I have been golfing lately at Redwood Empire Golf and Country Club in Fortuna, Ca.   Let me explain, I am NOT a golfer and by "golfing" I mean hitting on the driving range.  I was given golf clubs from a client (a veteran, I would like to add) and decided to give it a try.   See photo below.  I have no idea how these clubs rank in the golfing world, but they work just fine for me.  Praying not to look like a fool, I signed up for lessons from the golf pro.   I pulled the clubs out of the back of my truck and after figuring out how to use the wheels, wheeled myself over to the driving range.  The pro helped with the mechanics of my swing.  I figured out the swing and off I went.  Hitting ball, after ball, after ball... for an entire HOUR!  It was nice to be up at the Redwood Empire Golf ... 08/04/2011

Fortuna Rodeo Run 2011 was a huge success!  I want to send my appreciation to Ms. Lenore Bergenski who, since I was a teenager, has been running up and down the streets of Fortuna inspiring youth as she goes.  Who better than Lenore to hold the Fortuna Rodeo Run?    I am always inspired by runners.  Myself, being a jogger at best, can still appreciate what these folks must accomplish to run the rodeo run.  Dedication to training, a mental will to keep going when things get tough and follow through to the finish line.  Congratulations to the runners of the Fortuna Rodeo Run!  I hope to see you all next year again.  Maybe I'll lace up my shoes too. 08/02/2011

Wildwood Days 2011 in Rio Dell is kicking off on Wednesday, August 3rd, with the Car Show at DJ's Burger Bar.  Mark your calendar and check the schedule of events here. My favorite activities include: Wednesday: Car Show Thursday: Kid Games Friday: Firemans Muster Saturday: Parade, Bocce Ball Tournament, Riding Lawn Mower Races Other cool things: Eel River Valley Idol, Softball Tournament, and Mini Gold Championships. Whatever your taste or flavor, you will find something fun at Wildwood Days 2011.  Thank you Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department for hosting this event year after year!   08/02/2011

Fortuna Rodeo 2011 is upon us!  Mark your calendars for the week of July 11th through July 17th.  The Fortuna Rodeo is full of fun activities for everyone!  This may sound funny, but in all the years I've lived in Humboldt, I've yet to attend the actual rodeo!  I know, shocking!!!  However, rodeo week always has my family and I busy with activities. My personal "can't miss list" consists of: Monday July 11th: Chili cookoff  Tuesday July 12th: Children's games, costume contest and cast iron cook-off Wednesday July 13th:  Street games Thursday July 14th: Fireman's games Friday July 15th: Family fun night at the rodeo Saturday July 16th: Fortuna Rodeo 5K run/walk Of course, for the rodeo fan, there are plenty more activities to attend.  Click here for more, grab your cowboy hat and enjoy t... 07/01/2011

Check out what's happening down in Fortuna. For more in-depth information go to : http://www.fortunarodeo.com   MONDAY: Chili Cook-Off.   TUESDAY: Carnival, Kid's Games from 6-8pm at the Redwood Shopping Center.   WEDNESDAY: Main Street Kids Games from 6-9pm, Carnival.   THURSDAY: Junior Rodeo, Fireman's Downtown Games, Carnival.   FRIDAY: Junior Rodeo, Kidnapped Tourist, Rodeo, Carnival, Rodeo Contests.   SATURDAY: Pancake Breakfast, Slack Team Roping, Homeshoe Pitch Tournament, Carnival, Parade, Rodeo, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Cowboy Mixer/ BBQ/ Dance.   SUNDAY: Slack Team Roping, Deep Pit BBQ, Carnival, Rodeo.   Hope to see you there! 07/15/2008

MY TOP 6 PLACES TO EAT IN FORTUNA LAS CAZUELAS             435 North Fortuna Blvd.  Near Figueiredo’s Video                    725-2431             Well priced Mexican food.  Great for lunch, dinner and parties.             HOT BREW             904 South Fortuna Blvd.  Across from McDonalds.                     725-2361             Yummy bistro-style eatery.  My favorite: Chinese chicken salad. HUNAN VILLAGE RESTURANT             1468 Main Street.  Next to Veterans’ Building.                           725-3459             Lunch buffet and menu selections for both lunch and dinner. ORIENTAL BUFFET             755 South Fortuna Blvd.  In Redwood Shopping Center.            725-9988             Offers buffet for both lunch and dinner with sushi bar!        SHOTZ COFFEE AND DRIVE-THRU     ... 01/21/2008

I was showing a commercial property in Fortuna California last week to one of my buyers and we were amazed at how much the city had grown and will continue to grow within the next 5 to 10 years.  Right away, we noticed a few more businesses had popped up along the main street in Fortuna (take the Main Street Exit off CA State Highway 101) and a couple new subdivisions going up in the south end of town, as well as a new shopping center with Walgreen's and other stores.  As my client and I were walking through the property we were viewing that day, the listing Agent was very excited in explaining the features of the property, as well as telling us of the future developments in Fortuna.  He was pointing to various areas where major businesses were coming in, such as a possible Home Depot o... 09/30/2007