Alexander Hughes Center Temporary Closure
The Alexander Hughes Community Center will be temporarily closed for emergency system repairs through Saturday, May 2.
Staff have worked closely with contractors, class instructors, and facility renters to relocate classes and meetings to alternative facilities to minimize cancellations. For more updates, please visit the City's Website.
Emergency Rental Assistance Referrals - SGV Home
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is now accepting referrals to its SGV Home Program for renters in need of emergency rental assistance. Eligible households include low-, very low-, or extremely low-income households who have experienced a qualifying emergency within the past 12 months, such as an eviction lawsuit, loss of income, medical emergency, or threat of displacement or housing instability.
After a referral is submitted, eligibility will be determined by the SGVCOG or its service providers. City staff’s role is limited to submitting referrals and does not include determining eligibility or administering the program. Please note that eligibility and referral to the program do not guarantee the provision of financial assistance.
Once a tenant is referred, a service provider will be assigned to work with eligible households to identify appropriate financial assistance and case management needs. Services may include referrals to legal assistance, employment resources, and other supportive services. For more information, including how to request a referral, please visit the City’s tenant assistance webpage via the link below.
Park View Development Project Update - 2475 Forbes Avenue
Construction activities for the Park View Development Project are underway, with contractors now moving forward with the installation of a sewer line that will run through the southern portion of La Puerta Park along Forbes Avenue.
During construction, approximately eight parking spaces in the park are expected to be temporarily unavailable. Signage will be in place to help direct both vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely around the work area. La Puerta Park will remain open throughout this phase of construction; however, visitors are encouraged to follow posted signage and use caution when traveling near the construction zone.
Pooch Park - Reopening May 1
The Pooch Park was temporarily closed from Wednesday, April 1 to Thursday, April 30, 2026, for its biannual turf maintenance and rest period.
During the closure, the City's landscape contractor aerated the grass, flushed out dog waste residue, removed invasive weeds, and allowed the turf time to recover. These routine maintenance activities help ensure the park remains vibrant and durable through the warmer months.
Pooch Park will reopen for regular use on Friday, May 1, 2026. For more information, contact Community Services at (909) 399-5431.
Street Closures Scheduled for Pomona College Alumni Parade on May 2
The City of Claremont will implement temporary street closures on Saturday, May 2, to accommodate the Pomona College Alumni Parade. The event will take place between 1pm and 4:30pm, and motorists are advised to plan for delays and use alternate routes during this time.
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic:
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College Avenue between Seventh Street and Bonita Avenue
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Sixth Street between Harvard Avenue and College Way
Access to local residences and businesses will be maintained when possible, although intermittent delays may occur as parade participants move through the area.
Community members are encouraged to attend and enjoy the festivities while allowing extra travel time if driving near the event area. Detour signage and traffic control personnel will be in place to assist motorists.
DATE CORRECTION Street Improvements - Mills Avenue
On Monday, April 20, the City’s contractor, We R Builders, began installing street improvements along Mills Avenue between Moreno Street and Arrow Highway. Work includes:
- removal of existing asphalt
- the construction of a raised intersection with colored stamped pavement
- roadway striping
- ladder-style crosswalks and green bike lanes
- signage installations
- the construction of ADA-accessible ramps
Due to unforeseen delays in construction, Mills Avenue will continue to be closed 24 hours a day between Moreno Street and Oakdale Drive through Friday, May 8. The roadway will reopen Saturday, May 9th.
Residents will be able to access their homes and driveways along Mills Avenue in coordination with the contractor during the full closure; however, there may be times when driveways are temporarily inaccessible. Street parking will be available along Cucamonga Avenue (between Mills Avenue and Sycamore Avenue) and Oakdale Drive (between Mills Avenue and Arrow Highway). Overnight parking restrictions on these streets will be suspended during the closure period.
For questions during construction, please contact the Engineering Division at (909) 399-5465.
 The Claremont Colleges Library invites community members to explore its new exhibit, They Called Us Enemy: Japanese American Incarceration During WWII. Inspired by George Takei's 2019 graphic memoir, the exhibit draws from the Library's Japanese American Incarceration archival collections, highlighting the lived experiences of individuals impacted by Executive Order 9066 in 1942.
They Called Us Enemy will be on view at the Mudd 2 library through July 1, 2026, as a part of the inaugural One Book, One Coast program which brings communities together through shared reading, dialogue, and exploration of history.
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