Opinion
After years of uncertainty, the Gold Line to Claremont is becoming a reality. The recent groundbreaking marked the official kickoff to phase 2B, bringing the Gold Line to Claremont. However, with every major project there are some major issues that must be addressed politically, financially and with much public discourse. Discussions regarding the elimination of […]
Funding the facility Dear Editor: On December 12, the city council will discuss the new police station recommendations presented by the ad hoc committee this past June. While keeping the facility at the current location passed the committee by a unanimous decision, there was plenty of disagreement among committee members about pretty much everything else. […]
by Mellissa Martinez Every year, I am perplexed by the Black Friday craze. I simply can’t fathom battling crowds and standing in hour-long lines for a bargain, but clearly I am in the minority when it comes to this sentiment. Although, as a kid, I don’t remember being familiar with the term—or the concept—Black Friday […]
The voices of children in Claremont Pilgrim Place sponsored its annual Festival on Veteran’s Day weekend. Below are some of the wishes expressed by children of all ages when asked, “If you could make one wish for the earth, what would it be?”: I wish: …the air would be dark blue. Jose, 5 …that God […]
by Rev. Jen Strickland and Rev. Jacob Buchholz, Claremont United Church of Christ People can be quick to label. Our church supports same-sex marriage. We believe that people should be empowered to think for themselves rather than be forced to accept specific doctrines. We believe that religious beliefs should never try to limit the discoveries […]
by Rabbi Jonathan Kupetz Having served Temple Beth Israel for just over 13 years, I can say from personal experience that our Claremont and surrounding community is a model for interfaith cooperation. Through a variety of events and engagements, many of which have become part of our fixed yearly calendar, members of the TBI community […]
Homelessness in Claremont Dear Editor: When reading your November 2 article on Claremont’s homeless workshops, I was touched by the lengths residents are going to in order to combat homelessness. I am a student at Scripps College, but I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Every year while I was growing up, I would […]
by Mark von Wodtke Traveling lets us see how people live—what they eat and how they take care of themselves. By experiencing other cultures, we also see how health care works. There are places where people enjoy long and active lives. The United States has serious disconnects between the availability of medical care and it’s […]
by Debbie Carini This time of year, I naturally think about ways to describe what I am thankful for and, because my blessings are so many, I have a hard time narrowing it down to one-in-particular. And then, the news cycle dropped a gift in my lap: the #MeToo campaign—women coming forward to share their […]
Fantasy Island Dear Editor: Mayor Larry Schroeder’s fantastical and self-serving piece in the November 3 COURIER begs for a few clarifications. The first of which is that he and his council cost the city some $11,000,000 in real spendable cash—the polar opposite of the entirely notional and hypothetical savings of $5.8 million he claims to […]
by John Neiuber Three of the most iconic buildings in Claremont—The Padua Hills Theatre, the Vortox Building and the Garner House—are the legacy of one couple, Bess and Herman Garner. Built within a span of four years, from 1926 to 1930, they are significant architectural works in the Spanish Revival style. The location of the […]
by Freeman Allen Claremont is considering an arrangement under current legislation and under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission where the city would purchase its own electricity and SCE would continue to transmit it and manage monthly billings. This would be under an optional program called Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) that allows users […]
by Mayor Larry Schroeder Claremont’s recent fight to take over our water system has come to an end after more than a decade. On October 10, the city council unanimously approved an agreement with Golden State Water Company that ends a six year legal battle and reduces the legal judgment fees Claremont owes to […]
Water debacle Dear Editor: Merrill Ring misrepresented my position on the water takeover when he claimed that money is all that counts for me. Over the years, as well as in my most recent letter, I raised a number of non-monetary issues that should have been addressed by the city prior to pursuing a takeover. […]
by Jan Wheatcroft I love traveling, especially to foreign countries. I love to revisit old friends and spend time in places I have loved. I so enjoy finding new places to go and to have new adventures. However, traveling and living in a foreign country are two very different and wonderful experiences. I was lucky […]
Bullying at CHS Dear Editor: Jack Sultze wrote the editor on October 20 with concerns about bullying at Claremont High School (CHS). The mission of CHS is “to nurture the academic, social, physical, and emotional development of all students to prepare them to take their place as productive and invested members of the larger world […]