Opinion

I once called Claremont Boresville, USA, but not anymore. Growing up in the City of Trees and PhDs, I used to say that you’d have to venture outside of town to find anything fun and interesting to do, especially during my teens and early 20s. I would only get dinner in town for special occasions, […]

Heartfelt letter of thanks Dear Editor: To our family, friends, neighbors and the entire Claremont community and beyond:?On March 26, our lives were turned upside down after we lost our home to a massive explosion and fire. Although we are devastated by the experience, we have also been incredibly moved by the overwhelming response and […]

by Debbie Carini I like to cook. Not in the “Julia Child’s-I’ll-just-whip-something-up” manner of culinary proficiency; more along the lines of “I-think-I-can-follow-these-directions” mode. That’s actually how it all started for me—by following directions. Even though my mother made us dinner every night when I was a child, I tried not to pay attention, lest I […]

Accountability Dear Editor: Councilman Joseph Lyons and the city council rejected a parcel tax that would have saved homeowners over $5 million and required non-profits, including the Colleges, to contribute $4.9 million to the new police station. That is a fact. In Councilman Lyons’ attack on Kathryn Dunn and the COURIER, he states that it […]

I have read with great interest the Readers’ Comments that have been published in the COURIER regarding the police facility bond measure, Measure SC. With rare exception, the thoughtful opinions and concerns, whether for, against or undecided, have been expressed respectfully and in keeping with our community’s commitment to civility in public discourse on matters […]

by Amy Crow, library manager Have you ever considered how having a public library card is good for our environment?  Amazon is quick and cheap for that new book or movie, but the fuel costs and all those cardboard boxes are hard on the environment; why not reserve the book or film from the library? […]

by John Neiuber In June, voters will be asked to approve the funding mechanism for a new police station. For the vast majority who have toured the current police station, there is widespread agreement that the city indeed needs a new facility. In the run-up to the election, there will be much discussion, both pro […]

Preventing gun violence Dear Editor: At the recent school safety forum, prevention was discussed as the key to preventing mass shootings. Two types of prevention discussed were parents monitoring student online conduct and reporting violent posts, and teaching students how to protect themselves when under attack. It is reactive, not proactive, to teach students to […]

There’s no question Ireland is a photographer’s dream location. With its rolling foothills, picturesque farmland and gorgeous coastline, there’s plenty to see and experience. But for a newbie to the country, it was the people who really made our visit special. So much so, it really showed me how uptight us Americans really are. Even […]

by Diann Ring, Claremont city council from 1986 to 1999 Thank you for the opportunity to share with your readers and my neighbors a 40-year story of public funding for Claremont services. This will not likely be made into a TV blockbuster series, but I hope that it may enlighten our electorate. And, yes, it […]

Standing in the cold parking lot of Dodger Stadium under pre-dawn skies that threatened rain, my husband and I listened to the announcer’s voice: “Welcome to the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon! Today you will run or walk 26.2 miles, and I guarantee that after this experience, you will never be the same again.” Then Randy […]

Standing in the cold parking lot of Dodger Stadium under pre-dawn skies that threatened rain, my husband and I listened to the announcer’s voice: “Welcome to the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon! Today you will run or walk 26.2 miles, and I guarantee that after this experience, you will never be the same again.” Then Randy […]

Celebrating Claremont women Dear Editor: On Sunday, six of Claremont’s most influential women of the past came to life again in Memorial Park for The Founding Mothers of Claremont: A Living Museum. Presented by Girl Scout Troop 1094, this event, which showcased the lives of several women whose contributions made lasting impacts on Claremont culture […]

Quitting the democrats Dear Editor: In response to “Another open letter” published in the COURIER on March 16: The writer suggests that the time has come for Democrats to resign from the Democratic Party. Given the world of Trump we find ourselves in these last 14 months, with its record-breaking hiring and firing, its war […]

Measure SC got its name last week. It’s my understanding the city requested the letters “SC,” which was approved by the LA County Registrar-Recorder late last Thursday. The committee—Partners for a Safe Claremont—has been formed, but it hasn’t been particularly active other than launching the Facebook page and holding a meeting or two. Hopefully, we’ll […]

In 1968, when I was nine years old, I wanted to write on a typewriter so badly I made a pretend one out of some old National Geographic magazines by stacking, fanning and gluing them together and then marking it with a QWERTY keyboard. I sat and practiced on the back patio. Shortly thereafter, my […]