Opinion
by Rev. Mark Wiley, Lead Pastor, Claremont United Methodist Church One of the most beautiful roads in the world is called “Going to the Sun Highway.” The road crisscrosses Glacier National Park in Montana, and climbs to 6,600 feet over the Rockies at Logan Pass. You can’t drive the road now because it’s buried beneath […]
New park space Dear Editor: Would the city and the people of Claremont be willing to try and have the acres that were formerly La Puerta school grounds become parklands instead of something else? If it is agreed that additional city park space is needed, is this worth exploring? Are there grant monies available for […]
From the Files of Claremont Heritage by John Neiuber This column begins the fourth installment of the “Building Claremont” series that focuses on the architects who have shaped the development and built environment of the city. After World War II, Claremont, similar to many cities across Southern California, saw tremendous growth. The migration from farms […]
Parking solutions Dear Editor: I have lived in Claremont for more than 65 years. I have owned a business in the Village for 40 years. I attended the city’s presentation of the paid parking plan for the Village to the Village Marketing Group in October. My first thought was that if they sell this to […]
The COURIER staff was dining on a recent afternoon at Aruffo’s for our annual Christmas party when I stood up, preparing to say a few words. As I gazed around the table it was clear this group felt really good about working in Claremont and for the COURIER, creating a newspaper each week that has […]
Traditions Dear Editor: I hike the Johnson Pasture and Wilderness Trail on a regular basis. I was delighted to notice that the informal ritual of hanging Christmas ornaments on a little tree near the side of the Johnson Pasture trail was happening again this year. Sometimes people leave trinkets or candy canes for kids as […]
From December 21 to 23, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA—the nation’s oldest Muslim organization—will hold its 33rd annual West Coast USA Jalsa Salana (or “annual convention”) in Chino. The Jalsa—as the term has grown familiar to so many over the decades—draws men and women, young and old, from across the western United States each year […]
[Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Claremont City Council and city manager, with a copy forwarded to the COURIER for publication. —KD] Parking fees in the Village Dear City Council and Ms. Schultz: I am writing to tell all of you that I do not think charging for parking in the Village […]
It is important to preserve our cultural heritage, because it maintains our integrity as a people. The importance of cultural heritage is not merely the manifestation of something built, but also the wealth of knowledge and skills that are transmitted through it from one generation to the next. Culture is the outward display of our values and living attitudes. It often reflects […]
Parking problems? Dear Editor: The recent city council approval of the Harvard Avenue parking permit program made me think of the parking situation that happens in the Claremont Village. As a student of the Claremont Colleges, one of the best ways to spend a weekend night is in the Village. While it is possible to […]
by Mellissa Martinez Have you ever wondered what a spider, a disc jockey, a cyclist and a politician all have in common? Neither have I, but that didn’t stop me from recently coming to the realization that they all spin! According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word ‘spin’ has well over 20 definitions. It […]
Village traffic Dear Editor: I have a suggestion to help traffic congestion, especially on weekends in downtown Claremont. Here is a business opportunity for athletic high school or college people. An entrepreneur could purchase 10 or so rickshaws, the ones powered by a person, using his or her feet, or the ones powered by bikes. […]
by Chuck Farritor, historian, WWII veteran [Publisher’s note: Longtime Claremonter Chuck Farritor originally wrote about Private Powell for the Claremont Veteran’s Day celebration earlier this month. It marked the 100-year anniversary since Pvt. Powell’s death in WWI. In honor of the men and women who served our country, here is a segment of his story. […]
by Steven Llanusa, president, CUSD board of education and Jim Elsasser, superintendent, Claremont Unified School District We appreciate the opportunity to explain the process the Claremont Unified School District (CUSD) board of education and staff have taken relative to the potential sale of district property located at 2475 N. Forbes Avenue, often referred to as […]
by Jan Wheatcroft I first came to Greece in 1973 with my husband and two young sons. We thought we would find a different way of life full of adventure and perhaps get life’s juices flowing again. I am no longer sure why, but we did have our VW bus packed full of strollers, […]
Gold line delay Dear Editor: The decision to hold off on the long-planned extension of the Foothill Gold Line to our community here in Claremont is a disconcerting surprise. Even in the face of higher bids, the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority should reconsider this decision which could negatively affect transit users in […]