Pasadena (crown of the valley). See page [82].

Paskenta, in Tehama County, is Indian and means “under the bank.”

Paso (pass).

El Paso (the pass), of the Truckee River.

El Paso Peak (the pass peak), in Kern County.

Del Paso (of the pass), near Sacramento.

Paso de Bartolo (pass of Bartolo), the last a Christian name.

Paso de Robles (pass of the oaks). See pages [124] and [340].

Pastoría de las Borregas (pasture of the ewe-lambs).

La Patera (a place where ducks congregate). In early days the fresh water swamps near here abounded with ducks. La Patera is a flag station in Santa Bárbara County.