🌱 Patch AM: Where Claremont will first see work on the new A Line extension

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In today's newsletter:

• Where Claremont will first see work on the new A Line extension
• How CMC welcomed the Class of 2030 to Claremont this week

Also on today's calendar: Dyslexia 101 Workshop.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 97, low: 67.
• Sunday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Foothill Gold Line E-News Update – August 2026 Community and Project Updates (govdelivery.com) — Claremont residents are getting closer to A Line light-rail service, as final design for the Pomona-to-Claremont extension advances toward 60% completion and major construction targeted for late 2027. Survey and utility crews are already working at Claremont Metrolink Station, Indian Hill Boulevard, and nearby crossings, with more lane closures and third‑party utility projects expected through 2027.
   

• New friends, new journeys: CMC's Class of 2030 is here! (cmc.edu) — New students have just moved into Claremont McKenna College, bringing the Class of 2030 to campus with a full day of orientation, mentoring, and welcome events in Claremont. Families and first-generation students learned about new support programs, while student leaders and administrators emphasized belonging, exploration, and personal growth over the next four years.
   

📸 Around Claremont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Claremont

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Saturday August 29
• Opening Reception: Mavis Pusey, Restless
  The Claremont Colleges 747 N Dartmouth Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Dyslexia 101 Workshop →
  The Round Building at Claremont United Methodist Church, 211 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• California Biodiversity Day Free Day 2026 →
  California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Back to School Night for Chaparral High School
  Snowline Joint Unified Chaparral High School, 9258 Malpaso Rd, Phelan, CA 92371, USA
  5:00 pm
• Chaparral HS Title I Parent Meeting
  Snowline Joint Unified Chaparral High School, 9258 Malpaso Rd, Phelan, CA 92371, USA
  5:00 pm
• Back to School Night for Eagle Summit CDS
  Snowline Joint Unified Phelan, CA 92329
  5:00 pm
• Back to School Night for Snowline Academy
  Snowline Joint Unified Snowline Academy, 3919 Nielson Rd, Phelan, CA 92329, USA
  5:00 pm
• Snowline Academy Title I Parent Meeting
  Snowline Joint Unified Snowline Academy, 3919 Nielson Rd, Phelan, CA 92329, USA
  5:00 pm
• Back to School Night
  Magnolia Elementary Upland, CA 91786
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Baldy Mesa ES Title I Parent Meeting
  Snowline Joint Unified Baldy Mesa Elementary School, 10376 Baldy Mesa Rd, Phelan, CA 9
  9:00 am
Friday September 4
• La Verne Comedy Underground →
  La Verne Brewing, 2125 Wright Ave C-15, La Verne
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• New Wave Nation →
  The Arrow Room, 8443 Haven Ave Unit 101, Rancho Cucamonga
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Claremont College Services posted a job opening for Assistant Payroll Manager in Claremont. Apply here.
• La Verne University posted a job opening for ASC Service Coordinator (FWS) - 2026 - 2027 in La Verne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Claremont here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Verne

• How many California colleges made Time magazine's list of the best in the nation? (sanluisobispo.com)
• Readers squawk about Big Bear bald eagles, Hollywood haunts, A Line train (whittierdailynews.com)

Pomona

• Jerry Garcia, 56, Died in Motorcycle Crash on Pomona 60 Freeway (californiainjuryaccidentlawyer.com)
• 4884615 (avpress.com)
• Readers squawk about Big Bear bald eagles, Hollywood haunts, A Line train (dailybulletin.com)

Ok Claremont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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