Opinion
Once in a while there’s an adventure so unusual, it ends up being an experience you never forget. My wife Betsy and I had such an experience when managing our bed and breakfast, Gold Mountain Manor, near Big Bear Lake over the Thanksgiving weekend. It was no surprise a large snowstorm was marching toward Southern […]
“You’re alive!” I thought my traveling companion would die trying not to laugh or fall over in shock when the woman exclaimed this as he and I entered the motel’s front office. I had made reservations for the night, and this was the first night of his first trip with me. When he had taken […]
“Thank you for making dinner, Mommy,” my toddler says frequently as we sit down for our evening meal. The meal is usually nothing fancy, and my picky-eating toddler usually only eats a few bites before asking for a peanut butter sandwich. Still, his expression of appreciation, a practice he learned from my husband, always warms […]
Contracting with the sheriff Dear Editor: Some Claremont residents want us to contract with the LA County Sheriff to presumably reduce our public safety costs. Unfortunately for their proposal, a few days ago it was news that sheriff’s deputies are harassing and threatening the family members of individuals whom they have shot. That’s in addition […]
Early memory: my mother propped up in bed, licking her lips, as she thumbed through cookbooks. We always ate well at home. My mother liked roasts, stews, plates of good breads, baked potatoes as well as “foreign” foods that no one I knew ever ate. She cooked rabbit, escargot (snails), curries and fondues as well […]
No-fault evictions Dear Editor: After viewing last week’s city council meeting on November 12, I was disappointed to witness the way council members blatantly ignored the reasonable concerns of locals. This was evident in the public comment segment regarding the proposed ordinance of “no-fault ordinances” on Claremont tenants who are vulnerable to home evictions. Three […]
This column is the 11th installment of the Building Claremont series, and the eighth one addressing the modern built environment of Claremont. This month we explore the work and contributions of Boyd Georgi, Rufus Turner and Ken McLeod. Boyd Georgi Boyd Georgi was a Pasadena based architect who studied at USC and developed a modern […]
Thank you, Claremont Dear Editor: The No on Measure CR Committee would like to thank the voters of Claremont for giving the community a victory in the defeat of Measure CR. We appreciate each and every person who participated in the election and are grateful for our shared victory. There is much yet to accomplish, […]
by Don Gould A family friend (I’ll call him Sol) recently passed away in his late 90s. He outlived his wife and both his children, so it fell to me to act as the administrator of his estate. Sol got things right financially over his long life. He also neglected some easy steps that would […]
Support our businesses Dear Editor: Whatever the outcome from the Measure CR campaign, I hope this community can come together to support our local businesses. Brick and mortar faces significant challenges, and Claremont’s confluence of public buildings, service businesses, restaurants, and retail are pretty rare in Southern California. It’s something for us to be proud […]
by Jim Belna, Air Force veteran, member of Claremont Keith Powell American Legion Post 78 Veterans Day is set aside to honor the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Some were heroes; others endured danger and hardship; and a few (like myself) merely “flew a desk.” Irrespective of the circumstances […]
by Mellissa Martinez One of the great things about working at a college is that I am surrounded by youthful language changers. Not only do I get to hear many new expressions, but I’m also expected to step out of my comfort zone and attempt to understand, and perhaps even incorporate, some of the fresh […]
Definitely yes Dear Editor: There seems to be some concern that shoppers and diners will avoid Claremont if they know they’ll pay an additional 75 cents for every $100 spent on taxable commodities. I was interested to learn that there are several cities in Los Angeles County that have already implemented this tax. I did […]
by Jan Wheatcroft The other day I received one of my travel magazines and across the front it shouted, “The Romance of Travel,” which quickly caught my eye. However in smaller print it emphasized honeymoons, lovers retreats and romantic adventures for two. I felt immediately put off these subjects as it was totally not […]
The PERS problem Dear Editor: Claremont faces a budgetary crisis that is by no means unique for a California city. Statewide, cities are having to make hard choices about their budgets due to rising costs. One of the primary budgetary pressures on cities is pension liabilities. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, the […]
by Freeman Allen “Whereas the city of Claremont, in avoiding budget shortfalls, has cut funds for sustainability programs and personnel; Whereas advocacy for city sustainability is an integral part of Sustainable Claremont’s mission; Whereas Measure CR can provide funds to avoid further cuts in the advancement of city sustainability; Therefore Sustainable Claremont advocates a yes […]