Camp Kesem at The Claremont Colleges, which supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer, has announced it is now accepting online applications for its free summer camp session. To learn more or to register a child, visit kesem.org. Camp Kesem is organized locally in Claremont by students from The Claremont Colleges. In summer 2019, Camp Kesem at The Claremont Colleges will host 40 campers from July 28 to August 2 at Lions Camp at Teresita Pines.
Claremont police rescued a 17-year-old girl at Motel 6 who may have been a victim of human trafficking. After getting a tip from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, officers went to the motel around 2 p.m. and found the girl, who was a reported runaway from Kentucky, Sgt. Ewing said.
Claremonters were given a crash course on how to draw city council districts during two workshops on Sunday, January 13.
The two presentations—at Blaisdell Center and Hughes Center—went over how to map out districts in Claremont, in preparation for the city’s eventual transition to by-district elections.
As Claremont’s move to voting districts goes forward, the possibility of more councilmembers or an at-large mayor will be discussed in a special meeting this Thursday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m.
The special city council meeting will be the second public hearing to gather input on the city’s transition to by-district elections, where each councilmember represents a different part of town. Currently, Claremont is at-large, where voters select all five councilmembers.
The second of several winter storms expected this week rolled through the area on Monday drenching an already damp Inland Valley following last week’s rain. Tuesday the rain is forecast to start in the afternoon but will continue all night and into Wednesday. Also it will be cool for Southern California with highs in the mid 50s. For the San Gabriel Mountains, heavy snow will fall at elevations over 7000 feet. Snow totals could hit two feet at the Mt. Baldy ski area. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Volunteers are needed to assist with the 2019 greater Los Angeles homeless count on Tuesday, January 22.
The city will participate in in partnership with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
To register to volunteer, email vvan@ci.claremont.ca.us or call (909) 399-5356. Please include your name and phone number, and if you are interested in being a driver.
Stop by the city council information booth at the Claremont Farmers Market on Sunday, January 13 and meet your new councilmembers.
Members of the council will take a one-hour shift from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. along with city staff. The city council booth is a chance for residents to talk with the council in an informal setting.
The second of several winter storms expected this week rolled through the area on Monday drenching an already damp Inland Valley following last week’s rain. Tuesday the rain is forecast to start in the afternoon but will continue all night and into Wednesday. Also it will be cool for Southern California with highs in the mid 50s. For the San Gabriel Mountains, heavy snow will fall at elevations over 7000 feet. Snow totals could hit two feet at the Mt. Baldy ski area. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Claremont is on its way toward district-based elections, after the city council voted unanimously Tuesday to embark on a 90-day process of drawing up a district map.
Tuesday’s meeting was the first of several public hearings and workshops to gather input from residents about the city’s impending transition to district-based elections. District-based elections work by mapping out five or more areas in a city, whereby each section is represented by a councilmember.
You can find the essence of Cafe X2O—Claremont’s newest Mediterranean restaurant—in its name.The name, according to owner Alex Manougian, represents a warm greeting between friends: two kisses and a hug. “It’s kind of our take on xoxo,” Mr. Manougian said. “It’s a common Lebanese greeting, you get a kiss on each check and an embrace and a handshake.” COURIER video/Matt Weinberger
Claremont has long been a member of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) which works towards using more renewable energy for your electric bill. Coming in February 2019, this will impact your SCE charges as customers are automatically signed up to be part of this effort. You do have choices how much clean energy you want to use, but need to go online to set the amount. Otherwise, you will automatically be signed up. Here is an educational video that explains how it all works. COURIER video/Matt Weinberger
City crews began installation of a new residential permit parking zone on the residential portion of Harvard Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and 12th Street.
The permit parking zone was approved by the city council at its November 27 meeting and will be in effect seven days a week, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.
The Canyon Montclair announced 20 concerts, with tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. on January 21.
COURIER readers can purchase tickets early, before they go on sale to the general public, by using the password “canyon,” beginning Tuesday, January 15. Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com, or by calling the Canyon box office.
In celebration of Women’s History Month (March 2019), Assemblymember Chris Holden is honoring outstanding women whose service has made a positive impact in their community.
One woman from each city in the 41st Assembly District will be recognized as a woman of distinction at Assemblymember Holden’s district office spring open house.
