Opinion
by Mellissa Martinez At some point in elementary school, we encounter the very sneaky silent letter. We learn that although ‘knight’ sounds identical to ‘night,’ it actually begins with a ‘k.’ The same goes for ‘knob,’ ‘know’ and ‘knife.’ Teachers explain that ‘doubt’ and ‘comb’ have a hidden ‘b,’ while ‘hour’ and ‘honor’ start with […]
Facts and figures on water Dear Editor: In John Moylan’s letter in the July 18 edition of the COURIER regarding a potential purchase of the water company, he arrives at an approximately $30 million value for the Claremont portion of the company. ($777 million market capitalization times the fraction of 10,000 customers in Claremont divided […]
When Cameron Munter grew up in Claremont, it was special. Indeed, it was magical. Claremont was “a sun-dappled place where peace and all was possible.” This is what Mr. Munter remembers, as he shared in his commencement address at Pomona College 2 months ago. The career diplomat, who recently served as US Ambassador to Pakistan, […]
Major newspapers from around the country have discovered a serious byline problem. They include dailies from San Francisco, Chicago and Houston, among others. It seems staff reporters did not write certain local stories in these papers. They were outsourced to a company called Journalic. In an effort to hide how they did business, Journalic decided […]
The cost of water Dear Editor: Should the city of Claremont purchase the local water utility? Many say yes, a few say no. When I buy something, the most important question I ask is: How much does it cost? The city is hiring consultants to help value the water company. I thought it would be […]
by Ben Lewis, Foothill District Manager for Golden State Water Company Summer is officially here, bringing with it all the fun activities we look forward to, from backyard cookouts to Fourth of July parades and enjoying time outdoors. It also brings some of the hottest months of the year to our communities and that means […]
What to comment on an issue concerning Claremont. Let us know at editor@claremont-courier.com Council gets it right Dear Editor: For those with the patience and fortitude to brave long agendas, the final item addressed at the Tuesday, July 10 meeting of the Claremont City Council proved most rewarding. On a vote of 3 to 1 […]
I was on the Internet the other day, scrolling through my Facebook page when I came upon a friend’s photo of homegrown vegetables—cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes—that was almost Rubenesque in its ripeness and plumpness (if the reader will pardon my possible misuse of 16th century terminology describing fleshy and voluptuous women by applying it to […]
Tom Lamb Dear Editor: In last Saturday’s paper, there was an advertisement seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. I think it is important to note the sad reason we have a vacancy: the passing of my fellow commissioner Tom Lamb. Tom and I came to the Planning Commission at the same […]
Punky lives in London, England. He is a 5-year-old Yorkiepoo. He is small and very cute and attracts much attention from the city folk as he travels from place to place around London. When I visit London I rent a flat from his “grandfather.” His “grandmother,” who is my dear friend and traveling companion, Frances, […]
Ten years ago, I lucked out. Having just moved back to Claremont and feeling ready to leave my writing/editing position at Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple, I applied for a part-time reporter job at the COURIER. Martin Weinberger, then-owner/publisher, informed me that he had selected someone for the position but suggested since he had not officially […]
E-mail us at editor@claremont-courier.com. Please also include your phone number and address if you wish to be considered for publication. Patriotic concert Dear Editor: I have just returned from a concert performed by the Pomona First Baptist Church held at the Depot. This was billed as an evening of patriotic songs to honor America. In […]
by John Pixley “I think the lights are a bit slower here.” I never thought of it that way. The lights are slower in Claremont. My friend was talking about the stoplights here. He made the comment when we sat waiting at a red light. He was here in Claremont for another weekend, and he […]
Have a letter to the editor? Send to: editor@claremont-courier.com City speed limit evaluation Dear Editor: One of the city’s proposed changes on speed limits is on College Avenue between Arrow Highway and First Street. The speed limit would be raised from 25 to 30 miles per hour. You might think that is insignificant, until […]
by Jan Wheatcroft I shall share some short ideas about traveling and spending those free hours that fall into my lap when I should be working. The first is about choosing which airline to use for travel. For me, flying used to be a rather luxurious experience, whether I was traveling within the US or […]
by John PIxley I didn’t make it to the groundbreaking ceremony. It was just one of those things I would have liked to have gone to, but it was at a bad time for me. Actually, it wasn’t just one of those things. It was the groundbreaking ceremony for the extensive renovation of the Claremont […]