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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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Tag: Dan Watson

Star-News to City Council: Come Clean

Like the Star-News, I’ve been reticent to publish rumors about the South Pas City Council. Even though I posted in February that Dan Watson’s departure was tied to a move to make Joe Payne chief of police. But with the council’s recent Brown Act missteps, it’s fair to say that a number of residents echo [...]

Chief Concerns: Two Finalists Confirmed

South Pas Reserve Officer Joe Payne and former Maywood Police Chief Frank Hauptmann both confirmed they’re finalists to fill Dan Watson’s shoes. There’s plenty about Payne here, but I haven’t mentioned Hauptmann before. Besides the video above, here are a couple stories floating around: Four Maywood officers allege retaliation for exposing departmental misconduct. The L.A. Times [...]

Sending Off the Chief With a Real Barn Burner**

Save the date. Via the Star-News: South Pasadena Police Chief Dan Watson will be honored during a goodbye party from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Barn Burner Texas Barbeque Restaurant, 1000 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena. Three things about the story: It doesn’t mention the date (June 30 per the city editor); I think [...]

A Smattering of Job Listings

A few open gigs around town listed after the jump. Tweet