Cathy's Corner

This summer we lost some
businesses downtown due to the
economy, but we have seen a commitment
of new businesses moving
and or relocating to downtown
Bakersfield.
The business I am so sorry to
see leave downtown is Russo’s
Books. Mike Russo served as
Chairman of the DBA in 2000 to
2001, in which Mike wanted to see
downtown flourish. But with this
economy his family was forced
to close their downtown store.
Russo’s will be missed!
We have seen new art galleries
open, new restaurants and a
health food market/café, two businesses
moved from south/west to
downtown and several businesses
moved around the corner to better
locations. A recording studio open
and the Padre Hotel secured their
financing. ■