Opinion
by Mark von Wodtke Why risk money on a pipeline through the heartland of America? The Keystone XL Pipeline to provide more fossil fuel is not the path to a sustainable future. A keystone to sustainability is using petrochemicals for lightweight materials—such as carbon fiber—that can be used to save energy and harvest renewables. We […]
Like many Claremont residents, I have sat and watched as events with the Claremont Police Officers Association (CPOA) and the city have unfolded over the past several months. First it was the contract negotiations, which got down right ugly at times over health insurance payments and cost of living increases. Then with Village Venture, tempers […]
As with any community, there are concerns about quality of life. People worry about communication or about how the city spends its money, and most communities have at least a few residents who feel disenfranchised. Despite these concerns, the Claremont I know is helpful. Residents have typically selected an area of focus—the Colleges, city government, […]