November 2011 Archives
The city of Claremont received plans for a Z Pizza outlet to be located on the first floor of the Packing House at 520 W. First St. to open Feb. 1, according to city manager Jeff Parker's weekly report.
Dough is made from 100 percent organic wheat flour and pizzas are hand thrown and fire baked, according to the release. The establishment also serves sandwiches and gourmet salads.
For more information, head to www.zpizza.com.
The city of Claremont will hold its holiday promenade from 5 to 8 p.m. FridayDec. 2.
Live music, a 6 p.m. tree lighting ceremony and a 1 to 9 p.m. open ice skating rink at Indian Hill Boulevard and Second Street are part of festivities.
The skating rink is $5 per person.
There will also be photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at City Hall, 207 N. Harvard Ave., as well as festive storefronts.
The Metrolink holiday toy express will stop at the Claremont Depot, 200 W. First St., at 6:30 p.m.
On Saturday, the skating rink will be open the same hours and the Metrolink toy express will return at 6:30 p.m. for a show and opportunity to donate toys to television station ABC 7 and southland firefighters' "Spark of Love Toy Drive."
For more information, contact the city's human services department at 909-399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
AbilityFirst's Claremont Center needs gift donations for children and adults with disabilities for its annual holiday party on Dec. 10, according to a news release.
Gifts are given to children with physical and developmental disabilities and adults with disabilities.
New, unwrapped gifts valued at $10 to $15 can be dropped off at 480 S. Indian Hill Blvd. before Dec. 1.
Adult gift suggestions include jewelry, games, gloves, wallets, cologne, scarves, hats, purses, etc. Children's gift suggestions include craft supplies, lunch boxes, games, jewelry, gloves, etc.
Ability First, which began as the Crippled Children's Society in 1926, is one of Southern California's largest and oldest nonprofit social service organizations, according to the release.
For more information, contact 909-621-4727 or www.abilityfirst.org.
The Claremont High School Class of 2013 will hold a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SaturdayDec. 3 at Taylor Hall.
Taylor Hall is at 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd.
Professional product vendors including Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Massage Envy, Avon, Scentsy, Tupperware, Cookie Lee besides arts and crafts, food vendors and food trucks and Cash for Gold officials will be in attendance.
The California Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed rate increase at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Taylor Hall.
An administrative law judge will preside over the hearing for the Golden State Water Company proposed increase, according to a city of Claremont news release.
Taylor Hall is at 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd.
The water company has filed for a 27 percent rate increase for 2012 will lesser increases in 2013 and 2014.
The public can comment on or protest the increase at the hearing, writing or email to the public advisor's office.
All comments are given to the CPUC commissioners and administrative law judge who is assigned to the case.
Comments can be sent to:
Public Advisor's Office
320 West 4th St. Ste. 500
Los Angeles, CA 90013
or to public.advisor.la@cpuc.ca.gov
Claremont Unified School District school board winner Sam Mowbray paid for an ad in the Claremont Courier newspaper thanking his supporters and asking them for more donations.
"The campaign is still in need of donations in order to break even," reads the ad, placed in the Nov. 12 edition of the Courier. "If you are motivated to assist, please make checks payable to Samuel L. Mowbray Campaign Account and send them to 3913 Northampton Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. All excess funds will be donated to the High School Theater Renovation Project."
According to California form 460 campaign statement forms, Mowbray received $8,713.43 from monetary contributions and loans received from Jan. 1 through Sept. 24. From Sept. 25 to Oct. 22, Mobray received $1,971 in monetary contributions for a grand total of $10,684.43, according to the records.
His largest individual donation was $500 from retired Claremont resident Lori McCarthy.
Fellow school board election winner and incumbent Hilary LaConte also placed an ad in the Nov. 12 Courier thanking her supporters without asking for a donation.
"I am thrilled and grateful to continue in service to the students of Claremont Unified and to the Claremont community. I look forward to a productive four years of work with the Board, staff of the district, parents, students, and the community. There is always a lot of work to do and a lot of student success to celebrate in our own district!"
LaConte raised more than $11,000 in monetary contributions and loans received from January 1 through Sept. 24., according to California form 460 campaign statement forms. From Sept. 25 through Oct. 22, LaConte raised a negative $113 from subtractions in loans received. Her grand total through Oct. 22 was more than $10,800.
Her largest individual donations were $250 from Claremont residents Bill and Cindy Fox, listed as Real Estate, Route 66 LLC and $250 from Claremont residents Wendy and David Menefee-Libey listed as teachers at Pomona College and Harvey Mudd College.
Challenger Joe Farrell received a a grand total of $7,132 from January 1 through Oct. 25.
His largest donation was $300 from Claremont resident Mark Sterba, listed as president of D & I Partners, Inc.
The election was on Nov. 8.
