It’s time to celebrate London

by Jan Wheatcroft London has weather. I often stood at my window or on the street and just watched the weather enter, move and change from one extreme to the other.  Living here in southern California, I am used to “what you see is what you get” for...

Readers comments 8.11.12

Political culture Dear Editor,     Thank you for the Almanac. It is a timely and refreshing antidote to the negative letters that have appeared in the Courier lately.     It is clear that Michael Valentine and Joe Farrell dislike the...

Football season begins

For anyone who has played football before, August is a rite of passage for players who are ready to show coaches their athletic skills. It’s also hot, and much of the practice is focused on getting in shape for the upcoming season. For Claremont High School...