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In a split decision council rejects The Commons

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The city council on Tuesday expressed general agreement that while Claremont needs to build more housing, including affordable units, the development known as The Commons is not the right location. With two separate 3-2 votes, the council denied Clare Properties’ application to develop a mixed-use complex including housing units at the corner of Monte Vista Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.

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Is the pandemic over in L.A.? CDC makes big announcement

The tally of new cases in Claremont has slowed to a trickle and at long last the city has no new deaths to report this week. A vaccination clinic at the Hughes Center only filled about half of the available slots and the Village is humming with activity. So is the pandemic over here in Los Angeles County?

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License plate readers help CPD nab car thieves

Claremont’s license plate reading camera or cameras (the actual number and locations are a closely held secret) have been playing a starring role in the Blotter as of late, and this week is no exception; they helped recover three more hot cars, with two of the arrests of the same alleged thief! The first occurred at 1:50 a.m. near Towne Ave. and Arrow Hwy., when Claremont Police Department officers located a stolen black 1989 Toyota Camry.

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It was a day of firsts at the Claremont Colleges Saturday. At Claremont McKenna College, a graduate celebrates with an embrace following the in-person ceremony at Parents Field on the campus grounds. CMC had the first in-person graduation of the colleges in the area since the pandemic had cancelled them all in 2020. COURIER photo/Jessica Aitken

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Hendrick’s Pharmacy clinic focuses on youth

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Hendrick’s Pharmacy opened their version of a vaccine clinic on Saturday, May 15 as many local teens 12-17 took advantage of being eligible to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. And why not bring along lifelong friends as El Roble students waited in the incubation area after receiving a dose of the vaccine. The girls said they were excited about getting their first shot so they could look forward to having a more normal summer. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo

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Once in a lifetime sale at Barbara Cheatley's

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At 10 a.m. in the morning Saturday, May 15 over 100 loyal patrons lined up outside Barbara Cheatley’s Antiques as the store kicked off the first day of their blowout clearance sale. Many in the community were shocked and saddened to hear the news of the store’s closing after 45 years in the same location on Yale Avenue. Check out our story and interview with Barbara in her store. COURIER photo/Andrew Alonzo

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Q&A with new CUSD superintendent Jeff Wilson

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In a 4-1 vote, with Steven Llanusa dissenting, Claremont Unified School District’s Board of Education approved the hiring of Jeff Wilson last week as its new superintendent. Mr. Wilson starts July 1, taking over for interim Superintendent Julie Olesniewicz, who stewarded the district after the departure of Jim Elsasser in December 2020. His starting salary is $273,646 per year, plus benefits.

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In a split decision council rejects The Commons

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The city council on Tuesday expressed general agreement that while Claremont needs to build more housing, including affordable units, the development known as The Commons is not the right location. With two separate 3-2 votes, the council denied Clare Properties’ application to develop a mixed-use complex including housing units at the corner of Monte Vista Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.

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Is the pandemic over in L.A.? CDC makes big announcement

The tally of new cases in Claremont has slowed to a trickle and at long last the city has no new deaths to report this week. A vaccination clinic at the Hughes Center only filled about half of the available slots and the Village is humming with activity. So is the pandemic over here in Los Angeles County?

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License plate readers help CPD nab car thieves

Claremont’s license plate reading camera or cameras (the actual number and locations are a closely held secret) have been playing a starring role in the Blotter as of late, and this week is no exception; they helped recover three more hot cars, with two of the arrests of the same alleged thief! The first occurred at 1:50 a.m. near Towne Ave. and Arrow Hwy., when Claremont Police Department officers located a stolen black 1989 Toyota Camry.

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