Opinion

By Peter Weinberger I consider myself quite lucky to be born and raised in Claremont. Now, as a parent, I still think it’s a great place to raise a family. But over the past 50-plus years much has changed and, somewhere along the way, the town of Claremont turned into a city. During the 1960s […]

The answer is simple Dear Editor: Jack Sultze asked a good question about “Old pipes, big problems” in his letter published August 15. Actually, the answer is simple, and obvious to anyone who purchased a home. Golden State Water is required to submit a report on the true condition of the water system before the […]

by John Pixley Not too long ago, there was a letter published in the Los Angeles Times that ended with the following: “Besides the issues raised by the shopping center project, in light of the major California drought and certain tree diseases appearing, the viability of all trees we have planted in the area will […]

Helping neighbors Dear Editor: The Claremont Homeless Advocacy Program (CHAP) has appreciated the coverage the COURIER has given our group and the issue of homelessness in the Claremont area. This past, and first, year of CHAP’s service to our homeless has been made possible by over 60 volunteers and with the financial support of Tri-City […]

Let’s vote on water Dear Editor: The recent letter, “Something to hide,” mischaracterizes the issues with Golden State Water (GSW).  Donna Lowe asserts our councilmembers “demonstrate a lack of confidence and respect for residents.” The truth is opposite of this viewpoint. Councilmembers are aware their actions regarding this contentious issue will define their tenure on […]

by John Pixley Vichyssoise. It’s cold potato and leek soup. But doesn’t vichyssoise sound so much more refined and elegant? Doesn’t vichyssoise sound fancy and exotic and all the more appropriate for a special occasion on a warm summer evening?  That’s what I thought when I was growing up and my father made vichyssoise one […]

by Valerie Martinez, Claremont resident and business owner In a community entrenched in dialogue and process, and defined by a never-ceasing desire to promote good government, Claremont and Claremont’s politics can be complicated.  This was embodied in the recent city council decision to enter into an agreement with Golden State Water. But, after weighing the […]

Former Claremont council members express support The issue of whether Claremont should establish a municipal water system has been discussed, studied and evaluated for more than 20 years. Today, we former Claremont council members stand in support of the residents calling for the acquisition of the Claremont water system, and ask the community to support […]

Petition signature removal Dear Editor: I thought people might like to know that they can remove their name from a ballot initiative petition very simply. All they need to do is write a note to the Claremont City Clerk asking that it be removed. The request for removal can be mailed in or dropped off […]

by Denise Kruger, senior vice president of regulated utilities at Golden State Water Company Golden State Water Company recently submitted its 2014 General Rate Case (GRC) to determine rates for 2016 to 2018 with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), a filing that is required every three years for regulated utilities. The good news for […]

by Sue Schenk So what about this MOU? The 20 “commitments” and a critique can be found at www.claremont flow.org, but the short answer is that many of them Golden State Water already does, other points are already required by law, everything requires that GSW profit margins be maintained, and good water quality isn’t promised […]

by Bruce Cathcart I note in letters to the editor that Claremont Affordable Water Advocates (CAWA) is the target of a lot of vitriolic criticism. As a CAWA member, although I dread the inevitable recriminations, I reluctantly respond as an individual, not as a spokesperson for CAWA or Golden State Water Company (GSW). I write […]

Out-of-town streetwalkers Dear Editor: Now we have Golden State Water out-of-town streetwalkers prowling Claremont—their latest ploy to confuse the issue of Claremont owning its water.  They are asking for residents to have the right to vote on what Golden State Water claims will be the real price of the purchase, $135 million, which they are […]

by Mellissa Martinez This week, a Claremont resident was up in arms when he discovered through home video surveillance that two election canvassers were engaging in some hanky-panky at his front door. He decided to share the furtive footage with the COURIER, and from there, it went viral…Claremont style. Many weighed in on Facebook with […]

by John Pixley Random thoughts coming in during a cool breeze on a summer evening in Claremont: • Should I feel guilty enjoying the sound of a water fountain? After all, we’re in the midst of a severe drought, and some towns up  north are rationing water. • Is a Kindle the new cheap paperback? […]

by Donna Lowe, Claremont Affordable Water Advocates (CAWA) The control of our water is a debate worth having. Urbanization and population growth places increased demand on all government services. Should government take over the system, by eminent domain, or is there a better way to hold the current provider accountable? The city council recently placed […]