Starting on Monday, July 8, Southern California Edison will be replacing an existing vault on the north side of Second Street, just east of the library driveway. The work will require the closure of Second Street, between Harvard and College Avenues, for up to 3 weeks.

Preliminary work on this section of Second Street will take place on Monday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 2. The street will remain open for these 2 days.

A temporary power outage will be required beginning at midnight on Sunday, July 7, which is expected to last until noon that same day. Edison has notified all affected businesses and residents of the closure and power outage. City staff will follow up with additional notification as well.

Monday night summer concert series kicks off next week

Claremont’s Summer Concert Series is back. Co-sponsored by the city and the Kiwanis Club, the concerts take place every Monday night from July 8 through September 2 at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard. Starting this year, concerts will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. The series kicks off with classic rock provided by LCR.

The Kiwanis Club will offer a variety of concessions including featured menu items each week, with proceeds benefiting the concert program. Everyone is encouraged to bring a low lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an evening out with friends and neighbors. For more information on the concert series, visit www.ci.claremont.ca.us or call 399-5490.