Claremont Speaks
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Claremont Speaks' goal is to provide a venue where the important issues of Claremont, CA and surrounding communities can be brought forth freely, uncensored and unrestricted. To be a guest on Claremont Speaks, please email [email protected].
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Claremont's Children's Foundation of America; Christina Garcia on their history, events and successes.
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBClaremont is exemplary in its charitable efforts. Claremont's chapter of the Children's Foundation of America is among the most enduring and effective of our charity organizations. In this informative and uplifting interview, CFA's Volunteer Coordinator, Christina Garcia, highlights some of their many community-based programs that help children in need so that they may lead healthy, productive lives. Many events that residents and visitors attend each year are put on by Claremont's CF...
Can Claremont Solve its Homeless Problem? Anne Miskey, President & CEO, Union Station Homeless Services, on several successful, proven options.
September 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBEveryone in Claremont is affected by the growing homelessness population in one way or another. At a recent Claremont meeting with representatives from Claremont PD and the City Staff, one key question was "What can be done - right now?" to solve the homeless problem in the Village business district. Anne Miskey, President and CEO of Union Station Homeless Services and a nationally recognized expert on ending homelessness, took a turn at the microphone to help answer this and other import...
Can Anti-Semitism/hate be eradicated in Claremont? Jason Moss, Exec. Dir. of the SGPV Jewish Federation, on playing the "long game" to success.
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThe US, and Claremont specifically, have experienced an increase in reported instances of antisemitic and other hate crimes recently. Most Claremont residents condemn such actions, but there are still those who cling to the mistaken and irrational beliefs that have been around for thousands of years. The Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, led by their Executive Director, Jason Moss, firmly believe that antisemitism and all forms of hate and "othering" can be o...
Is the EPA REALLY serving the US, or is it "owned" by Big Agriculture/Chem? - Dr. Evaggelos Valliantos, EPA insider and environmental activist on how the EPA's procedures allow dangerous pesticides to be approved, and how to fight back.
June 25, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBDr. Evaggelos Vallianatos, one of Claremont's many authors and resident authority on broad spectrum of topics, including zoology and the history of science, has worked on Capitol Hill and at the US Environmental Protection Agency for almost three decades. Dr. Vallianatos took a break from his research and writing to give Claremont Speaks some insight into how the EPA started and what the early days were like, and the corruption and duplicitous research that has happened since, including how...
CUSD: Ready for a New Voice? Trustee Area 4 Candidate Aaron Peterson makes his case.
June 19, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBKey questions in selecting a candidate include "Do I really know them, and will they truly represent my vision, values and objectives for the school district?" In this candid and personal interview, Aaron Peterson reveals his path to this point, his personal stake in CUSD's success - including the education of his own children - and answers those questions in sharing his hopes and vision for the direction and future of the Claremont Unified School District. Vying for the vacated Truste...
La Puerta/TruMark Housing Project - Will the "Builder's Remedy" be needed? - Eric Nelson, Trumark Homes VP, shares project updates, clarifies the goals and explains the options.
June 01, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn the ongoing evolution of the housing project slated for the site of the former La Puerta school, many aspects have changed, some several times. Eric Nelson, Vice President of Community Development at Trumark Homes, has been collaborating with Claremont's schools, city staff, residents and other stakeholders for over three years, aiming to get a project most everyone will like and approve to construct. Eric was previously a guest on Claremont Speaks (April of 2021, Click here to listen)...
Human Organs - Harvested in China, Sold around the world: Dr. Wen Chen on the horrors of the CCP's organ harvesting industry.
May 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBSometimes the catalyst that drives an epiphany is almost accidental, yet can bring out the very best in people, and puts them on the course to what they are sure is their true purpose. For Dr. Wen Chen, her awakening happened after a conversation with one of her colleagues regarding the events of Tiananmen Square, in 1989. Until that conversation, she believed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) line; that nothing much had happened, and the students and people were the ones who attacked the...
