Opinion
The Colleges’ big footprint Dear Editor: In his article supporting building the Pomona College Museum of Art where Renwick House now is, John Pixley mistakenly says that the Colleges didn’t “dig in their heels” and use “clout and leverage” in the fight to build the Keck Graduate Institute on the Bernard Field Station. That lasted […]
by Debbie Carini I never met a garage sale I didn’t like— I once stopped at one on my way to a friend’s wedding in Hollywood and bought a vanity for my daughter’s bedroom. I had to valet park with said piece of 1930s vintage furniture half-hanging out of the back of our SUV, ala […]
by John Pixley It’s a project that “would violate the character and destroy the history of Claremont.” That’s not all. “Here’s the reason for the proposed location: somebody has a lot of money to put into a project and they want it to be in the most prominent location with their name on it. In […]
Memory lane Dear Editor: There was an admirable article in the September 18 COURIER about CHS Principal Brett O’Connor reminding students to show courtesy to the visiting Damien High School football team and fans. Also, the Los Angeles Times wrote an article about God and the outcome of games. It brought back memories of my […]
Yes on Measure PS Dear Editor: For the past 12 years, city commissions and citizen committees have explored options for constructing a new public safety facility that is now overdue. While the existing police station has served us well for over 40 years, the building is no longer suitable for today’s police operations. The community […]
by Jan Wheatcroft Summer is my time to visit friends in Europe. Emails fly between us as places are chosen for our explorations. Hotels are scrutinized, location and prices weighed, until the skeletal part of our journey is planned out. Then, finally, flights are booked and train connections are examined. My friend Frances usually takes […]
Our global climate Dear Editor: Mark Merritt’s letter “What climate change?” in the September 18 issue of the COURIER illustrates well the confusion of some folks between local weather and global climate. A one-day local rain in southern California does not offset meteorological conditions in Africa, Australia, Europe, the Arctic and elsewhere. Even more important […]
by Mellissa Martinez In the ’70s and ’80s, the word ‘trend’ was associated with current fashion, popular culture and hip hairstyles. Trends seemed more durable, often lasting for months if not years. In my case, ‘trendy’ meant Jordache jeans, ruffle shirts, aerobics, sweatbands, crimped hair and side ponytails (you get the picture). Thanks to our […]
Claremont Craft Ales isn’t just home to a selection of beers with locally inspired names like Indian Hill, Café Padua and Station 101. It houses a couple of avid readers who like the written word as much as they do the brewed beverage. The COURIER recently caught up with cousins Emilie Moultrie and Natalie Seffer […]
by John Pixley “And we’re back.” The trip was over. The weekend getaway was at an end. No doubt about it. For one thing, it was definitely time to put on the air conditioner in the van. It was suddenly hot. Seriously hot. Now that we were down off the mountain—a short half-hour drive—the […]
Put public safety first Dear Editor: On November 3, Claremont residents will have the opportunity to vote on a parcel tax to finance the construction of a new police station. It is instructive to compare the costs and benefits of this project with those of the proposed water system acquisition. The planned $50 million station […]
Summer’s end by Debbie Carini Labor Day is a curious holiday. It was officially established in 1887 by Grover Cleveland and dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers, but most folks today think of it as a three-day weekend accompanied by big markdowns on patio furniture. It is always celebrated on […]
Peppertree Square Dollar Tree Dear Editor: As a Claremont resident and the owner of the firm responsible for leasing Peppertree Square, I want to respond to Mr. Auerbach’s September 4 letter and provide further information to Claremont residents regarding Dollar Tree, the ownership of Peppertree Square and the leasing process. First, the center has been […]
by Freeman Allen I wanted to visit homes on Forsyth Place to talk about the Claremont Energy Challenge, but there was no place I could park. All the spaces were vacant but all were posted “Residence Permit Required,” even on nearby streets. That’s Claremont’s response to complaints about the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park attracting […]
It makes sense. I was explaining to a couple friends that there were lots of students in town, being dropped off by parents and moving into the dorms with computers and swivel chairs and an extra pair of bed sheets bought at the local Target, even though classes at the Colleges wouldn’t start for a […]
Claremont, City of Trees… Dear Editor: If you go to Google Earth and start navigating to a point over southern California, something very interesting happens. Claremont is easy to locate from quite a distance because it is greener than any of the communities surrounding it. Closing in on the image of our fair city, the […]