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Steven Llanusa, Claremont Unified School District President, delves into the key issues of CUSD.
Feb. 22, 2022

Steven Llanusa, Claremont Unified School District President, delves i…

Steven Llanusa, President of the Claremont Unified School district and one who has spent a lifetime in service to education, set aside some time for an interview to better acquaint the listener a bit about himself and the lat...

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Merrill Ring, Democratic Club of Claremont's VP/Spokesperson, Discusses DCC's History, Charter, Values and Goals
Feb. 18, 2022

Merrill Ring, Democratic Club of Claremont's VP/Spokesperson, Discuss…

Merrill Ring , long-time Claremont resident, relates his life path as an involved Democrat and invaluable insight into the Democratic Club of Claremont . In his own uniquely conversational, yet candid and engaging manner, ...

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Interview with Juan De Lira, owner of Claremont's iconic Sherwood Florist, and Phoebe Carcamo, master apprentice/designer.
Feb. 10, 2022

Interview with Juan De Lira, owner of Claremont's iconic Sherwood Flo…

There are few businesses or buildings more inextricably linked to Claremont than Sherwood Florist , the modest stone oasis of floral beauty located at Indian Hill and Foothill Blvds. A Claremont icon for over thirty years, S...

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Estate Sale; best option?  Zoe TeBeau, Claremont's Top Appraiser and Estate Sale Curator, provides experienced insight and guidance.
Feb. 6, 2022

Estate Sale; best option? Zoe TeBeau, Claremont's Top Appraiser and …

Zoe TeBeau - one of Claremont's most respected Appraisers and Estate Sale Curators - recently took a well-earned break at the iconic Walter's Restaurant to share some coffee, her fascinating path from startup to successful en...

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Engaging and informative interview with Dr. Greg Schulz, Ed. D, Superintendent/President at Citrus College
Feb. 3, 2022

Engaging and informative interview with Dr. Greg Schulz, Ed. D, Super…

One of the most valuable advantages of being a Claremont resident is access to some of the best schools and colleges. Inarguably key among those is Citrus College. Dr. Greg Schulz, Ed. D., named Citrus' new Superintendent a...

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Interview with John Frame; sculptor, filmmaker, photographer, and production designer, currently exhibiting at CMA
Jan. 27, 2022

Interview with John Frame; sculptor, filmmaker, photographer, and pro…

John Frame, one of America's leading and most revered sculptors and alumni of Claremont Graduate University, took some time to talk to Claremont Speaks about his path to becoming a world respected artist, the foundation and ...

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Author and Poet Nancy Mintie and special guests read and discuss selections from her new poetry book,
Jan. 21, 2022

Author and Poet Nancy Mintie and special guests read and discuss sele…

Nancy Mintie, the founder of the Inner City Law Center and Uncommon Good , returns to Claremont Speaks to reveal her lifelong passion for writing poetry about her reflections on social justice and the nature of life and spiri...

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Jan. 12, 2022

"Assuming the Mantle": An extraordinary, insightful and funny intervi…

Jed Leano, recently voted Mayor of Claremont by his City Council colleagues, is inarguably among the city's most active, altruistic and involved residents and City Council members. In between balancing the many facets and de...

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Newly Arrived in Claremont's Community?  How best to become a part of it:  Interview with Anne Thorward, Vice President - Newcomers Access Center
Jan. 10, 2022

Newly Arrived in Claremont's Community? How best to become a part of…

Anne Thorward, one of the key driving forces behind the Newcomers Access Center (NAC), joins Claremont Speaks to help the community understand the NAC's history, functions, accomplishments and goals for the future. The NAC,...

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