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Cool California Bear
  • The Golden Bear, embraces nine-year-old Emma Humphries and six-year-old Kylie Cheetwood on Monday during the weekly concert at Memorial Park. The bear visited Claremont to help promote a statewide competition called Cool California Challenge.

    The Golden Bear, embraces nine-year-old Emma Humphries and six-y...

  • Nelson Wang, dressed as California’s Golden Bear, entertains the crowd by pretending to look for food on Monday during the concerts at Memorial Park. The bear’s visit is part of Energy Upgrade California’s Cool California Challenge.

    Nelson Wang, dressed as California’s Golden Bear, entertains t...

  • Nelson Wang, as the California Bear, dances with the band Kulayd as they sing “Under the Boardwalk” on Monday in Memorial Park. The bear entertained the crowd throughout the evening as part of the Cool California Challenge.

    Nelson Wang, as the California Bear, dances with the band Kulayd...

  • Riley Zitar and Lily Miller help organize the Cool California Challenge booth on Monday during the concerts in Memorial Park. Since the promotion on Monday Claremont has taken over first place in the competition.

    Riley Zitar and Lily Miller help organize the Cool California Ch...

  • Nelson Wang, as the California Bear, relaxes with some concertgoers on Monday during the concerts in Memorial Park. The bear was a big hit with visitors to the park as he helped promote Claremont’s effort to win the Cool California Challenge.

    Nelson Wang, as the California Bear, relaxes with some concertgo...