Opinion
by Peter Weinberger | pweinberger@claremont-courier.com The Courier officially began operating as a nonprofit in October 2021. During the nearly three intervening years, we have averaged about $75,000 in donations annually, which has been added to our overall yearly revenue of 10 to 12 times that amount. This incredible generosity has literally been the difference between […]
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. The aim of the annual campaign, initiated in 2001, is to raise awareness of overdose, which has by now impacted every community in the country. Too many families have lost loved ones, but this campaign and others like it can save lives.
“The joy of being a stay-at-home father is the best thing I’ve ever felt. Being in tune with their every utterance, their diets, sleep schedules, doctor’s visits, and of course all that time spent exploring the neighborhood parks, climbing trees, swimming, and laughing, all the while serving as pre- pre-K teacher and caregiver, it just can’t be beat.”
by John Pixley I wanted to go to Ophelia’s Jump’s Midsummer Shakespeare Festival at the Sontag Greek Theatre on Pomona College’s campus last month. I really did, and I meant to. I have long been a fan of this theater company, which originated in Claremont, and thought it was cool that it staged this outdoor event […]
by Cher Ofstedahl | Special to the Courier An existential crisis threatens to force nonprofit foster family agencies supporting foster youth in California to close their doors. Since 1966, Claremont’s Trinity Youth Services has helped recruit, train, and support families to care for foster children in their homes. If state leaders don’t act to stabilize […]
“Despite a reasonable amount of curiosity in staying somewhat engaged with the modern world, technology, and scientific innovation, as a man of a certain age, some things remain out of my grasp. Artificial intelligence is among the advances with which I’m woefully behind the curve.”
by Laura Dandoy | Special to the Courier The recent settlement between the National Association of Realtors and plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit introduces significant changes to the real estate industry. These changes, set to take effect on August 17, 2024, bring both new requirements and new opportunities for buyers and sellers. Here are some […]
I’m not an adventurous or comfortable traveler, and that I lament. When I was younger, I dreamed of faraway travel. I never envisioned myself a jetsetter, but I certainly thought I would get out of California.
With local news and fact-based journalism at a crossroads during this election year, let’s start by putting to rest rumors about the Claremont Courier’s future: the Courier is not going anywhere, not going out of business, and not laying anyone off.
Few things in life go on forever. Time. The universe. CVS receipts. Parenting. That one’s endless too. The “hardest job you’ll ever love” is not for everyone, and that’s a good thing, because few jobs come with such massive responsibility, or have the potential to affect things so long after you’re gone, as this one.
The ranch, often referred to as the California ranch, the American ranch, or as the rambler, is quintessential 20th century American architecture.
“It seems the historic building at 129 Harvard Avenue, formerly home to the Press, will remain vacant for the time being. Plans for the prime Village spot, which barring obstacles will be the 11th location of the Finney’s Crafthouse chain, have been approved by the city, and if all goes smoothy, Finney’s could be open early next year. I for one think Finney’s will work pretty well in the Village. The prices aren’t crazy, the menu is diverse, and the food’s pretty good. I’m rooting for Finney’s to add some mid-priced excitement to the Village’s crowded restaurant scene.”
Few expected stocks to repeat their stellar 2023 performance in 2024, but markets are doing just that and at their current rate could even eclipse last year’s run. While the pace of the rise moderated in the second quarter, the leading global stock benchmark added about 3% in the second quarter, taking its year-to-date gain to nearly 12%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 U.S. large cap index did better still as a handful of tech giants fueled a 4.3% second quarter rise, bringing the year-to-date return to a heady 15.3%. Since the 2022 financial markets debacle, the S&P 500 is up a remarkable 45.6%.
I hope you all saw “Widow Clicquot,” which was showing recently at our beloved Laemmle Claremont 5 theater. It is a compelling story of an 18th century innovator who took over her husband’s Champagne business, finally becoming one of France’s first celebrated female entrepreneurs. This leads me to today, as I’m excited to delve into a topic on my mind: girl bosses!
“I am thrilled to report the Claremont Courier picked up 12 California Journalism Awards this past Saturday. The ceremony at the Universal Sheraton Hotel honored the best of California journalism from 2023 and included nearly 3,000 entries from across the state. Though we didn’t win any first place awards this year (following a Courier record 19 wins — including five first place awards — for 2021, and nine more with three firsts in 2022), that the Courier, with our tiny staff and modest circulation, was among the finalists in 12 categories, was remarkable.”
Does the thought of sitting through a performance of Shakespeare in the park make you yawn or wince? Francis Beaumont wrote “The Knight of the Burning Pestle” in 1607 for people like you.