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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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Cruz’n for Roses on Sunday

The sixth annual Cruz’n for Roses Hot Rod and Classic Car Show takes place this weekend. “Over 400 classic cars will show off their stuff. Mission Street will be filled with the very best hot rods and classic cars — all to raise funds for the oldest self-built float in the Tournament of Roses.” Admission [...]

Green Machine Gleanings

The city is hosting its Clean-Air Car Show and Green-Living Expo this Sunday, where you can look at fuel-efficient cars and stuff. And if you’re not into cars, or Earth, you can go catch Wall-E at the Rialto. But don’t forget, the Rialto was never a great theater for avoiding the heat. Here’s the pdf. [...]

Caltrans to Hold 710 Tunnel Q&A

Some brave Caltrans officials plan to hold a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the South Pasadena Library. They’ll discuss the tunnel plan and the feasability studies they’ve been conducting along the proposed route. Tweet

Wolverines!

If you noticed that Stealth Bomber flying over Pasadena yesterday, and started imagining all kinds of “Red Dawn” scenarios, you can rest easy. Yesterday was the memorial service for Verne Orr. Tweet

Mission West Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Turns 10

The Mission West Fall Arts and Crafts Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 20 and 21, between Meridian and Fremont avenues. In addition to arts and crafts, there’s always plenty of food and live entertainment. Call 626-797-6803 for festival information. Tweet