A city council workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at City Hall, 207 N. Harvard Ave.
The workshop, which is open to the public, will feature the city council determining its priorities and projects for staff members to create a work plan.
For more information, contact 909-399-5460.
Claremont decided against going after the Amgen Tour of California for 2012 and it was announced this morning nearby Ontario will be the host city.
Ontario will be the start of Stage 7, similar to Claremont last year. Riders will travel from Ontario to the top of Mt. Baldy.
In late June, Claremont council members said in a meeting they would consider hosting the event in 2013 but not 2012.
From my July 5 story:
The caution is due to the extensive planning needed to host the event, and the city's funding already being tied down in its two-year operating budget.
The council late last month released financial information related to the impact on Claremont of the tour's mountainous seventh stage starting in the city on May 21.
"We're for sure not going to go after it next year," Mayor Sam Pedroza said.
"We already had a meeting set up this time last year to get it when we got it."
The city and Chamber of Commerce will probably have to contribute about $15,000 to make up for a shortfall in revenues.
Any savings will be divided and returned to the city's general fund and the chamber, officials said.
City Manager Jeff Parker said the city was in a poor position to raise a lot of money from the tour.
The council late last month released financial information related to the impact on Claremont of the tour's mountainous seventh stage starting in the city on May 21.
"We're for sure not going to go after it next year," Mayor Sam Pedroza said.
"We already had a meeting set up this time last year to get it when we got it."
The city and Chamber of Commerce will probably have to contribute about $15,000 to make up for a shortfall in revenues.
Any savings will be divided and returned to the city's general fund and the chamber, officials said.
City Manager Jeff Parker said the city was in a poor position to raise a lot of money from the tour.
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The FULL news release is below:
THIRTEEN HOST CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2012 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
Challenging Route to Take Cyclists Over More Than 750 Miles of Striking California Terrain During America's Premier Cycling Race from May 13 - 20, 2012
LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2011) - After reviewing more than 100 submissions from cities throughout California hoping to be named official start or finish locations, AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, has announced the 13 official Host Cities for the 2012 race. Considered America's largest and most prestigious professional road cycling stage race, the seventh consecutive edition of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California will travel more than 750 miles from May 13 - 20, 2012.
"Our goal for the Amgen Tour of California has always been to create a route that not only provides a challenging race for the world's top cyclists, but one that highlights the beauty and diverse terrain that make up the great state of California as well," said Kristin Bachochin, executive director of the Amgen Tour of California. "Every year we challenge ourselves to raise the bar once again and create a route more challenging than the last, but that's the great thing about planning a race in California, there is so much from which we can choose. From epic climbs to fast and flat stages to rolling hills and thrilling finishes by the sea, California has it all."
As announced earlier this year, Stage 1 of the race will start in Santa Rosa, hometown of three-time Amgen Tour of CaliforniaChampion Levi Leipheimer. The race will then take the riders fromSan Francisco to Santa Cruz County for Stage 2, starting with theGolden Gate Bridge as a backdrop and once again bringing the route back along the picturesque coast of the Pacific Ocean. Heading inland, Stage 3 of the race will begin in San Jose (the only city to be a Host City each of the previous six years of the event) and end in Livermore, traversing an entirely new part of the State not showcased in previous editions of the race. A new city for 2012, Stage 4 will start in Sonora and wind its way south, featuring several new climbs, before what's sure to be a dramatic sprint finish in Clovis.
"I'm so proud to have the Amgen Tour of California coming back to Santa Rosa and Sonoma County in 2012," said Levi Leipheimer, three-time race winner (2007, 2008, 2009) and Santa Rosa resident. "As host of the overall start on May 13, we'll have a chance to show off our home town to the world, both on race day and in the days leading up to it as the teams and media gather here before the start. I'm looking forward to introducing some of the best cyclists in the world to some of the best cycling in the world - right here in my back yard. The 2012 Amgen Tour of California will be a hard fought battle as we march away from Santa Rosa towards the mighty Mt Baldy."
The much-anticipated Individual Time Trial, Stage 5, will be held in Bakersfield, a city that has hosted the Amgen Tour of California before (although not the Time Trial specifically), likely proving to favor those who have more than just speed as part of their repertoire.
Stage 6 will start in Palmdale and head to Big Bear Lake, which was the site of a thrilling stage finish in 2010 when Michael Rogers (AUS) of HTC-Columbia secured his place as the race leader. For 2012, new challenges arise as a new climb is thrown into the mix.
Stage 7 of the race will start in Ontario, another new city for 2012, and once again include a grueling route to the top of Mt.Baldy. During the 2011 race, Mt. Baldy was the scene of an electric stage finish when American cyclists and RadioShack teammates Chris Horner and Levi Leipheimer crossed the finish line first and second respectively. Tacking on an additional 10 miles to the route with the start in Ontario, Stage 7 will likely prove to be the penultimate stage once again.
