"We think that we have gained a sufficient number of signatures to move forward with the recall [of Rosenthal and Liega]," Claremont Resident Mike Warshaw said. "You will be hearing from us again in the coming weeks."

Matthew Preusch Southard hears public comment.

Bearing over 1100 signed form letters expressing discontent over the city’s handling of the Irvin Landrum Jr. case, more than 300 protesters marched on Claremont’s City Council meeting this past Tuesday.

The march marked an increase in the level of pressure on the city council by the protesters, who were further aggravated by the city’s nomination of Thomas Scheidecker as Claremont Police Chief.

The Tuesday march also marked the first time that the students have made a large-scale effort to involve local media. The event organizers issued a formal press release; this had not been done for any of the previous marches. Moreover, in addition to the at least three reporters present, there were two camera crews on-site. The Los Angeles Times printed an article about the protest in its Wednesday edition, and, the local Fox affiliate has tentative plans to devote some airtime to the protest on Wednesday night.

Organizers of the rally drew a connection between the strong media presence and the council’s actions regarding Scheidecker. "We wanted to give the council a chance to make the right decision on their own accord; playing the media card was a last resort," rally organizer Michael Flynn ’02 said. "People spoke up for the first time against the city because they want the protestors to go away and they don’t want their city’s name to be tarnished."

Despite their victory in blocking the hiring of Scheidecker, protestors are holding to their rallying cry: "No justice, no peace!" Organizers plan to continue their weekly non-violent demonstrations outside of City Hall on Wednesday mornings, as well as at the bi-weekly city council meetings.