does it cost? The city is hiring consultants to help value the water company. I thought it would be […]

by Ben Lewis, Foothill District Manager for Golden State Water Company Summer is officially here, bringing with it all the fun activities we look forward to, from backyard cookouts to Fourth of July parades and enjoying time outdoors. It also brings some of the hottest months of the year to our communities and that means […]

What to comment on an issue concerning Claremont. Let us know at editor@claremont-courier.com Council gets it right Dear Editor: For those with the patience and fortitude to brave long agendas, the final item addressed at the Tuesday, July 10 meeting of the Claremont City Council proved most rewarding. On a vote of 3 to 1 […]

I was on the Internet the other day, scrolling through my Facebook page when I came upon a friend’s photo of homegrown vegetables—cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes—that was almost Rubenesque in its ripeness and plumpness (if the reader will pardon my possible misuse of 16th century terminology describing fleshy and voluptuous women by applying it to […]