City News

The City of Claremont is co-hosting a neighborhood meeting with the Foothill Transit Authority regarding the proposed bus route reductions and cancellations on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Joslyn Center, located at 660 Mountain Avenue in Claremont.

Foothill Transit is projecting a deficit of $12.5 million at its current service levels for FY 2010-2011. Foothill Tranist is proposing the elimination of Claremont Lines 197, 292, and 855. The public is invited to give their imnput on these cuts. Input received at this meeting will be used to determine the final cuts.

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The Claremont Bikestation is now open at the Claremont Depot. A grand opening celebration and bike ride was held on Wednesday, February 24 to officially open in facility. The Bikestation at the Depot offers secure indoor bike parking, lockers, air and repair equipiment, and vending machines. The Bikestation event was featured on ABC Eyewitness News at 5pm. For a limited time, Bikestation is offering special rates for memberships. Enter code CL35ANN for a $35 yearly membership for the first 50 people. Code CL70ANN will get you $26 off a yearly pass until March 30, 2010.

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The City is considering moving Ambrosia, the angel located at Mallows Park on Indian Hill Blvd.It is one of the City's public art pieces, originally located on the south side of the park. The City is seeking input from the surrounding neighborhood on if they would like it to remain at the park or if they would like to see it moved to a different location. Please contact Francine Baker, Arts Coordinator at (909) 399-5391.

Contact: E-mail Francine Baker, Arts Coordinator

The Spring 2010 Claremont Recreation Brochure will be arriving in homes the week of February 15th. This is your opportunity to learn about all the exciting programs the City has to offer the months of March, April, and May. Watch for new offerings such as regional cooking, returning favorites such as the Mad Science Spring Break Camp, and a variety of other activities. You can get a sneak peek of the new brochure by clicking on the link below. For more information, please contact Claremont Human Services at (909) 399-5490 or the Claremont Adult School at (909) 624-6402.
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The City was successful in obtaining $900,000 in federal HSIP grant funds to make improvements to south Indian Hill Boulevard. This grant will significantly offset the cost of the project which is estimated at $1,200,000. The matching funds will come from drainage fees that have been collected by the City from new development. The City obtained the maximum amount of grant funding available.

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The City has contracted JDC, Inc. for the Pedestrian Enhancement Accessibility Project which includes sidewalk, driveway, curb and gutter improvements in the Village. The project began on February 22 and will last several months.  To avoid inconveniencing the merchants, the project will be completed in phases, with work being completed in two to four working days. Roadways, sidewalks, and parking may be closed Monday through Thursday

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The City's Financial Services Department is pleased to announce the availability of its online bill payment system for sanitation accounts. This service allows residents to view and pay their sanitation bills, set up automatic payments and update their accounts online. Online bill pay will also give residents the option of paperless billing, which will help to reduce the consumption of paper and save money on the processing and mailing of paper bills. To access their sanitation accounts online, residents should visit the City website (www.ci.claremont.ca.us) and click on the sanitation bill pay link in navigation bar on the left hand side of the page.

Residents may also prepay their quarterly sanitation bills up to one year in advance. For details on the City's prepayment program, interested residents should contact the Financial Services Department at (909) 399-5453.

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The Claremont City Council has an ordinance regulating solicitation in the City.  In summary, the ordinance requires all persons, businesses and organizations wishing to solicit in the City for any money, funds or contributions to obtain a permit. The permit process is less extensive for political, religious, and charitable organizations. Permits are not required if the contact does not involve the solicitation of money, funds, or contributions. This applies to publications such as the phone book or free magazines. All solicitors, including those issued a permit, are prohibited from soliciting at any location listed on the "Do Not Knock" Registry, or from any location with a sign posted prohibiting solicitation. Residents may fill out an application to be included on the Do Not Knock Registry.

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The City of Claremont is working closely with the property owners and broker of the Peppertree Square Shopping Center, located at the southeast corner of Indian Hill Boulevard and Arrow Highway, to improve the site and attract new tenants. Based on feedback from the community, the City, property owners, and broker have developed a plan to renovate the center and bring in two anchor tenants and several small retail shops. In a gap analysis performed earlier this year, residents expressed a desire for a grocery store in the southern portion of the city.

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As post-holiday bills arrive in mailboxes this month, some families will be faced with tough financial decisions, struggling to make payments in a difficult economy. Southern California Gas Co. urges customers to take advantage of the utility's assistance programs -- programs that can help reduce winter heating bills and increase energy efficiency.