The final stage of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, Stage 8 will take place in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, sending riders in and around L.A. LIVE, the sports and entertainment district which includes STAPLES Center and Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE within its footprint, for an epic overall finish to a thrilling race.
"This race is special because it takes place in one of the most beautiful places in the world - California," said Chris Horner, 2011 Amgen Tour of California champion. "The Host Cities are always so welcoming and the crowds are always great, not to mention, they provide some of the toughest racing terrain around! I'm looking forward to racing in California again and defending my title in 2012."
In celebration of today's announcement, each Host Citycreated a short video introducing their town and the Stage they will be hosting. The videos feature iconic images from each city, and have been combined to create one exciting overview of the Host Cities for the 2012 Amgen Tour of California.
"It goes without saying that our Host Cities play one of the most crucial roles in this race, so we are thrilled to have a group of extremely supportive cities as our partners," continued Bachochin. "Each one of these cities is committed to not only promoting this race, but the sport of cycling overall."
For 2012, Amgen will return as the title sponsor for the seventh consecutive year, continuing to leverage the race to raise awareness of the important resources available to people affected by cancer through its Breakaway from Cancer® initiative. A leading global biotechnology company with headquarters in California, Amgen's invaluable support has helped to ensure the continued success of the race and impact beyond the sporting arena.
"Amgen stands ready to collaborate with this year's Host Citycommunities to spread awareness about our company, our mission to serve patients, and the incredible support services that are available at no cost to people affected by cancer through Amgen's nonprofit Breakaway from Cancer partner organizations," said Stuart Arbuckle, vice president and general manager, Amgen Oncology.
Carrying an elite distinction, the Amgen Tour of Californiais listed on the international professional cycling calendar (2. HC, meaning "beyond category"), awarding important, world-ranking points to the top finishers.
The Amgen Tour of California continues to draw global attention as one of the most anticipated cycling events of the year - one that attracts Olympic medalists, World Champions and the top Tour de France competitors.
"Everyone always looks forward to the Amgen Tour of California because it has it all - a challenging route, fierce competition, incredible fans and a beautiful setting," said Christian Vande Velde, who placed fourth overall in the 2011 Amgen Tour of California. "I feel proud to be an American cyclist right now, when events like this race not only showcase the great racing that takes place here, but the amazing talent as well."
The 13 Host Cities for the 2012 Amgen Tour of Californiainclude:
· Stage 1: Sunday, May 13 - Santa Rosa
· Stage 2: Monday, May 14 - San Francisco to Santa CruzCounty
· Stage 3: Tuesday, May 15 - San Jose to Livermore
· Stage 4: Wednesday, May 16 - Sonora (new for 2012) toClovis
· Stage 5: Thursday, May 17 - Bakersfield (Individual Time Trial)
· Stage 6: Friday, May 18 - Palmdale to Big Bear Lake
· Stage 7: Saturday, May 19 - Ontario (new for 2012) to Mt.Baldy
· Stage 8: Sunday, May 20 - Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE
Assuming her new position as executive director of theAmgen Tour of California, 2012 will mark the first full year that Bachochin will take complete leadership of the overall production and management of the event. Bachochin, who has been involved with the Amgen Tour of California since its inception, will have the responsibility of overseeing everything from operations to marketing.
For further information on the 2012 Amgen Tour ofCalifornia, and to view the 2012 Amgen Tour of California Host Cities video, visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.
About the Amgen Tour of California
The largest cycling event in America, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, created and presented by AEG, that challenges the world's top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course from May 13-20, 2012.
About Amgen
Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science's promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab to manufacturing plant to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bone disease and other serious illnesses.
With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people's lives. To learn more about our pioneering science and vital medicines, visit http://www.amgen.com. Follow us onwww.twitter.com/amgen.
About Breakaway from Cancer®
Founded in 2005 by Amgen, Breakaway from Cancer® is a national initiative to increase awareness of important resources available to people affected by cancer - from prevention through survivorship. Breakaway from Cancer is a collaboration between Amgen and four nonprofit partner organizations: Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community (formerly known as The Wellness Community), Patient Advocate Foundation, and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. These organizations offer a broad range of support services complementing those provided by a patient's team of healthcare professionals. For more information, please visit www.breakawayfromcancer.com or follow us @BreakawayCancer on Twitter.
About AEG
AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anschutz Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including facilities such as STAPLES Center, The Home Depot Center, Sprint Center, The O2, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and Times Square's Best Buy Theater; sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), two Major League Soccer franchises, two hockey franchises operated in Europe, management of privately held shares of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Bay to Breakers foot race and the Amgen Tour of California cycling road race; AEG Live, the organization's live-entertainment division, is a collection of companies dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring and a variety of programming and multi-media production. For more information, visit AEG today atwww.aegworldwide.com.