Human Organs - Harvested in China, sold around the world: Dr. Wen Chen on the horrors of the CCP's organ harvesting industry.
May 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBSometimes the catalyst that drives an epiphany is almost accidental, yet can bring out the very best in people, and puts them on the course to what they are sure is their true purpose. For Dr. Wen Chen, her awakening happened after a conversation with one of her colleagues regarding the events of Tiananmen Square, in 1989. Until that conversation, she believed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) line; that nothing much had happened, and the students and people were the ones who attacked the...
Does the Claremont Unified School District Need a Doctor? Dr. Alex McDonald, CUSD District Four Candidate, believes so, and shares his perspectives on improving Claremont's schools - for everyone.
May 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThere is a direct relationship between the value of living in Claremont and the quality of Claremont's schools. In an effort to maintain and strengthen that link, Alex McDonald MD is running for Claremont Unified School District (CUSD) in the Special Election for Trustee, District 4 to be held on July 25, 2023. Alex was able to take a short break from his busy schedule as a CUSD parent and his practice as a family and sports medicine specialist to answer some of the most pressing quest...
Ordinary Citizens Take Action: Mike Netter Shares How To Make A Difference In California Politics
May 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBPolitical activist/Grass Roots advocate Mike Netter joins Claremont Speaks to discuss key topics, including the recall efforts of Governor Gavin Newsom and District Attorney George Gascón. Energetic, informed and interesting, his passion is to create a better political landscape for California and the "ordinary" people in it. Mike is one of the driving forces behind the recent recall efforts of Gavin Newsome and George Gascon. Mike, along with others, decided to launch a recall of Gavin N...
Claremont Streets For People: Making It Safe To Ride Or Walk In Claremont
April 27, 2023 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThree members of the activist group Claremont Streets for People - Ross Pringle, Buff Brown, and Nic Lucio - took the opportunity to introduce themselves and the Streets for People group, then explain their strategy to reach their goal of making the city and its streets safer and more enjoyable. As strong advocates for bike and pedestrian safety, they put forth how residents have a proven pent-up demand for cycling in Claremont, and that safer streets would help achieve that, along with a ...
Urban Foraging in Claremont; Expert Forager Douglas Kent previews his Earth Day workshop/walking tour.
April 10, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBNutritious, healthy plants surround us--in our neighborhoods, where we work, and where we call home. For Claremont's Earth Day Celebration on April 23, expert forager Douglas Kent is leading a foraging tour of Claremont, hosted by Sustainable Claremont as part of its continuing effort to make Claremont a more sustainable community. Doug started eating weeds in 1979 and has never looked back. Since 2008, he has been teaching the techniques of foraging and wildcrafting at Cal Poly Pomona...
Claremont's AB 1482 Tenant Protection and Rent Stabilization Ordinances - Can they be FAIR to ALL?
April 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBAssembly Bill 1482 (“TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2019″) and Claremont's proposed ordinances, which could further enhance the level of tenant protection provided, have presented Claremont's City Council with some unique opportunities and some difficult decisions. Katie Wand, the city's Assistant to the City Manager, is one of the key researchers on this topic and chief organizer of Claremont's public outreach efforts on this matter. Katie and the City's staff have made every effort to reach ou...
Human Trafficking & Prostitution in Claremont; Antonio Bestard, Local Top Defense Attorney, discusses reasons and real-world solutions.
March 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBClaremont: the city of trees, bees and PhDs. Human trafficking and prostitution are not usually the first thing people associate with the city's name. However, like nearly every other city in the US, Claremont has its share... ...and the problem is rapidly growing. Antonio Bestard is inarguably one of the area's top defense attorneys, especially among those focused on defending those accused of Human trafficking and Prostitution, among other crimes. He is one of only three Certified ...
Isabel Ebiner, San Dimas' favorite podcaster, on the community value of hyper-local shows, pivoting and creating a new one.
