🌱 Patch AM: How rescuers freed a trapped bear family near Claremont’s wilderness trails

What's up Claremont! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How rescuers freed a trapped bear family near Claremont's wilderness trails
• See how Claremont's colleges stack up in California's new top‑10 list

Also on today's calendar: Dyslexia 101 Workshop and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 58.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Calif. firefighters, wildlife wardens cut into cistern to rescue bear, 2 cubs (firerescue1.com) — A mother bear and two cubs were dramatically rescued from a cistern near Claremont Wilderness Park's 5‑Mile Loop Trail after hikers heard their cries and called authorities. More than 40 firefighters and wildlife wardens cut into the tank, drained the water, and guided the bears out safely, then secured the structure to prevent future animal entrapments.
   

• The 10 Best Colleges In CA, According To New 2027 Ranking (patch.com) — Several Claremont colleges rank among California's very best in Niche's new 2027 list, with Harvey Mudd, Pomona, and Claremont McKenna all landing in the statewide top ten. The rankings blend federal data with student reviews and now factor in wellness and "future readiness," highlighting how local campuses stack up nationally in value, academics, and student experience.
   

📸 Around Claremont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Claremont

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Friday September 4
• Schools Closed/District Office Open
  Claremont Unified Claremont, CA 91711
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Dyslexia 101 Workshop →
  The Round Building at Claremont United Methodist Church, 211 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Ophelia's Jump presents In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand →
  Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Upland
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• California Biodiversity Day Free Day 2026 →
  California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont
  8:00 am
• Ophelia's Jump presents In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand →
  Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Upland
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• Minimum Day BTSN - Dismissal @ 11:15 am
  Pepper Tree Elementary Upland, CA 91784
  6:15 pm
• 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
Tuesday September 8
• SJUSD School Board Meeting
  Snowline Joint Unified SLSS Board Room
  6:00 pm
• Montclair Council Meeting →
  Montclair City Hall, 5111 Benito St, Montclair
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Park Advisory Commission Meeting
  San Bernardino Regional Parks Regional Parks Admin Office Conference Room, 268 W. Hospitality Lane, 3rd FL, San Bernardino, 92408, United States
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

La Verne

• Bear, three cubs rescued from large cistern at California park (upi.com)
• Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Taps into New Verticals with Zoolzy Acquisition (investorwire.com)
• Meet Christina Lemaire (canvasrebel.com)

Pomona

• Orientation Adventure Bonds New Pomona Students in Shared Experiences (pomona.edu)
• 50th anniversary of the Ramones' debut honored with Hollywood Forever bash (dailynews.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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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