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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 July 8th, 2009

Crime Report 07.08.09

Prepare to be shocked: People were lighting fireworks in South Pas last week. The full (but brief) police report after the jump. Tweet

SPUSD Supe Search Update

Sorry, but this came when I was out enjoying the holiday weekend. The district has hired a headhunting firm to find a replacement for outgoing Superintendent Brian Bristol. There’s a public meeting tomorrow if you’d like to weigh in. Full e-mail after the jump. Tweet

Catching Up 07.08.09

South Pasadena’s Community Services Department has set up a Facebook page. The Pasadena Star-News congratulates South Pas for being oh-so eco-friendly. South Pas resident Aileen Sevajian, 49, gets three years for defrauding Glendale residents. Here’s some background on the case. Sure, our schools are in superintendent limbo, but the Lawndale School District has tapped Ellen [...]