Democratic congressional candidate Cynthia Matthews greeted citizens at an open house Sept. 25 in Claremont in an effort to get her message to the people.
La Verne resident and former student Cynthia Matthews will challenge incumbent Rep. David Dreier to represent the local 26th Congressional District, which includes La Verne, in the November general election.
In a part of the county typically neglected by candidates seeking national office, presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich rallied supporters at a backyard barbeque in La Verne Sunday evening.
The peace rally held last week on the Quad addressed the variety of issues that have arisen in recent weeks since the United States has been contemplating war with Iraq.