Must-Read Blog Posts This Week: Remembering Amanda, Urban Farming and Circus Elephants

The blogging platform on Patch is where the community goes to share viewpoints and interesting happenings each day. 

Check out some of the most interesting and popular Patch blog posts from the west San Gabriel Valley and Crescenta Valley Patch sites over the last week. 

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Monrovia

Finding Joy in the Journey

Blogger Kristen Andrews writes a heartfelt post about her daughter, Amanda, who committed suicide last year. In her memory, she shares the “Amanda Panda’s Choose the Right Campaign,” which was created to help help teens through difficult decisions.

San Marino

Chickens are home

The chicks have arrived. Blogger Pam writes about her adventures in urban farming in San Marino. This week she shares her experience raising three ten-week old hens in her backyard.

Pasadena

Thinking of Going to the Circus? Please, Think Again.

Blogger Susan Campisi shares her passion as an animal advocate in her first blog post. She writes about circus elephants and informs readers of an upcoming march in Los Angeles that will support elephant advocacy. 

Take it to the bridge

Blogger Patricia Huff shares her July Fourth experience from the Colorado Street bridge.

Arcadia

Top 5 Tips For Homeowner’s Trying To Sell Their Home!

Realtor Ryan Asao advises that “even the most beautiful house needs marketing and exposure in today’s market.” He imparts several tips to put sellers in an ideal position.

Pasadena CA real estate market: Prices slipping

Blogger Teri Barton writes: “Market conditions have been consistently cooling in the past several weeks. Pasadena remains in a seller’s market, however, because a low number of listings is keeping demand steady.”