February 2015 Economic Index Is In
Thanks to Dr Escher and his hardworking crew at HSU, the Index is here. From December to January our mortgage rates went up slightly, unemployment rate and building permits went down. Home sales are...
View ArticleHenderson Center is Hoppin’
…and we don’t just mean celebrating Easter. Here’s a summary of recent events in my favorite part of town. Little Japan, which used to be on 4th Street across from where Liu’s used to be, is open for...
View ArticleRadio Shack Closing
…at Bayshore Mall. The other stores in the County (Arcata, Fortuna, Myrtle Avenue) will remain open for the time being while radio Shack closes thousands of its locations. The staff at the Mall was...
View ArticleNo Silver Lining
I was surprised, as was airport management, apparently, to hear that the Silver Lining restaurant at the Humboldt County Redwoods whatever airport is closed. That’s a big step backward for the folks...
View ArticleIt’s Back?!! OH’S is Coming BACK?
I hadn’t realized it, but according to a Facebook page there are folks in our community who have been longing for the return of OH’s Town House, Virginia Bass’ steakhouse which closed in 2008. I felt...
View ArticleHappy Easter? Bah, Humbug!
Easter is my least-favorite holiday. At Christmas you get good chocolate and lots of presents. At Easter you get Peeps. No comparison. As a kid growing up in Eureka, I was subjected to all kinds of...
View ArticleThe RCMF 2014
Before the memories have faded, I wanted to say something about the Redwood Coast Music Festival, formerly the Jazz Festival, that wrapped up a couple of weeks ago. This year we had the added...
View ArticleA New Way To Fly?
An interesting development is reported by the Sacramento Business News. Surf Air, a private membership airline headquartered in Santa Monica and flying out of the old McClellan AFB, is flying...
View ArticleMarch Economic Index
HSU’s Economic Index for March is in. Most sectors were down with home sales and manufacturing orders slightly up. Thanks to Dr. Eschker and his hardworking crew!
View ArticleCraig’s List Ads That No One Will Respond To
Here, without comment, are genuine “Housing Wanted” ads that have appeared within the past year on our local Craig’s List. They are transcribed exactly as they appeared. Enjoy! “Need free space for...
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