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At one time, the Cawston Ostrich Farm was the most popular tourist destination in South Pasadena. The ostriches are long gone, but you can still see an old ostrich feeder on the north wall of Meridian Iron Works. Go check it out the next time you're at the Farmer's Market or hopping on the Gold Line. Get a hold of me here.

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Archive for June 3rd, 2009

Bike Licensing Law Scrapped … in L.A.

The Los Angeles City Council axed an outdated bicycle-licensing requirement today, after complaints that LAPD officers used it to harass bicyclists. It sounds like a silly law, but if you take a look at the South Pasadena Municipal Code … It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or use, or to cause or [...]

Crime Report 06.03.09

So you wake up in the morning and can’t find your cellphone. Logical conclusion: Someone broke into your home and stole the phone while you slept. Just the phone. The full police report after the jump: Tweet

District Superintendent Resigns

SPUSD Superintendent Brian Bristol wrote his letter of resignation on May 15, and will step down at the end of the month “to follow new personal and professional opportunities.” The move doesn’t come at a great time, as the district is trying to fill budget gaps and pushing the Measure S parcel tax. A note [...]

South Pas Resident Tops Tax List

The state says that John Kwon, who lists an apartment on Huntington as his address, owes them some cash. $7,864,402.73, to be more precise. Oddly, that’s the exact amount owed by a De Won Motors Group in L.A., which means the two share the title for “largest delinquent sales and use tax accounts” in California. [...]

When Can We Start Daytripping Little Tokyo?

Orochon and Mikawaya are almost within our grasp. The Gold Line’s Eastside Extension is still on track to open this summer, but a firm date is up in the air. Curbed LA reports the date is rumored to be around the end of the month. Tweet