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Also on today's calendar: Things That Go Bump in the Night 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Autel U.S. Announces Recipients of Second Annual Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarships (bodyshopbusiness.com) — Claremont resident Logan Mercier has been awarded a $5,000 Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarship to support his automotive studies at Universal Technical Institute of California. The national program backs students training for automotive repair careers, and Mercier plans to use the support to sharpen diagnostic skills, maintain top grades, and work toward becoming a master technician.
2. Cal Poly Pomona Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Through Day of Service (cpp.edu) — A Claremont-based nonprofit, Shoes That Fit, just received hands-on help from 17 Cal Poly Pomona volunteers who organized new athletic shoes for children in need nationwide. Framed as a 9/11 Day of Service project, the effort underscores how a small Claremont organization can boost kids' comfort, confidence, and school engagement while giving local students a meaningful way to honor first responders.
3. 15 US colleges now cost more than $100,000 a year. See the list, ranked by cost of attendance. (businessinsider.com subscription) — Families in Claremont should know that both Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd now sit on a national list of colleges costing over $100,000 per year, with Harvey Mudd ranked as the most expensive. The article breaks down sticker prices, typical need-based aid, and average out-of-pocket costs, while noting that both schools pledge to meet full demonstrated financial need for admitted students.
4. Becerra, Hilton set for first — and so far only — governor's race debate tonight (sacbee.com) — Tonight's California governor's debate between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton is being held at Pomona College right here in Claremont, bringing the statewide race directly into your backyard. The CNN-televised event could shape opinions as mail ballots go out, highlighting sharp contrasts on issues like voting rules, climate mandates, and social programs.
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