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Cool zones open throughout Claremont

As temperatures across the region soar into the triple digits, Claremont is opening four cool zones throughout the city to those who are looking to beat the heat.

CHS video production class honored by public service film contest

The Claremont High School advanced video production students were honored by a public service announcement film contest called Street Art Safe, a Los Angeles based film contest aimed at raising awareness for safer streets. CHS entered seven films and all seven were selected as finalists, with six won additional awards, including taking the top honor or Gold Award for the film Intersection.

Council approves one-year contract with employee groups

The Claremont City Council passed a group of agreements outlining employee benefits. The roughly 135-page memoranda of understanding (MOU), passed as a consent calendar item—which means it was part of a group of items deemed non-controversial by city staff and passed with a single vote—caps off months of negotiation during closed session with members of the city council and several city employee associations.

University Club installs new president

Donna Bernard has been installed as the new president of the University Club of Claremont, the club that offers “the most intellectually stimulating luncheon in town.” Dr. Bernard is a former school superintendent. Mel Boynton is the new vice president, and Wes Hawks, Lucy Lynch and Rich Phillips were elected to the Board of Directors.

Learning Lab brings virtual reality to Claremont schools

At Oakmont and Mountain View Elementary schools, students had the chance to experience learning through ‘mixed reality.’ Combining virtual and augmented reality technology, the zSpace Learning Lab, a bus containing specialized computer equipment with 3D glasses, brought their virtual classroom to campuses on Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6.

Fallen tree closes north Claremont street

A large pine tree fell Sunday afternoon completely blocking the sidewalk and partially obstructing Forbes Avenue. Police responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. and eventually had to close the street to traffic until the tree was removed from the roadway at 7:30 p.m. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff