Opinion

Time to wake up Dear editor: Maybe the death of such a lovely person can wake us up.  Claremont is a bicycle-friendly city.  Dedicated bike lanes are painted on many former four-lane streets which have been converted to two lanes to accommodate bicycles.  Symbols are even painted on some streets inviting cyclists to share the […]

New COVID restrictions Dear editor: On November 18, a story about rising COVID cases was posted. I enjoyed it and appreciated the information regarding L.A. County’s new restrictions—that being said, I think it’s undeniable that there are many more restrictions to come. Now more than ever, it looks like we will be fully closing down […]

“Every time in history that men and women have been able to respond to the events of their world as an occasion to change their hearts, an inexhaustible source of generosity and new life has been opened, offering hope far beyond the limits of human prediction.” —Henri Nouwen, Catholic Theologian and social justice writer  How […]

Few trust our election system Dear editor: If this past presidential election showed us one thing, it is that very few people trust our current election system. One side of the aisle is concerned with active voter suppression, while the other side worries about widespread voter fraud. Both concerns have an ugly tendency to get […]

by Jan Wheatcroft My early positive experience with massage was when I turned fifty-five and decided to treat myself to a week at the Deepak Chopra Center for Wellness in San Diego County. Besides the healthy food, yoga, meditation and exercises, we had daily massages based on the Indian practice of Ayurveda. I became a follower from […]

Rewarding experience Dear editor: Running for the Claremont Unified School Board has been one of the more rewarding experiences of my life.  I have met new neighbors and enjoyed the many opportunities to connect with the Claremont community. Participating as a candidate allowed me to listen and engage with students, staff and the people of […]

by John Pixley Josue Barnes was walking home from school one day.  He was a student at Claremont High School, where he played on the football team and earned good grades—good enough to get into college and then go onto a prestigious medical school back east, where he is currently a student. On that day, […]

Saying goodbye Dear editor: I write the monthly column Travel Tales for the COURIER.  Before that I sold ads. I have been a part of the Claremont COURIER for a very long time.  I love the COURIER and look forward to Fridays when it arrives at my mailbox.  All businesses go through troubled times and […]

My choice is Chris Naticchia Dear editor: Since my retirement from the city council, I have shared candidly about the pernicious threat that certain opinions and political strategies pose to the political and social fabric of our beloved Community.  And we have all experienced some level of discontent, confusion, and cognitive dissonance created by opinions […]

By Mellissa Martinez In 2008, after completing my master’s degree, I came up with the crazy idea of writing my own language column. My cover letter and proposal to the COURIER editor included three sample articles and several ideas for names, including: Word on the Street, City Talk, and Lex in the City. After months […]

by Peter Weinberger | pweinberger@claremont-courier.com It is with sadness that I report that former longtime editor and employee, Kathryn Dunn, no longer works for the COURIER. As most of you know, Kathryn was a key reason for the COURIER’s success over the years. However, the pandemic that has raged since March continues to make publishing […]

Thank you, board candidates Dear Editor: Thank you CUSD school board candidates Kathy Archer, Bob Fass and Chris Natacchia for Zooming with our Sixth Grade CORE (Claremont Online Remote Education) class. On three separate days, following some opening remarks, each candidate answered 10 to 15 questions from a class of 11- and 12-year-old students. After […]

Corey for the community Dear Editor: As a longtime resident of Claremont, I am supporting Corey Calaycay for city council.  Corey has consistently delivered on important community issues that directly impact our quality of life. He has voted to augment senior services, enhance youth and family programs, and support programs that make Claremont a leader […]

Good for Democrats Dear Editor: I take exception to your news article, “Big turnout for Democratic Club meeting raises questions,” published October 2. I have dedicated much of the last four years of my life volunteering my time to get out the vote for Democrats and I find Karen Rosenthal’s view that there was a […]

by Carole Callon Among the primary reasons for the City to reject “The Commons” proposal is that it requires the loss of 6.5 acres of commercially-zoned land and its potential to provide commercial amenities and tax revenues. The next opportunity to deny the project is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, when the Claremont […]

by John Neiuber During the second weekend of October, from Friday October 9 through Sunday, October 11, Claremont Heritage presents its 38th annual home tour, “Our Town—Small Homes & Accessory Dwelling Units.”  This year there is a twist. The home tour has gone virtual.  Over the three days of the home tour, viewers are able […]