March 05, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn an effort to deliver ever-more value, it is time for Claremont Speaks to evolve. Isabel Ebiner, creator and host of the popular podcast Isabel in San Dimas assists in setting the course for leveling-up the focus and content of Claremont Speaks. Bringing the value of her experience and success with her eponymous podcast, Isabel provides key insights for making the existing show edgier and more relevant, as well as offering fundamental guidance in creating a separate, all-new podcast. Ex...
Claremont's Parklets: To Keep or Not to Keep? Claremont City Staff's Katie Wand highlights the rules and trade-offs.
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBThe issues that come before the City Council in Claremont are often complex, nuanced with underlying rules, considerations and trade-offs of which most citizens are unaware. Whether to keep Claremont's parklets is no exception. Katie Wand, Claremont Staff's Assistant to the City Manager, offers up the results of her research, highlighting the many facets involved in whether Claremont keeps their Parklets - the outdoor dining areas permitted and built as a measure to allow restaurants to...
Marshmallows...for Adults? Absolutely! - Rosemallow Artisanal's Lani Fox and Uncommon Good's Johanna Teissere explain and tempt your tastebuds.
February 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBMarshmallows are reported to have been invented in Egypt, around 2000 BC. Four millenniums later, Lani Fox - owner of Rosemallow Artisanal, a small batch artisanal confection company - has taken marshmallows to the next level. Opening last year, Lani has been creating exciting, innovative and seasonal desserts using ingredients grown in her own garden and/or selected by Johanna Teissere, Farm Director and Master Gardener at Uncommon Good, from their farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and oth...
Common Good International Film Festival 2023: Unique and powerful movies that provoke thought, create questions.
February 05, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBClaremont is regarded by many as "where you go for what you can't get anywhere else", which only starts to describe the offerings at 2023's Common Good International Film Festival. After a COVID-related hiatus, the festival is returning , better than ever. Festival leaders, eloquent spokespeople (and mega-movie-fans) Jeremy Fackenthal and Jim Fahey share the purpose and goals of the festival and its sponsor, The Center for Process Studies. Jeremy and Jim provide highlights about the festi...
Dr. Deepak Shimkhada - Claremont-based author, historian, Nepalese art expert and educator - previews and discusses his latest works.
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBDr. Deepak Shimkhada, PhD, returns to Claremont Speaks to provide some insight into four new books he has either written or been a chief collaborator. As way of recording the highlights of his nearly eight decades of extraordinary experiences, Dr. Shimkhada chronicles many of his best memories in Nepal to California: A Life of Adventure and Memories. He recounts growing up in a small village near Mt. Everest, his transition to Kathmandu, Chicago and then Los Angeles, Dr. Shimkhada takes ...
The Antikythera Mechanism, a 2100 yr. old astronomical computer; could it have changed the direction of today's technology? Claremont's Dr. Evaggelos Vallianatos explains how.
January 31, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBThe Antikythera Mechanism, an astronomical computer probably crafted in Rhodes in the second century BCE, is regarded as being the first precision, gear driven calculator and the forerunner of modern computers. Found by sponge-divers as a corroded lump in a 2,100-year-old Roman-era shipwreck in the early 1900's, it is one of the most advanced examples of technology ever discovered from the ancient world. The level of genius revealed by this wondrous mechanism has fascinated and astounded h...
Stand up, Speak up, and Be Valued; Kathryn Mora discusses using your voice and following your bliss.
January 06, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBKathryn Mora - a popular writer for The Claremont Courier and one of the most favored by Claremont Speaks' listeners - returns to the microphone to relate a story about a recent outpatient visit in which the staff illustrated some of the all-too-common treatment of those who, as Kathryn delicately puts it, "have had a lot of birthdays." Her experience in one of Claremont's otherwise best medical facilities showcased what can go wrong as a result of culturally ingrained behavior towards olde...
Random Shorts: Nancy James on the Happy Crowd and Claremont's sense of community.
