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Hello again Claremont! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a quick gas leak fix still led to a campus lockdown
- What you'll discover at Claremont's Samella Lewis art exhibit.
- Why Claremont McKenna ranks high while students still self-censor.
Also on today's calendar: Dyslexia 101 Workshop and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 93, low: 62.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gas leak reported at CMC Sports Bowl, GCU under lockdown soon after (tsl.news) — A gas leak at Claremont McKenna College's Sports Bowl briefly shut Claremont Boulevard and drew a quick response from LA County firefighters and the gas company on Thursday afternoon. Minutes after the leak was fixed, Claremont Graduate University went into a precautionary lockdown over a separate report, which Claremont police later determined posed no credible threat. 
• Exhibit honors legacy of influential artist (lvcampustimes.org) — You can currently explore Samella Lewis' powerful, community-centered artwork at the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, with the exhibit running Thursdays through Sundays until November 15. On September 8, the museum will also host a lecture, gallery visit, and tea delving deeper into Lewis' trailblazing legacy.
• Third of college students say it's OK to use violence to shut down speech (amedpost.com) — Claremont readers may note that Claremont McKenna College tops a national free-speech ranking even as many of its students say it's sometimes acceptable to shout down or even use violence against speakers. The survey, covering 257 colleges, highlights rising self-censorship and tensions over controversial views across campuses nationwide.
📸 Around Claremont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Claremont
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- Schools Closed/District Office Open
Claremont Unified Claremont, CA 91711
12:00 pm - Dyslexia 101 Workshop →
The Round Building at Claremont United Methodist Church, 211 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont
5:00 pm - Ophelia's Jump presents In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand →
Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Upland
8:00 pm - California Biodiversity Day Free Day 2026 →
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont
8:00 am - Ophelia's Jump presents In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand →
Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Upland
4:00 pm
Friday September 4
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
📣 Claremont Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back to School Night for Chaparral High School
Snowline Joint Unified Chaparral High School, 9258 Malpaso Rd, Phelan, CA 92371, USA
5:00 pm - Back to School Night for Eagle Summit CDS
Snowline Joint Unified Phelan, CA 92329
5:00 pm - Snowline Academy Title I Parent Meeting
Snowline Joint Unified Snowline Academy, 3919 Nielson Rd, Phelan, CA 92329, USA
5:00 pm - Back to School Night for Snowline Academy
Snowline Joint Unified Snowline Academy, 3919 Nielson Rd, Phelan, CA 92329, USA
5:00 pm - Chaparral HS Title I Parent Meeting
Snowline Joint Unified Chaparral High School, 9258 Malpaso Rd, Phelan, CA 92371, USA
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
Magnolia Elementary Upland, CA 91786
6:00 pm - Baldy Mesa ES Title I Parent Meeting
Snowline Joint Unified Baldy Mesa Elementary School, 10376 Baldy Mesa Rd, Phelan, CA 9
9:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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🗞 Nearby News
La Verne
- Soccer coach brings new perspective to the field (lvcampustimes.org)
- Students mix it up at Convocation 'block party' (lvcampustimes.org)
- How many California colleges made Time magazine's list of the best in the nation? (sanluisobispo.com)
Pomona
- Tour Bus Crash Near Pomona Leaves One Dead (jnylaw.com)
- Total Chaos (USA) (blogspot.com)
Ok Claremont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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