Opinion
by Sue Schenk So what about this MOU? The 20 “commitments” and a critique can be found at www.claremont flow.org, but the short answer is that many of them Golden State Water already does, other points are already required by law, everything requires that GSW profit margins be maintained, and good water quality isn’t promised […]
by Bruce Cathcart I note in letters to the editor that Claremont Affordable Water Advocates (CAWA) is the target of a lot of vitriolic criticism. As a CAWA member, although I dread the inevitable recriminations, I reluctantly respond as an individual, not as a spokesperson for CAWA or Golden State Water Company (GSW). I write […]
Out-of-town streetwalkers Dear Editor: Now we have Golden State Water out-of-town streetwalkers prowling Claremont—their latest ploy to confuse the issue of Claremont owning its water. They are asking for residents to have the right to vote on what Golden State Water claims will be the real price of the purchase, $135 million, which they are […]
by Mellissa Martinez This week, a Claremont resident was up in arms when he discovered through home video surveillance that two election canvassers were engaging in some hanky-panky at his front door. He decided to share the furtive footage with the COURIER, and from there, it went viral…Claremont style. Many weighed in on Facebook with […]
by John Pixley Random thoughts coming in during a cool breeze on a summer evening in Claremont: • Should I feel guilty enjoying the sound of a water fountain? After all, we’re in the midst of a severe drought, and some towns up north are rationing water. • Is a Kindle the new cheap paperback? […]
by Donna Lowe, Claremont Affordable Water Advocates (CAWA) The control of our water is a debate worth having. Urbanization and population growth places increased demand on all government services. Should government take over the system, by eminent domain, or is there a better way to hold the current provider accountable? The city council recently placed […]
by Randy Scott, Claremont Outrage Seemingly out of the blue, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) has come to Claremont’s rescue. But please understand that Claremont ratepayers and Claremont taxpayers are the same people. The HJTA are concerned about Claremont taxpayers being fleeced by the city of Claremont in regard to the city acquiring Claremont’s […]
by Debbie Carini A picture of me and my husband and myself sits on the landing of our staircase. The photographer at our wedding caught us just as we turned to walk back down the aisle after taking our vows. We are both smiling. In fact, I am laughing—or more accurately—am giddy with relief that […]
Thank you, Luzman Brayton Dear Editor: When I first joined the faculty at Claremont Graduate University in 1981, it was Luzma Brayton who set the social tone and created a sense of community for the university. She worked for 23 years as event planner in the CGU President’s office. In those days, faculty and staff […]
By Peter Weinberger I was really hoping the new owners of the Orange County Register found the magic elixir for a receipt of financial success. For years, the newspaper had gone through the same revenue problems that have plagued the media industry. Their formula was like most other newspapers attempting to cut their way to […]
Selective hindsight Dear Editor: The “selective” 20-20 hindsight and tendency toward obfuscation of ultra-conservative or ultra-liberal individuals is a fascinating phenomena. For example, Donna Lowe’s recent comments as spokesperson for the thinly-disguised Golden State Water public relations shill called CAWA (Claremont Affordable Water Advocates). Ms. Lowe conveniently ignores the fact that Golden State Water (GSW) […]
by John Pixley I didn’t want the firemen to come. Really, I didn’t. It was pretty impressive that they did, though, complete with blaring siren and an array of first aid equipment. It was pretty impressive that they arrived so quickly. And it was even more impressive that they knew where I was, more or […]
by Jan Wheatcroft A few years ago, I took a simple, small ferry trip along the backwaters of Kerala in Southern India to an ashram, where I spent the night and continued on another ferry further south. Along the way, we passed beautifully thatch-covered boats with people lounging in what seemed like luxury to me. […]
by Dave Lutz “Future generations will look back at the time we are living in now. The kind of future they look from, and the story they tell about our period, will be shaped by choices we make in our lifetimes.” —Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, Active Hope Global warming: what an oppressive topic […]
Not a typical Sunday Dear Editor: When I woke up, I had no idea I would be going to a concert. Most Sundays are boring for me, but this day I was excited because my mom told me I would be able to attend a concert in Claremont. As a musician who plays the cello, […]
By John Pixley Krista Elhai has done it again. She got her Claremont High School students to do some amazing, crazy, wonderful magic. Or maybe it was the students who, once again, got Ms. Elhai to do some amazing, crazy, wonderful magic. Either way, seeing this got me all the more excited that we’ll be […]