December 26, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBThe Random Shorts series is an effort to post the several short but enjoyable interviews that, unfortunately, had to be temporarily set aside (not forgotten) due to life, time and scheduling constraints. As everyone was leaving the Happy Crowd's last concert, likable and witty Nancy James accepted the invitation from our roving interviewer to take the mic. She briefly discusses how much she and her family enjoyed the Happy Crowd that night and over the years, where she's from and what br...
Random Shorts 2022: Nancy James on the Happy Crowd and Claremont's sense of community.
December 26, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBThe Random Shorts series is an effort to post the several short but enjoyable interviews that, unfortunately, had to be temporarily set aside (not forgotten) due to life, time and scheduling constraints. As everyone was leaving the Happy Crowd's last concert, likable and witty Nancy James accepted the invitation from our roving interviewer to take the mic. She briefly discusses how much she and her family enjoyed the Happy Crowd that night and over the years, where she's from and what br...
Random Shorts, 2022 - Miguel Farer, Competitive Cyclist, talks about life, high-end bikes, racing with the champions, and what it takes to compete.
December 25, 2022 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOne warm evening, during the summer concert series, when most everyone else was not so interested, Claremont resident and experienced competitive cyclist Miguel Farer was kind enough to take the microphone and talk with Claremont Speaks' undaunted roving interviewer. His interview deserves to be enjoyed, so it is released now among the Random Shorts series. As a very nice surprise, Miguel spoke about his long and interesting career as a top-rated cyclist - competing with Lance Armstrong a...
Random Shorts 2022: Lori and Hector, enjoying the Happy Crowd's Last Concert
December 24, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBDuring the year, the hardworking staff at Claremont Speaks sometimes ventures into the wilds of Claremont, armed only with a field recorder and a couple of microphones, in hopes of speaking to everyday people about everyday stuff. Unfortunately, sometmes a few of these random, short interviews get superseded due to time and scheduling constraints. This series - Random Shorts - is intended to wrap up what has been an exceptional 2022, and air those worthy and real interviews, in their natur...
Random Shorts: Lori and Hector, enjoying the Happy Crowd's Last Concert
December 24, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBDuring the year, the hardworking staff at Claremont Speaks sometimes ventures into the wilds of Claremont, armed only with a field recorder and a couple of microphones, in hopes of speaking to everyday people about everyday stuff. Unfortunately, sometmes a few of these random, short interviews get superseded due to time and scheduling constraints. This series - Random Shorts - is intended to wrap up what has been an exceptional 2022, and air those worthy and real interviews, in their natur...
A Children's book...for everyone?: Author Marisa Nicely on her new book "Ezer the Bagel, the Rescue."
December 24, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBClaremont-ers love their dogs; they go everywhere with them, and during a trip through the village, not seeing one being walked would be odd. Among those, few are more famous and beloved than "Ezer the Bagel", the star of a new book series from parent, teacher of 30+ years and new author Marisa Nicely. Marisa/Ezer's new book is one of those rarities that both entertain but also carry an important and profound message that helps children with important life skills, such as: self worth, aw...
Can Claremont's Small Businesses Compete Against the Malls and "Big-Box" Stores? Matt Zertuche, CEO of Paymintz Merchant Processing, explains how.
December 23, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBClaremont's business community is made up of many unique, specialized retail destinations and relatively few mega-corporate businesses; no "big-box" stores, no large malls, and few classic "fast food" establishments. Claremont resident and entrepreneur Matt Zartuche, CEO of Paymintz Merchant Services Solutions, set aside a few moments to explain how having the right set of business tools and support is essential in competing with the large businesses and optimizing what is an ideal environ...
