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The 2025 Independence Day Committee is looking for orators for the T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner at the 4th of July Celebration Festival. The T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner is a Claremont 4th of July tradition that celebrates freedom of speech. T. Willard Hunter, a writer and community advocate, started the tradition in 1977 to give citizens an opportunity to express their opinions on national and local issues. Past speeches have focused on literature, politics, religion, history, travel, and personal fulfillment. Speeches should be no more than five minutes in length, and timeslots are available between 10:15am and 11:30am.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
May 20
Planning Commission Meeting @ 7pm - Learn More Here
May 21
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal Virtual Public Webinar @ 10am - Learn More Here
Teen Committee Meeting @ 3:45pm - Learn More Here
May 22
Independence Day Committee Meeting @ 7pm - Learn More Here
All agendas may be found attached to the meeting’s calendar listing on the City website. Click the hyperlink to view.
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Anti-Harassment Ordinance
On May 13, 2025, the City Council introduced on first reading an ordinance that prohibits harassment in rental housing. The ordinance will be placed on the agenda for a second reading and adoption during the May 27, 2025 City Council meeting. If adopted, the ordinance will go into effect 30 days thereafter.
The ordinance is currently drafted to be a self-governing ordinance that will prohibit tenant-on-tenant, tenant-on-landlord, and landlord-on-tenant harassment. Upon adoption, a copy of the ordinance along with information on third-party resources for landlords and tenants will be mailed to property managers, rental property owners, and tenants.
To join the City’s interest list, read a copy of the draft ordinance, or learn more about tenant assistance programs, please visit the link below.
Storefront Vandalism Relief Business Grant Program
The City Council recently allocated $50,000 to fund a new program known as the City of Claremont Storefront Vandalism Prevention Business Grant (SVPBG) Program, which is now available to local businesses that have storefront susceptible to damage through vandalism and/or burglary. Through the SVPBG Program, the City is offering grants of up to $2,000 for the installation of shatter-proof window films for businesses to prevent or mitigate acts of vandalism or burglary that could result in the destruction or damage of business storefronts. For more information, including eligibility criteria and instructions on how to apply, please visit the City’s website.
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Claremont Colleges Commencement Festivities
The streets in and around the Village will be busy this weekend as the Claremont Colleges will be holding Commencement festivities. Plan ahead as several streets around the colleges will be temporarily closed on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, for the Pomona College Class Day Parade, the Pomona College Commencement Ceremony, and the CGU Commencement Ceremony.
Below are the closure dates and locations:
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May 17 - Tenth Street (College Avenue to Columbia Avenue) & Dartmouth Avenue (Eleventh Street to Eighth Street) will be closed from 6am to 2pm
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May 17 – Sixth Street (Harvard Avenue to Amherst Street) & College Avenue (Seventh Street to Fourth Street) will be closed from 2pm to 4:30pm
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May 18 - College Avenue (Sixth Street to Fourth Street) will be closed from 9am to 2:30pm
Parking and traffic around the Colleges and in the Village will be impacted by these activities, so please allow extra time and drive safely. The City of Claremont and the Claremont Police Department would like to congratulate the Class of 2025!
Proposed Program Changes
Due to an increase in operating costs, Pomona Valley Transportation Authority (PVTA) is considering changes to the Get About Program. Get About is a reservation-based transportation program for seniors (65+) and persons with disabilities. Proposed changes include a fare adjustment for the Get About and Get About Extended programs, a reduction in operating hours, and discontinuing the One Step Over the Line Program. Two Public Hearings will be held to review and gather feedback on the proposed changes:
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May 20, 2025 at 11 am at Palomares Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Hwy. Pomona, CA 91767
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May 22, 2025 at 11 am at La Verne Community Center, 3680 D Street La Verne, CA 91750
Written comments may also be submitted. For more information, visit the link below.
New Rules on E-Bike Use and Trail Etiquette at Wilderness Park
Starting May 22, Class 1 and Class 2 E-Bikes will be allowed in the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park (CHWP). On April 22, 2025, the City Council finalized an ordinance regulating the use of electric bicycles in the CHWP and also codified standards for trail etiquette. The new rules are designed to promote safety and courtesy amongst visitors.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
National Police Week recognizes law enforcement officers’ contributions throughout the nation. Every day, officers put on their uniforms, not knowing what the day holds. They have answered a call to public service that is demanding and often dangerous.
