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Good morning Claremont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Claremont's downtown ranks among SoCal's most charming strolls
  • How did Claremont's teams fare in the Gary Troyer Tournament?

Also on today's calendar: Dyslexia Simulation Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 101, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Small Towns in Southern California with the Best Downtowns (worldatlas.com) — Downtown Claremont gets a starring role as one of Southern California's best small-town main streets, praised for its leafy, European-style village feel. The piece walks you through favorite local stops like Some Crust Bakery, the Folk Music Center, the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, and the Packing House, while comparing Claremont's charm with other scenic destinations across the region.
   

• Air Force Drops Both Games Saturday At Troyer Tournament; Leggett Surpasses 500 Goals (goairforcefalcons.com) — A major collegiate water polo tournament is underway right here in Claremont, where Air Force dropped two close games to Pomona-Pitzer and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. The Gary Troyer Tournament is showcasing high-level play, including Air Force star Tom Leggett surpassing 500 career goals, with several Falcons and local college players turning in standout performances in the pool.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 3 art museum shows to see in Riverside, San Marino and Pomona (dailybulletin.com)
  • 'Hate' graffiti at Cal Poly Pomona leads to police investigation, 'community reflection space' (thecollegefix.com)
  • AI Ordering System Helps Small Businesses Weather Supply Chain Shocks, But (scienmag.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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