Can Claremont Lead in Environmental Stewardship? - Interview with Dr. Evaggelos Vallianatos, Ph.D
December 17, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBClaremont is rich in many resources, not the least of which are the smart, active and involved residents. One of the most prominent is Evaggelos Vallianatos, Ph.D , an ecopolitical theorist and environmental strategist, historian and outspoken activist in the fight against global warming. He describes this struggle as a matter of life-and-death for us all. In the first of what is planned to be a series of forthright and pointed interviews, Dr. Vallianatos posits that Claremont could, sho...
Activist Mandana Mojaverian on the murder of Mahsa Amini, the oppressive Iranian regime, and effecting much-needed change.
December 05, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBDuring a vocal civil demonstration in late September, a group of Iranian-American women sought to raise awareness of the fate of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year old Iranian woman that was beaten into a coma, and later death, by the Iranian government's "Morality Police." The ironically named enforcement group took exception to how Amini was wearing a head scarf...with tragic results. Mandana Mojaverian, a Claremont resident, student and activist, took a few minutes out to talk to Claremont Speaks ...
The Turkey Trot Chronicles (pt 5) - A select group of local professors discuss physics, education and their tradition of participation in every Turkey Trot.
December 05, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MBAs a final cap to the day, a small group of local professors were kind enough to take a few minutes to get acquainted and provide their insight and impressions of the race, the value of a dog as a co-runner, and being in the Turkey Trot every year since the beginning. These learned folks touched on what they thought was the real value of higher education and considered creating a special classification for the participating population that have a "canine co-racer" - for that special class o...
Movies, in theaters, "provide a community experience" - Interview with Vince Turner, Claremont Film Festival Creator & Producer
December 04, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBClaremont is a destination for many who seek to appreciate a variety of art forms, and among the most valued are independent films. Movie theaters were severely impacted by the pandemic, most vulnerable among them has been independent films. Vince Turner, however, is working to revive the movie-going experience by providing unique and interesting short-form, independent films in his weekly Claremont Film Festival. Showing first-rate, curated films selected from hundreds each week, Vince ...
The Turkey Trot Chronicles (pt 4) - Anil, Kunjin and Cairo, on the race and creating a new family tradition.
December 03, 2022 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBAnil, Kunjin and 3 yr-old Cairo, were cooling off after the 5K, and were amenable to talking briefly bout their first-ever Turkey trot. They discuss their livelihood, Claremont, the race and how pushing a 3-year old in a stroller the whole way should get some points for "degree of difficulty." Perspiration or not, Anil, Kunjin and his family intend to make the Turkey Trot an annual family tradition; one of the Sunrise Rotary Club's main objectives. Feedback, questions, comments, construct...
The Turkey Trot Chronicles (pt 3) - Darlene Berg of Endless Fitness, on the race, fitness and sponsoring Students in Need.
December 02, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBAt an event that is so much about fitness, everyone naturally expects to see Darlene Berg, Owner of Endless Fitness. And she did not disappoint; Darlene participated on many levels - helping to organize the 1K race, running in the 5K and having a booth at the event. After all that, she was still kind enough to take a few minutes to share her day at the event and the latest news and programs at Endless Fitness. Key among them is her sponsorship of Students in Need and their wish lists thro...
The Turkey Trot Chronicles (pt 2) - Suzanne Keen, Rotarian and President of Scripps College, on the race and impressions of Claremont.
December 02, 2022 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.61 MBDr. Suzanne Keen, who recently assumed the mantle as the President of Scripps College, was gracious enough to take a short break from handing out water bottles at the Rotary booth to speak with Claremont Speaks. She recounts her journey to, and impressions of Claremont, related how enjoyable being part of the Rotary and the race was, and how she and her husband Fran - running that day - were thrilled at what Claremont and SoCal consider "winter"...having recently come from upper New York st...
The Turkey Trot Chronicles (pt 1) - Lucky Feet Shoes' Nichole and Kevin talk walkin' the walk.
