It’s official—when the bees get to work, spring has sprung in Claremont. Of course, the warm sunshine and recent rains played their part too. The bees’ hard work was easy to notice, thanks to the distinct buzzing sound emanating from an elm tree along Grand Avenue. But don’t put away your rain jacket just yet — Southern California’s weather is about to turn blustery. Another storm system is set to move in on Tuesday, bringing more significant rain and snow by Thursday. Courier photos/Peter Weinberger