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The City and Jamboree Housing Corp. are set to begin construction on an affordable housing project at 111 S. College Avenue on the site of the former Courier building. The City is scheduled to break ground this fall on Courier Place. Construction is scheduled to start in November and is anticipated to take a little over a year. Pending weather delays, the project would be ready for occupancy in early 2012. The City is maintaining an interest/mailing list which will be turned over to Jamboree Corp in the next six months. This interest list is for information and is not a waiting list. Interested parties will need to complete an application and submit qualifying documents to verify low income status to Jamboree Corp.

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The Depot Jazz Series will return on September 17! Bring your chairs and a blanket and enjoy jazz under the stars. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm and end at 9:00 pm at the Claremont Depot, 200 West First St.

September 17: Jim Munoz Mambop Latin Jazz
September 24: Joel Penner
October 1st: Lao Tizer

Wolfe's Market will be onsite with a variety of dinner and snack items available for purchase. Parking is available at the Metrolink Lot (First & College).

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On August 24^th, 2010, at 6:49 PM, Claremont Police officers responded to the Plum Tree Apartments in the 800 block of Bonita Ave. regarding three male subjects trying to break into an apartment.  When the officers arrived, they found three male juveniles outside the apartment.  The juveniles were detained and during the course of the investigation, it was learned that the juveniles had burglarized two apartments in the complex.  Property that was stolen from one the apartments was later recovered at the juvenile's residence.  The juveniles were booked at the Claremont Police Department and later released to the custody of their parents.  If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Claremont Police Department at (909) 399-5411.

On August 25^th, 2010, at 10:40 AM, Claremont Police officers responded to the 400 block of west First St. regarding an injury traffic collision.  When they arrived, the officers found a badly injured female who had been run over by a vehicle on the south sidewalk of First St.  The injured female was transported to the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries at 11:21 AM.  The driver of the vehicle, Brenda Monahan of Claremont, was interviewed and released at the scene.  The LA County Coroners Office is withholding the name of the deceased pending the notification of the next of kin.  The Claremont Police Department Traffic Bureau is investigating the incident. 

The City of Claremont and the Inland Valley Humane Society have launched an amnesty program to encourage residents to bring their pet's license into compliance without a penalty. From September 13 to September 27, penalty fees will be waived for pet owners licensing their animals at the Humane Society, located at 500 Humane Society Way in Pomona. In order to license a pet, Claremont residents will need a copy of the pet's current rabies certificate as well as spay/neuter certificate if applicable.

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Starting August 16, 2010, income-qualified families can receive a one-time grant of up to $1,500 to pay off past due utility bills and avoid shut-offs. The Temporary Energy Assistance for Families (TEAF) program, which will make up to $10 million in funds available to qualifying customers through September 21, 2010, is administered by The Salvation Army under the auspices of the California Department of Social Services.

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Wondering what to do with your old batteries? The Claremont Libary has a new dropoff point for used household batteries. A plastic tube receptacle is available inside the library lobby, on the west side entry, where the used household batteries can be properly recycled. Please do not drop batteries into the book drops.

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On August 19, 2010, a dead bird picked up in the City of La Puente tested positive for West Nile virus. In addition, a chicken from a sentinel flock in the City of Claremont was also positive on initial screening and has been submitted to the California Department of Public Health Vector-Borne Disease Laboratory for confirmation. These results signify that WNV is continuing to circulate in the San Gabriel Valley and serves to remind residents to take necessary precautions against mosquito bites and mosquito breeding.

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As the media reports on the City of Bell's salaries for Council and administrative staff, residents across the country are discussing the compensation of their own City officials. In accordance with the City of Claremont's open communication philosophy, the City of Claremont makes this information readily available to the public.

Each member of the City Council receives $400 per month compensation and an additional $30 per Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council does not receive retirement benefits and during the 2010-12 budget process, medical benefits were eliminated from Council's budget. City commissioners are appointed by the City Council and receive no compensation.

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Effective October 1, 2010, Children's Source, LLC will assume operation of the ABC's For Me Preschool and Tiny Tot programs. Children's Source, LLC is owned and operated by Adetayo Abon, a professional with over 15 years of experience as a Childcare Director for the City of Los Angeles. The new operator will work to accommodate the needs of Claremont families by offering extended hours of operation, reduced monthly fees, and a multiple child discount.

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The City Council approved a resolution allowing the placement of tax liens on properties for non-payment of fines and administrative costs related to abandoned properties. This is part of the City's strategy in dealing with abandoned properties and foreclosure properties. The City will be filing approximately $80,000 in liens with the L.A. County Tax Assessor this coming week. These fines are a result of banks/lenders not registering and/or maintaining foreclosed homes within the City of Claremont.

"ReAL" stands for Resources for Ageless Living, and "ReAL Connections" is the tentative name for an exciting new program that Community Senior Services is exploring for development. The basic idea is that adults in our community can--and want--to stay here and enjoy vibrant lives by connecting with neighbors and accessing trusted resources and vetted services with one phone call.

Community Senior Services is a non-profit organization that has been serving the greater Inland and San Gabriel Valleys for 35 years. Our mission is to "connect people, information, resources and communities," which we do currently through a range of existing programs such as our HelpLine, Senior Companion program, transportation assistance, and RSVP volunteer and caregiver support programs, among others. CSS is acting as a catalyst for ReAL Connections and would be the umbrella under which various neighborhoods and communities could organize locally-driven groups.

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Spend the afternoon with your friends at the L.A. County Fair.  Featuring exhibits such as California Heritage Park, Flower and Garden Pavilion, Millard Sheets Center for the Arts, food, shopping, and more.  The bus will leave Joslyn at 11:30 am and will return around 4:30 pm on Wednesday, September 15.  Please bring $1.50 for transportation and $5 for Fair admission. Registration is required and space is limited. 
Call the Joslyn Center at (909) 399-5488 and sign up today!!!

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The City of Claremont Senior Program and Western University of Health Science is pleased to offer FREE basic veterinary care for pets of seniors in the City of Claremont on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 beginning at 8:30 am at the Joslyn Center, located at 660 N. Mountain. The VACS (Veterinary Ambulatory Community Service) program will offer basic veterinary care to pets of seniors in Claremont.
During your visit, you will be interviewed by veterinary students and faculty to collect a thorough history of your pet. Procedures available are exams, spay, neuter, pre-screen blood work, vaccines, micro chipping, heartworm testing and FeLV-FIV testing. Veterinary students and faculty will take the time to explain everything planned and performed and answer any questions you may have regarding your visit.

Please call the Joslyn Center at (909) 399-5488 to make an appointment for your pet or for further information.

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The City of Claremont offers several "Cool Zones" for residents to come and get out of the heat. The following locations are designated as "Cool Zones" and are open the hours listed below. In extreme heat conditions (2 or more consecutive days of temperatures over 100 degrees), the Human Services Department may extend the operational hours to include weekend hours beyond the normal operating hours. Please call the Alexander Hughes Community Center at (909) 399-5490 for further details.

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