This week, the City of Claremont would like to recognize the men and women of the Claremont Police Department and thank them for their service to the Claremont community!
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MORE UPDATES
City Council Meeting Summary
May 13, 2025
Here is a summary of City Council action from the regular meeting held on May 13, 2025.
CPD to Sell Pink Patches & Coins at L.A. County Fair
As part of 2025’s Pink Patch Project, Claremont Police Officers will be selling Pink Patches and Challenge Coins at the Los Angeles County Fair on Friday, May 23 from 3pm to 10pm. Officers will be at the Pink Patch booth located in Building 4, Aisle C. Patches are $10 each and Challenge Coins are $20 each, or you can have both for $25! Patches and coins can also be purchased in the CPD lobby, or by contacting Officer Jeff Dunbar at jdunbar@claremontca.gov.
All proceeds will go to the City of Hope for breast cancer awareness, treatment, and research. For more information about the Pink Patch Project, please visit their website at https://pinkpatchproject.com/.
Senior Program News
Pinochle
Come play Pinochle! Pinochle is a card game for two or more players using a 48-card deck consisting of two of each card from nine to ace. The object is to score points for various combinations and to win tricks. This activity meets each Tuesday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at the Joslyn Center. Registration Link
Claremont Senior Computer Club - May 16
Get the most out of your personal computer and the software that goes with it in this drop-in tech workshop! This workshop meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 1pm to 4:30pm at the Joslyn Center Annex Building.
Teen Techies - May 22
Need tech assistance? Attend this drop-in workshop on Thursday, May 22 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm to receive one-on-one tech tutoring from teen volunteers from Claremont High School. Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to the Youth Activity Center (1717 N. Indian Hill Boulevard) to learn how to use your device to its fullest potential. This will be the last session of the season until Fall.
Camp Claremont - Registration Open
Camp Dates: June 23 - August 1
Campers will enjoy a variety of fun activities, including arts and crafts, games, sports, and exciting weekly themes that will keep them engaged and active through the summer. Don’t miss out on a summer filled with fun, memories, learning, and adventure right here in Claremont!
Registration and enrollment for participants and volunteers can be completed online or in-person at the Alexander Hughes Community Center. Scholarships are available, and you must be pre-approved before registering your child for camp.
 
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TRACKS Activity Center
(Grades 7-8)
TAC May Calendar
Youth Activity Center
(Grades 9-12)
YAC May Calendar
Teen Techies - May 22
Tech meets teamwork at Teen Techies on Thursday, May 22 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm at the YAC! Seniors are invited to learn new tech skills with help from our amazing teen volunteers. It’s a fun way to bridge generations and build digital confidence!
Teen Committee Meeting - May 21
The Teen Committee’s last monthly meeting of the school year will be held in the movie room at the YAC on Wednesday, May 21 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm. This dedicated group of teens meets regularly to discuss ideas and plan future events for youth in our community. Teen Committee applications are open! Apply today!
 
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SPECIAL EVENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS
The 2025 Independence Day Committee is proud to announce its honoree selections for this year’s 4th of July Celebration. This year’s Grand Marshals are Bob Fagg and Sonja Stump, the Honored Citizen is Tom Shelley, and the Honored Community Group is AgingNext. Honorees will be presented with certificates at the Honoree Recognition and will also appear in the official parade on July 4, 2025.
Memorial Day Services - May 26
The City of Claremont and partners, the American Legion Keith Powell Post 78 and Friends of the Oak Park Cemetery, proudly announce the 2025 Memorial Day Services. Services will be held in Oak Park Cemetery on Monday, May 26 at 11am. This occasion commemorates U.S. Service Members and will include military ceremonial traditions with remarks from local community organizations.
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Join us for an exciting night of ice cream and bingo for those with special needs and their families! Open to all ages, this free event will be held on Friday, May 30 from 6pm to 8pm at the Youth Activity Center and will include fun prizes and ice cream with all your favorite toppings. Please note that a parent/guardian must attend the event with the individual with special needs.
Friday Nights Live is back in the Claremont Village! Bands will perform every Friday night through October from 6pm to 9pm. Band/artist locations: Village Square (101 N. Indian Hill Boulevard); Chamber of Commerce (205 Yale Avenue); and Shelton Park (W. Bonita Avenue & N. Harvard Avenue). Below is the full schedule for May.
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