🌱 Patch AM: What the new 74-unit affordable housing project means for Claremont

Good day Claremont! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What the new 74-unit affordable housing project means for Claremont
• Why George Fox's hot-start football team is coming to Claremont next.
• How does Harvey Mudd's sky-high cost compare to USC's?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Season Kick-off for Operation Christmas Child and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• L.A. County Invests $220 Million in Affordable Housing (koreadaily.com) — Los Angeles County has approved funding for a 74‑unit affordable housing development in Claremont, part of a $220 million countywide investment to ease the housing crunch. The project, led by Mercy Housing, will join 19 other developments aimed at low‑income residents, seniors, and people exiting homelessness, funded through the Measure A sales tax.
   

• Newberg Sports Roundup: Sept. 8-14 (newsberg.org) — George Fox University's undefeated football team is heading to Claremont to face Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at noon after clinching the Oregon Cup with a close win over Lewis & Clark. The roundup recaps a busy week for Newberg high school and George Fox teams, including water polo, soccer, volleyball, cross country, and golf results.
   

• USC 'Sticker Shock': New analysis ranks USC as fourth most expensive university (uscannenbergmedia.com) — Harvey Mudd College in Claremont tops a new list of the nation's most expensive universities, with a total cost higher than USC's and a lower net price after grants. The piece compares tuition, aid, and living costs at USC and Harvey Mudd, highlighting how California's high cost of living and limited need-based aid are shaping students' financial burdens.
   

📸 Around Claremont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Claremont

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Friday Noon Concert Series →
  Lyman Hall, 340 N College Ave, Claremont
  12:15 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• Jumma →
  McAlister Center, 919 N. Columbia Ave., Claremont
  12:30 pm
• GitHub: Version Control - Level 1 →
  1:00 pm
• LaTeX: Equation Writing - Level 1 →
  3:30 pm
• RLCIE Fellows Program Innovation Sprint →
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Comedy Claremont with $4.99 Margaritas →
  El Ranchero, 984 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont
• Dolly Parton Tribute Under Candlelight →
  Claremont CA
• RLCIE Fellows Program Innovation Sprint →
  9:00 am
• Fall First Year Networking Mixer →
  Drucker Institute, 1030 N. Dartmouth Ave, Claremont
  10:00 am
• An Artistic Legacy: Scripps at 100 Exhibition →
  Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Scripps College, 251 E. 11th Street, Claremont
  12:00 pm
• An Artistic Legacy: Scripps at 100 Opening Reception →
  Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Scripps College, 251 E. 11th Street, Claremont
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• 2026 Season Kick-off for Operation Christmas Child →
  Azusa Pacific University, 901 E Alosta Ave, Azusa
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I had the honor of receiving the Certificate of Appreciation after 2 years of volunteering for the Claremont Police Commission.
  Thank you for the opportunity to serve these past two years. (Nextdoor North Claremont)

• Claremont Unified posted a job opening for Girls Varsity Tennis Head Coach/Claremont High School in Claremont. Apply here.
• The University of La Verne posted a job opening for Theatre Arts Student Financial Admin. Assistant 26/27 in La Verne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Claremont here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Verne

• California rescuers cut open water tank to free mother bear, 3 cubs after 12-hour ordeal (thecooldown.com)
• 18-year-old California college student dumped at hospital following fraternity event dies (nypost.com)
• Ex-deputy sentenced on conspiracy charges (2urbangirls.com)

Pomona

• Three Years Strong: Sagehen Giving Fuels Pomona's Future (pomona.edu)
• Pomona nonprofit gives food to those in need and second chances to rebuild lives (cbsnews.com)
• Orange Grove Avenue's lane reduction tests Pomona's Complete Streets Project (thepolypost.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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