Opinion

This column is the 11th installment of the Building Claremont series, and the eighth one addressing the modern built environment of Claremont. This month we explore the work and contributions of Boyd Georgi, Rufus Turner and Ken McLeod. Boyd Georgi Boyd Georgi was a Pasadena based architect who studied at USC and developed a modern […]

Thank you, Claremont Dear Editor: The No on Measure CR Committee would like to thank the voters of Claremont for giving the community a victory in the defeat of Measure CR.  We appreciate each and every person who participated in the election and are grateful for our shared victory. There is much yet to accomplish, […]

by Don Gould A family friend (I’ll call him Sol) recently passed away in his late 90s. He outlived his wife and both his children, so it fell to me to act as the administrator of his estate. Sol got things right financially over his long life. He also neglected some easy steps that would […]

Support our businesses Dear Editor: Whatever the outcome from the Measure CR campaign, I hope this community can come together to support our local businesses. Brick and mortar faces significant challenges, and Claremont’s confluence of public buildings, service businesses, restaurants, and retail are pretty rare in Southern California. It’s something for us to be proud […]

by Jim Belna, Air Force veteran, member of Claremont Keith Powell American Legion Post 78 Veterans Day is set aside to honor the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Some were heroes; others endured danger and hardship; and a few (like myself) merely “flew a desk.” Irrespective of the circumstances […]

by Mellissa Martinez One of the great things about working at a college is that I am surrounded by youthful language changers. Not only do I get to hear many new expressions, but I’m also expected to step out of my comfort zone and attempt to understand, and perhaps even incorporate, some of the fresh […]

Definitely yes Dear Editor: There seems to be some concern that shoppers and diners will avoid Claremont if they know they’ll pay an additional 75 cents for every $100 spent on taxable commodities. I was interested to learn that there are several cities in Los Angeles County that have already implemented this tax. I did […]

by Jan Wheatcroft   The other day I received one of my travel magazines and across the front it shouted, “The Romance of Travel,” which quickly caught my eye. However in smaller print it emphasized honeymoons, lovers retreats and romantic adventures for two. I felt immediately put off these subjects as it was totally not […]

The PERS problem Dear Editor: Claremont faces a budgetary crisis that is by no means unique for a California city. Statewide, cities are having to make hard choices about their budgets due to rising costs. One of the primary budgetary pressures on cities is pension liabilities. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, the […]

by Freeman Allen “Whereas the city of Claremont, in avoiding budget shortfalls, has cut funds for sustainability programs and personnel; Whereas advocacy for city sustainability is an integral part of Sustainable Claremont’s mission; Whereas Measure CR can provide funds to avoid further cuts in the advancement of city sustainability; Therefore Sustainable Claremont advocates a yes […]

Be kind Dear Editor: I have a special request regarding all posts, letters, communications, meetings, and interactions regarding Measure CR. My request comes from a place of peace, love, and desire for community. A lot of the interactions regarding this measure have saddened me. Not just interactions directly with me, but also what I have […]

by John Pixley “It’s insanely hot,” I heard as the pedestrian light came on and I took off to cross Indian Hill Boulevard in the Village. It was the Saturday before Labor Day, and it was pretty darn hot. Nothing unusual there. After all, it was September, and the county fair was up and running. […]

Memories with Pixley Dear Editor: My wife and I raised our family in beautiful Claremont from 1964 to 2000. I taught for CUSD during that time. My wife raised our four boys and worked at the Colleges, DuPont and Inter Valley Health Plan. We loved Monday night picnics at Memorial Park concerts and being in […]

by Don Gould   If you’ve perused a bank statement recently, you’ve probably noticed the near disappearance of any interest income on your savings. On a quick visit to the Chase Bank branch on Indian Hill Boulevard, we learn that the bank currently pays an interest rate on liquid savings accounts of between 0.01% and […]

On Sunday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 2019 Claremont Heritage Home Tour, Spirit of Place: There’s No Place Like Claremont, will feature six outstanding Village homes. Home tour weekend events include the sunset reception on Saturday, October 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. that will take place at the Garner House. […]

I don’t think anyone likes new taxes. Yes, in most cases tax increases go toward good or at least necessary causes, but the pain of paying more is real and can’t be ignored. Rarely do voters get a say as to how and where tax money is used. And that’s the fundamental reason why supporting […]