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBIn the crisp Thanksgiving morning of 2022, Claremont Speaks went to the Sunrise Rotary Club's Annual Turkey Trot, seeking to talk to those involved with the event. The ace pattaloog/sneaker-head team from Lucky Feet Shoes of Upland, Nichole and Kevin, were doing their best to educate and entertain the throngs of runners and those cheering them on. With their unrivaled command of footwear technology - and a dose of humor - they took a few moments to talk kicks with Claremont Speaks, and imp...
Introducing the Claremont Creative Connection; Businesswomen/entrepreneurs thriving through the power of collaboration, caring and mutual support.
November 26, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBBefore and, especially, during the pandemic, women in the Claremont artistic and business community needed help staying motivated, competitive...and profitable. Seeing a need, Elizabeth Preston, of Elizabeth's Art Studio created The Claremont Creative Connection; a tenacious and determined group of strong and talented women who were simply not going "give up" when the going got rough. Instead, Elizabeth has brought them together to share and benefit from one another's unique talents, skill...
Rise, Shine and let's TURKEY TROT, Claremont! Claremont's fall classic RETURNS!
November 06, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBAmong the many, many traditional and iconic events in Claremont each year, The Claremont Sunrise Rotary Club's Annual Turkey Trot is consistently one of the most anticipated, fun and well-attended. Gabe Millar, a prominent Sunrise Rotary member and one of the folks you always see at just about every function in Claremont, was able to join Claremont Speaks to share the details of the 15th annual Claremont Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot. Besides being a fun event, Gabe recounts the benefits to t...
Tough questions, honest answers...straight from the heart and mind of lifelong educator, CUSD President and Area 4 Candidate Steven Llanusa
October 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn the middle of the current race for the Claremont Unified School District's Board Seat for Area 4, experienced classroom educator and sixteen year CUSD School Board veteran Steven Llanusa took some time to respond to today's tough, complicated questions facing the Board, the staff and the students. Given the importance of the issues at hand, Steven Llanusa took Claremont Speaks' challenge to eclipse the level of the popular group forums, Steven embraced the opportunity and took ful...
Aging Well means Living Well - the right resources can make the difference; AgingNext CEO Abby Pascua on optimally managing aging.
October 11, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBAging is the one thing that everyone has in common, and does constantly, every day. Being aware of what's available to you is the greatest gift that you can give to yourself. At AgingNext, CEO Abby Pascua and her experienced and dedicated team are among Claremont's hidden gems in that their entire focus is on supporting and improving the quality of life as people get older. Describing her work as her purpose and calling - something she know is what she's meant to do - Abby recounts her pa...
"Conserve, Recycle, Reuse and Innovate": Javier Aguilar, Candidate for Director, Division III, of Three Valleys Municipal Water District on values, strategy and direction for the future.
October 09, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn the November 2022 election, to Claremont and La Verne, the contest for Director, Division III, of the Three Valleys Municipal Water District may be one of the most important. Seeking to take the area into the future is Javier Aguilar, an experienced and highly educated Senior Regional Planner with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Javi has analyzed the data surrounding our current water situation - declining supply and prices rising faster than incomes - and be...
Jed Leano, Candidate for re-election to City Council representing District 4, on some of the key issues of the campaign
October 02, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBOutspoken and active, Mayor Jed Leano has spent the last four years being a catalyst for change. Despite a full campaign schedule, Jed set a few minutes aside for this short but informative interview to cover some of the tougher questions and issues in Claremont at present; firearm safety, our approach to solving homelessness, the street racing problem and more. He responds in full to what others might take as fairly blunt questions. And in each answer, one can gets a true sense of his...
Six Decades in Water: Incumbent Candidate for TVMWD Director, Brian Bowcock, on the history and future of sustainable water supply...and more.
September 29, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBBrian Bowcock, the long-serving, incumbent candidate for Director of the Three Valleys Municipal Water Department, Division 3, brings over 60 years of experience and insights on the history, present state and future directions and decisions for the Southern California water industry. Brian draws on his wealth of hands-on experience gained from serving in many positions over dozens of years. Brian started working on water projects, as many do, in high school, operating a pickaxe and shovel...
