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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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What to Do With the City Yard?

Petting zoo? Shuttle lot for Trader Joe’s? Tiki bar? What would you like to see there? From the city: The City Council of South Pasadena is interested in receiving your input on the best use of the City-owned property at 825 Mission Street. This site is currently used as the City Yard housing the Public [...]

Catching Up

Pat Tillman’s mom paid a visit to the South Pasadena Library. The L.A. Times discovers South Pas (again) with a roundup of “mom-and-pop” shops on Mission Street. All six of them. I guess Videotheque, Book’em Mysteries and Buster’s — to name a few — don’t count. 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