Rosy article in the Pacific Grove Hometown Bulletin says there’s just one empty storefront on Lighthouse ave:

What? I counted four three empty businesses this morning:

The Hart Mansion – former restaurant (take this off the list since it’s a private residence for now)

The Wachovia Bank – good location for a restaurant

Primo – another former restaurant

Hallmark – vacant for about 50 years it seems.

Conclusion, I’m thankful for the free paper that is mailed to my home. I use it for a kitty litter pan liner.

The Bulletin reports that Richmond Woodson, whose actions led to a $435 fine for a resident across the street having wind chimes and admitted to patrolling the neighborhood for other noises to complain about – has left the area.

Later update – case was thrown out of court.

Wind Chime Hater Left Town

Moe Ammar, President of the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, says “We are doing everything we can think of to encourage people to bring their businesses to Pacific Grove.”

Ammar pointed out that all business properties on the main street of Forest Avenue are occupied.

Well . . another art gallery on Forest Avenue is out of business after 11 months, on the same day as the Chamber mouthpiece paper’s publish date. Not that art galleries add any real commerce – this one is closed for good is closed only 4 hours more per day than the rest.

Using the art gallery practice, Moe can put an empty folding chair in every empty store front and call them “occupied”.

Moe Ammar In Deep Denial

Georgia Booth dared to stand up and speak out about being contacted by Thom “Belly” Akeman and his tree posse. Mayor Dan Court also seems to have gotten an email from Georgia, of which he forwarded to his wife. Too bad that she did not snip the Honorable One’s comments before replying to Mrs. Booth . .

Last week Ms. Booth received an email from Beth Cort, the mayor’s wife, responding to Ms. Booth’s concerns about the city’s role in “Trees for PG,” a private group. Ms. Cort’s email contained more than her response to Ms. Booth. Previous communications were attached to the email sent. Among them was an email from Dan Cort to his wife, which read, “Please set this moron straight. Thanks, Dan.”

Coming up next week, Mayor Cort will jump a shark at Lovers Point . .

Did The Mayor Call Mrs. Booth A Moron?

Kenneth Ray Murray, pastor of the Pacific Grove Community Baptist Church, has been charged with forgery and writing checks on non-sufficient funds.

A man who would only identify himself as a deacon at the Community Baptist Church said, “We as a church are supporting our pastor and this too shall pass”.

Rubber Checks, Too Shall Pass

Klatch Meeting at Black Forest Coffee – in GATEWAY CENTER?

Well, maybe that does make sense – think about those “regular attendees” to council meetings like Dilworth, the Willoughbys, Alene, Fischer, etc.

Gateway Center “Residential Program serves clients ranging from the moderately functioning to the profoundly disabled, providing 24-hour care and supervision.”

Country Club Gate is where Black Forest Coffee is, along with the best taqueria – Michael s, the best market – Save Mart and the best pizza – Domino’s.

It’s been written here before – the mass of PG leaders does not acknowledge the southernmost part of PG, the forbidden zone that lies beyond that stoplight at Sunset & Forest. It’s all “Grove Market this” and “Art Gallery that” when thinking about P.G. services and businesses.

P.G. Bulletin Pulls Another Proofreader Boner

The City Council unanimously rejected installation of parking meters on Central Avenue; but not before laying the groundwork for what may be future problems including more budget challenges.

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As an alternative to the lost meter revenue, Councilperson Scott Miller suggested changing the parking sign time limit from two hours to ninety minutes, say-ing “our parking enforcement guy made a killing down there. He would write 64 tickets a day and many of them from there” (Scott Miller was speaking as to the time he was Chief of Police). Wasn’t the two hour limit for parking on Central Avenue imposed to allow ample time for people to have a meal and do some leisurely shopping without fear of citation?

That was the intention of the two hour limits – however it looks like businesses take up a majority of two hour spots, leaving a precious few for those “leisurely shoppers”

Parking Time Limits Lowered – Bulletin Opposes

Can I sue someone who says or writes something defamatory about me?
In order to prove defamation, you have to prove that what was said or written about you was false. If the information is true, or if you consented to publication of the material, you will not have a case.

Search the Herald for some research. I did and was surprised to find another article about domestic violence, financial troubles and more at another one of the Favaloro’s restaurants. Check it out, December 14, 2004.

Police Blotter

Kris Olinger was the victim of murder.

Pointed out in the December 06 City Council meeting by Snick.

Update, 12/22 – The Bulletin issued a correction in the next issue.

Hometown Bulletin Needs Proofreaders