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Guess what? Parking issues at the Wilderness Park remain unresolved

The parking restrictions continue to mount as use of the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park steadily climbs. The Claremont City Council Tuesday night added additional permit parking-only zones on three residential cul de sacs next to the bustling wilderness area—Holyoke Place, Macalester Place and Forsyth Place. These permit parking zones are expected to sunset in September 2015, along with a slew of other wilderness loop parking restrictions, as the city works on an overarching master plan to solve lingering parking problems.

DA files charges against man connected to assault of 12-year-old (updated)

The District Attorney’s Office has filed several criminal charges against a man arrested by Claremont police on Friday in connection with the assault of a 12-year-old Claremont resident. Joseph Candler Davall, a 34-year-old Yucca Valley resident, has been charged with six criminal counts, including rape by force or fear and assault with intent to commit rape of a minor. He is being held at the Inmate Reception Center in downtown Los Angeles for $1 million bail.

Claremont Earth Day events continue through this weekend

The city of Claremont is holding its own Earth Day extravaganza on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Second Street in the Village. Hosted by Sustainable Claremont, the day’s festivities will include demos, workshops, kids activities, live music and more. For more information, visit www.sustainableclaremont.org.

Student artists display talent

Drawing and painting teacher Tamara Kirkpatrick helps sophomore Christine Hyun with a charcoal drawing last week at Claremont High School. Ms. Hyun’s work will be among 60 other students featured in the Sixth Annual Claremont High School Student Art Show next month at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to an artist’s reception on May 2 at 5:30 p.m. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff

Pitzer students bring technology and community together

Graduation might be around the corner, but the students of Pitzer College aren’t sitting idle just yet. Amidst final papers and exams, a group of Pitzer students led by senior Michael Ceraso took a timeout to put their acquired tech savvy into real-world application by hosting the city’s first civic Hackathon last weekend. The event, held on the Pitzer College mounds, is part of a student-led effort to bridge the gaps across the Claremont community through computer codes and technology. While the concept appears daunting, the idea is actually quite simple—recruit a group of talented people from a variety of backgrounds to determine how technology can help build a stronger Claremont community.

On the prowl for Easter treats

You can see the seriousness and intense focus in their eyes. Ready to sprint to the closest candy treat. Easter egg hunting is serious business. It doesn't matter whether you are a 3-year old going for the first time, or the mom following her child lending a helping hand (hmmm). There will always be still competition when looking for these fun-filled treats full of sweet stuff. The SPRING CELEBRATION free community event at Memorial Park Saturday in Claremont featured a petting zoo, magician, crafts, egg hunt and more. Needless to say it was an exciting day for Claremonters of all ages. Check out our updated slideshow.