Obituary: Betty Jo Swayze Anderson

Educator, advocate for equality   Betty Jo Swayze Anderson died on January 10, 2017 at Pilgrim Place in Claremont. She was 88. She was born in Denver, Colorado on February 17, 1928, the only child of Harry and Bonnie Swayze. She graduated in 1945 from North High...

A strong argument for strong speech

by John Pixley   Should a college allow a parade on its campus in honor of Hitler? The young man, most likely a student, probably thought he was asking a trick question, something to stump or trap the speaker who had so authoritatively and confidently advocated...

Readers comments 2-3-17

Local rule Dear Editor: Intending to attend the meeting on sanctuary cities, I arrived at the Claremont City Council chamber at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24. All the public seats were taken, so I went home. Later, I learned that about 30 Trump supporters had...

Police blotter 2-3-17

Police warn of rubberized paint scam Homeowners should be aware that aggressive “energy” contractors are attempting to sell over-priced paint with promises that it will reduce a home’s energy costs. This is widely regarded as a scam that will not...