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Why compliance to housing element is so important

As governor Gavin Newsom amps up the pressure to address the state’s housing crisis, Claremont is working to get its housing element back in sync. Claremont was one of 47 California cities singled out by Mr. Newsom as being out of compliance with state housing standards. The reason, according to the state, is its housing element—a document that shows the city’s plan to meet its housing needs.

Palm trees make a come back at museum of art construction site

Guess what’s back on the west side of College Avenue? Construction crews quickly moved three huge palm trees back to their regular home on Pomona College Museum of Art property on the west side of College Ave and Second Street. The palms have been resting near the college's tennis courts, just east of the museum. As progress continues, the museum is really starting to take shape, although there's much work still to be done. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger

Four-year-old sticks with his Monday morning tradition in Claremont

Four-year-old Nathaniel Bonilla of Claremont kicks off his week each Monday with his favorite activity—watching the trash trucks rumble down his street. But there’s one Claremont city sanitation worker who goes above and beyond.

Wilderness Park becomes vivid green spot

It may be this spring we can call the City of Trees, the City of Green because of the spectacular display of color in the foothills north of Claremont. I've photographed the Claremont Wilderness Park many times, but have never seen such vivid color, especially this early in the year. All the winter rain will also bring on a lush wildflower bloom, which is beginning to happen now. So keep your eyes open, since warm weather is coming only adding to these wonderful scenic views. COURIER video/Peter Weinberger

Marilee K. Scaff: Claremont activist, teacher, author, missionary

Marilee K. Scaff, teacher and educator, former missionary, and longtime community activist and environmentalist in Claremont, died March 8 at the age of 103. A woman of prodigious intellect and energy, hers was a life well and fully lived. Born November 27, 1915 in San Marcos, Texas, Ms. Scaff was the second of four daughters of Samuel Guy Kone and Marilee Fisher Kone.

No excuses now! Check out this cool stuff to do in Claremont

FREE FAMILY FUN: Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra presents Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, with conductor Juan Felipe Molano and actor William Christian, in a free and open to the public concert at 11 a.m. at Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. The fun and family-friendly musical experience features a bird, a duck, a cat, a wolf, a grandfather, Peter, and all of the instruments of the orchestra.