"We need a real climate change plan, or we are in trouble." Jeff Hanlon - Candidate for TVMWD, Div. 3 - on modern, sustainable methods of providing Claremont's water supply.
September 18, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBJeff Hanlon, a first-time candidate for Board Director of the Three Valleys Municipal Water District (TVMWD), Division 3, is is keenly concerned about the effects of climate change and how it will impact Claremont's water sources. He is beyond certain that continued reliance on the philosophies and methods used for the last century or more - prospecting and mining new, but unsustainable natural water sources - is a bad short term "fix" that will eventually leave the region high and dry, so ...
Never Give Up; Claremont Mayor Pro Tem Ed Reece recounts his life's many hurdles, success, and events that shaped who he is today.
September 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBClaremont's Mayor Pro Tem, Ed Reece is one of the city's core group of people who are focused on, and dedicated to service to the community. In doing so, Ed is visible and known to the community through his past work on various committees and commissions, and over the last four years as a member of the City Council. Most who know Ed Reece now are unaware of the full measure of the unplanned life-experiences and challenges, and the choices he faced and made along the way. In this very p...
Never Give Up; Claremont Mayor Pro Tem Ed Reece recounts his life's many hurdles, success, and events that shaped who he is today.
September 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBClaremont's Mayor Pro Tem, Ed Reece is one of the city's core group of people who are focused on, and dedicated to service to the community. In doing so, Ed is visible and known to the community through his past work on various committees and commissions, and over the last four years as a member of the City Council. Most who know Ed Reece now are unaware of the full measure of the unplanned life-experiences and challenges, and the choices he faced and made along the way. In this very p...
The quality of aging is a choice - Jennifer and Adam Smith of The Exercise Coach on exercise, muscle quality and life in general.
September 03, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBEveryone makes choices in their lives; circumstances change, jobs can disappear, and many have a desire to do something on their own. Jennifer and Adam Smith were faced with the need for a change, and chose to do what really interested them. Leaving behind their stressful jobs and careers in which they felt burned out, together they decided to do something that made them feel good: helping others. They opened The Exercise Coach workout locations in Claremont and Glendora, and haven't reg...
Newcomers Access Center's Anne Thorward, President, shares news & updates, and introduces two outstanding new arrivals.
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThe Newcomers Access Center is a non-profit dedicated to assisting those who choose Claremont when coming to America, often from distressed areas of the globe. NAC continues to work tirelessly to improve the lives of the recent immigrants and help them get started properly in their new home. Anne Thorward, President of the Newcomers Access Center and one of the keys to their remarkable success, was able to join Claremont Speaks to share some NAC updates and news, and to introduce two of ...
Employment Means Success! Kari Anderson, EMS' CEO, relates how EMS helps those who want to work become employed...and invites all to their Labor Day Car Show
September 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn one of the most informative yet casual, conversational and sometimes tangential interviews, Kari Anderson, the CEO of Employment Means Success, describes her path to starting her own company, the often life-changing assistance they provide people who want to go to work, despite challenges and disabilities - such as blindness - and then invites everyone to attend their EMS Labor Day Car Show, Sept. 3, 2022, in Upland. In the soft summer breezes blowin' through the shady green trees(es) ...
CLASS is in SESSION! Trusted Canna Nurse Megan Mbengue announces the upcoming CBD/CANNABIS 101 Workshop.
August 27, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBTrusted Canna Nurse's professional team of experts - Megan Mbengue, BSN, RN, CHPN and Kathy Simmons, BSN, RN - are bringing their combined half century of direct nursing experience, board certification and graduate-level Cannabis training to Claremont in a unique, experiential workshop; CBD/CANNABIS 101. Megan and Kathy will focus on deconstructing the myths, lies and mis-information surrounding cannabis. Then, they'll bring forth the many, many roles and applications CBD and related p...