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South Park banners along major streets of South Park.

janeb: South Park banners along major streets of South Park.

The South Park clock at the intersection of Fern and Grape.

The South Park clock at the intersection of Fern and Grape.

Mural on the wall of the laundromat (in the alley, next to 7-11).

Mural on the wall of the laundromat (in the alley, next to 7-11).

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Moon Pies and Movie Stars

South Park | What's That You're Reading
Published Dec. 20, 2007

What's the name of your book? "Moon Pies and Movie Stars. " Tell me about it. "It's about the owner of a six-lane bowling alley in Devine, Texas, and she spots her runaway daughter on a ...

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South Park Eden

Feature Stories | South Park
Published Oct. 4, 2007

Behind my back garden, my ex-boyfriend with the golden eyes perches like a buzzard in the house my brother-in-law built for him. I avoid my garden, despite the plum tree, the towering aloe, and honeysuckle, the ...

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Ports of Call

Restaurant Review | Vagabond | South Park
Published July 12, 2006

On a midweek evening a few months ago, my partner and I rambled over to our brand-new neighborhood bistro, excited because in all of South Park/Golden Hill there are only two other genuine restaurants. "No reservation?" ...

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Dingbat Eyesores, Loving Eye

City Lights | South Park
Published March 16, 2006

On a recent Saturday afternoon, Phil Chart and his girlfriend Janice Morten went out to -- what else? -- sketch an old house. "What I like about San Diego is the variety of its neighborhoods," says ...

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At Home in San Diego

Carlsbad | Carmel Valley | City Heights | Cover Story | Del Mar | Escondido | Hillcrest | Julian | Kensington-Talmadge | Lemon Grove | Linda Vista | Mission Beach | North Park | Ramona | San Ysidro | Scripps Ranch | Serra Mesa | South Park | University City | University Heights | Valley Center
Published Dec. 30, 2004

LA COSTA When I think of La Costa, I remember the wildlife -- the skunk that lived under our house, for instance, a beautiful creature whose size would double when it puffed up its fur after ...

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Best of 2003: Best Neighborhood Video Store

Best of San Diego | South Park
Published Dec. 25, 2003

Video Rush 1947 Fern Street, South Park 619-239-0323 No one calls out a cheery "Hello!" when you walk into this video rental store. In fact, the 20-somethings working here are usually talking on the phone or ...

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Best of 2003: Best Scones

Best of San Diego | South Park
Published Dec. 25, 2003

Rebecca's Coffeehouse 3023 Juniper Street, South Park www.rebeccascoffee.com 619-284-3663 They are crusty on the outside and fluffy inside. The owner -- named Rebecca -- bakes them herself. Some of the more unusual flavors include pear ginger, ...

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Best of 2003: Best Candle & Soap Shop

Best of San Diego | South Park
Published Dec. 25, 2003

Clarity Soaps & Candles 3022 Juniper Street, South Park 619-640-5903 The two women who run this small shop make their own candles, soaps, and skin care and bath products. They wrap everything in baskets with silk ...

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Best of 2001: Best Residential Row

Best of San Diego | South Park
Published Dec. 27, 2001

28th Street, Between Date and A Streets, South Park It's mostly Craftsman houses of varying degrees of size and splendor along this row of houses, with a few Monterey-style houses and Spanish numbers. The highlight is ...

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