Golden State Water Company will host an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Claremont University Consortium Administrative Campus Center.
The center is at 101 S. Mills Ave.
Water employees will have booths about water costs, water quality, water use efficiency, general rate case application and planned improvements.
For more information, head to www.ci.claremont.ca.us
A Veterans Day ceremony, will take place at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Memorial Park.
The City of Claremont and American Legion Post 78 are hosting the event, which honors veterans of all wars.
The park is at 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd.
American Legion Post 78 members, Mayor Pro Tem Larry Schroeder and community members will all speak.
The El Roble Marching Band will also perform "Taps."
For more information, head to www.ci.claremont.ca.us or call 909-399-5490.
The teen program and activity Youth Activity Center and leadership group Bettering Ourselves and Others are hosting an annual "Thanks for Giving" canned food drive this week.
Anyone who wants to donate canned goods can drop them off at the YAC between 2 and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 16.
Donations will be added to the Claremont Food Bank.
For more information on the program or the YAC, call 909-399-5360.
A panel discussion titled Is California K-12 Education in Crisis? If So, What Do We Do about It? will take place at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum.
The Athenaeum is at Claremont McKenna College, 385 E. 8th St.
Taking part in the panel, according to a news release, are:
Davis Campbell, senior research fellow, Center for Applied Policy in Education (CAP-Ed), U.C. Davis; Dean Vogel, president, California Teachers Association; Jed Wallace, president and CEO, California Charter Schools Association; Julia Brownley, State Assemblywoman (CA-41st District); Jeff Stark, vice president, Claremont Unified School District Board of Education; David Abel '68, chairman and managing director, VERDEXCHANGE Institute.
According to CMC's rules, attendance at any event may be limited to persons associated with CMC or to the maximum number of people allowed by fire regulations.
For more information, contact 909-621-8244 or athenaeum@claremontmckenna.edu.
Richard Haass, president of the American foreign policy study organization Council on Foreign Relations, will speak at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum.
The Athenaeum is at Claremont McKenna College, 385 E. 8th St.
Haass' was the director of policy planning for the Department of State as well as the U.S. coordinator for policy toward the future of Afghanistan and the U.S. envoy to the Northern Ireland peace process, according to a news release.
Haass was also special assistant to President George H.W. Bush and senior director for Near East and South Asian affairs on the National Security Council staff from 1989 to 1993, according to the news release.
Haass is also the author or editor of eleven books on American foreign policy, including 2009's "War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars."
According to CMC's rules, attendance at any event may be limited to persons associated with CMC or to the maximum number of people allowed by fire regulations.
For more information, contact 909-621-8244 or athenaeum@claremontmckenna.edu.
Claremont McKenna College freshman Kyle Weiss was selected to receive a 2011 Nickelodeon HALO award for co-founding the non-profit FUNDaFIELD to fund soccer fields for children in Africa.
FUNDaFIELD has raised $140,000 so far and Weiss has trips planned to Congo and Uruguay and hopes to bring other Claremont McKenna College students with him for research and goals, according to a news release.
The awards show was pre-taped last week in Los Angeles and airs the eve of Nov. 6 on Nickelodeon, according to the news release.
To see a biography and video clips, go here: http://www.teennick.com/shows/halo-awards/characters/kyle-weiss.html
The Super King Market will have a soft opening Friday, according to its website.
The grand opening for Super King No. 4, at 436 Auto Center Drive, is Nov. 11.
For more information or to enter to win a 2011 Toyta Yaris from Super King, head to www.skclaremont.com or call 909-267-7252.
Store hours will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
St. Luke's Lutheran Church will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 2050 N. Indian Hill Blvd.
The free to the public fair will feature handcrafted gift items including paintings, handmade and custom jewelry, wood puzzles, quilts, baby items, dolls, purses, animal T-shirts, shabby chic furniture, ornaments and more.
The fair is a fundraiser to provide support for those in the community with 20 percent of sales going to help the needy.
For more information, contact 909-624-8898.
The Friends of the Claremont Library will announce essay winners about the Luis Urrea book "Into the Beautiful North" on Saturday.
The free to the public event takes place at 10 a.m. to noon Saturday inside the meeting room of the Claremont Public Library.
The library is at 208 N. Harvard Ave.
For more information, contact 909-621-4902 or http://www.claremontlibrary.org/onthesamepage.html.
The Friday noon concert series will feature the music of Bartok, Jananek and Suk will be celebrated at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Balch Auditorium, 10th Street and Columbia Avenue.
Performing will be Pomona College faculty member and violinist Jonathan Wright and Pomona/Scripps College staff member and pianist Stephan Moss.
For more information, contact 909-607-3266.
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