Every year the City of Claremont's Human Services Commission and Committee on Human Relations sponsor the annual Making Change contest to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other champions of human rights and social justice. This is the 20th year that the City and the Claremont Unified School District have coordinated this contest. Over 700 students participated this year submitting entries that met guidelines specifically designed for their particular grade level as either an individual or group. Entries were judged based on their originality, how effectively they demonstrated the students' understanding of human rights and equality and how well they incorporated the students' personal insight or experience.

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Updated 01/29/10 -The rock slides and debris have been cleared in the Wilderness Park. The Park is now open to the public.

The City has received a number of calls regarding how and where people can help the Haiti Earthquake Relief efforts. Red Cross is requesting monetary donation. Our local chapter of the American Red Cross is coordinating donations and has several ways in which residents can contribute. Donation boxes are available at City Hall and the Hughes Center front counters.

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The Claremont City Council and City staff is preparing the budget for 2010-2012 and would like input from residents. It is essential that Claremont residents take part in the budget process to ensure that the City is addressing the needs of the community. The City has scheduled several public meetings to gather citizen input. All meetings are open to the public.

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The City of Claremont accomplished many projects and programs in 2009 from the opening of Padua Hills Theatre to the first Earth Day celebration. The City has compiled a report on the City's progress this past year. 

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Construction on Padua Park is moving forward with trenching for the final electrical components of the park underway and irrigation for the two soccer fields nearing completion. In addition, the installation of hardscape has begun, including a walking path and hardscape surrounding the restroom facility. Next steps in the project include finalizing irrigation and electrical work and installation of sod. Padua Avenue Park is scheduled to open to the public in Spring 2010.

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Got talent? Can you sing, dance or play a musical instrument? If so, we are looking for talented seniors like you to participate in the 9th Annual Talent Show. Applications due April 11, 2010. Tickets are on sale for $2 in advance and $3 at the door.

Senior Talent Show is on Saturday, April 24 from 10 am - Noon at Hillcrest in La Verne.

The City of Claremont Human Services Department and Pomona Valley Hospital are excited to announce a Health & Wellness Expo.

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Three vehicles in the rear apartment carports of 600 block W. San Jose Ave. were burglarized early Monday morning, February 8, between 2 am & 8 am. Entry was gained into one vehicle by forcing open a window, while entry was made into two vehicles through open windows.

Remember not to leave any valuables in an unattended vehicle, especially items that can be seen from outside the vehicle. Always lock and completely secure your vehicle when left unattended. Immediately report all suspicious persons and activity to the Claremont Police Department by calling 9-1-1.

During this unprecedented period of winter weather, now more than ever it is important to be prepared to tackle the worst Mother Nature may throw at you. Listed below are a few tips. Click here for a more complete list.

Before the Storm

• Keep insurance policies, documents and other valuables in a safe-deposit box.
• Store supplies at work, home and car in handy locations.
• Check your first aid kit and essential medicines.
• Have a supply of food on hand.
• Have a non-electric can opener.
• Keep some cash on hand. ATM machines may not be working.
• Ensure you have a portable radio, flashlights and extra batteries (stored in a water-tight plastic bag).
• Store drinking water in closed, clean containers in case water service is interrupted. Allow one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days.

During the Storm

• Do not try to cross a flowing stream where water is above your knees. Even water as low as 6 inches deep may cause you to be swept away by strong currents.
• If your car stalls, abandon it IMMEDIATELY and seek higher ground. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles.
• Tune to local radio or television stations for emergency information and instructions from local authorities.
• If advised by local authorities to leave your home, move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. Establish an out-of- state family contact so that friends and relatives will know who to call to get information about where you are.
• Before leaving, disconnect all electrical appliances, and if advised by your local utility, shut off electric circuits at the fuse panel and gas service at the meter.

Claremont PD reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests. Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization and/or a good cause.

Therefore, before making a donation of any kind, consumers should adhere to certain guidelines, to include the following:

• Do not respond to any unsolicited (spam) incoming e-mails, including clicking links contained within those messages.
• Be skeptical of individuals representing themselves as surviving victims or officials asking for donations via e-mail or social networking sites.
• Verify the legitimacy of nonprofit organizations by utilizing various Internet-based resources that may assist in confirming the group's existence and its nonprofit status rather than following a purported link to the site.
• Be cautious of e-mails that claim to show pictures of the disaster areas in attached files because the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders.
• Make contributions directly to known organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf to ensure contributions are received and used for intended purposes.
• Do not give your personal or financial information to anyone who solicits contributions: Providing such information may compromise your identity and make you vulnerable to identity theft.
  

Anyone who has received an e-mail referencing the above information or anyone who may have been a victim of this or a similar incident should notify the IC3 via www.ic3.gov.