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by mattbb61
Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Sushi YU
Replies: 17
Views: 10335

Apples and Oranges. This appears on first sight to be the handywork of a guy out of Oakland whose life it has become to make life difficult for we hard working "Working Class Americans." Here's a story from 2003, when this dreg with a loy-Ya, began his crusade against business owners: Busi...
by mattbb61
Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Sushi YU
Replies: 17
Views: 10335

Sushi YU

Bad news for we Japanese cusine buffs; The Sushi Yu on Redwood street in wonderful, diverse Vallejo has been slapped with an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) injuction to cease operations. Friends of mine went there for dinner last evening, and found the restaurant closed. A sign on their door ...
by mattbb61
Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Council Chambers
Replies: 32
Views: 14616

DID ANYONE CONSIDER THIS ALTERNATIVE...?

There is a LARGE strip of land, just off James Road, adjacent to the current Am Can Post office cubile/kiosk, which is just waiting to be built upon. Why cant a temporary building be constructed there? One large room, with plenty of space for a large audiance, and WAY less than 8 MILLION dollars. An...
by mattbb61
Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ColdStone??
Replies: 4
Views: 3216

Coldstone out of business? Aw geesh, say it isn't SO! :shock:

Their phone number has also been disconnected...

It is almost like the ill-fated sandwich shop Quizno's all over again... :cry:

Alas, Coldstone, we hardly knew ye...
by mattbb61
Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: It's about time!
Replies: 9
Views: 7476

JAPANESE SUSHI HOUSE

The Sushi Yu will be directly across the street from Starbucks, the one in the Safeway development. It will occupy "L-8" which is the corner lot on James Road and West American Canyon Road. So says the paperwork posted within... Although the name is listed as "Yu Sushi," it HAS b...
by mattbb61
Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tree Sculpture at Council Chambers
Replies: 5
Views: 5639

Veteran Responds

That tree bears the names of American Canyon citizens who served the United States of America in the uniform of their country. =D
by mattbb61
Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New Calling!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3796

Father Francis J. Mulcahy

I wish Pastor Curry well in this endeavorous calling. The Lord DID say to go where the sinners are, and I don't recon one could find a larger and meaner collection of those types anywhere else, except perhaps the halls of Congress... And, the Lord DOES work in very mysterious ways. Good on him; as f...
by mattbb61
Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Election and more!
Replies: 37
Views: 13633

IF Wal-Mart is not allowed to occupy that building, I have no doubt that something can be arranged to section it into two, or even three stores, just as Vallejo has with Michael's, Linens and things, and Old Navy. Any replacement retailer wouldn't have to BUILD their store, as Wal-Mart has been doin...
by mattbb61
Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Walmart DOA
Replies: 3
Views: 3245

NORTH RICHMOND

"...An attorney for Citizens Against Poor Planning, Jacqueline McDonald, argued the city should have considered the urban decay effect on the neighboring community of Vallejo..." :shock: OH PLEASE! Its Vallejo's own long standing DECAY which I don't want visited any more on OUR community. ...
by mattbb61
Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Walmart DOA
Replies: 3
Views: 3245

WALMART STORY

by mattbb61
Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Election and more!
Replies: 37
Views: 13633

UNDER THE TOPIC PORTION OF "MORE"

Colleen: (All others, please bear with me while I post this response). 1) I have indeed held conversation with a woman who was pregnant and made the fateful decision (her “choice”) to “terminate” her unborn baby. She is my own sister, and still carries the emotion scars of that decision. I will neve...
by mattbb61
Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:11 am
Forum: Question and Answer
Topic: bling and stuff
Replies: 1
Views: 2737

I havent noticed it myself. I hope it is just them mocking the filthy debase Hip Hop/(C)Rap culture. I have, however, seen some kids with the pants hanging down; makes them look real stupid and pethetic. Stupid is as stupid does. This crap starts at home; if you have any of those twerps living in yo...
by mattbb61
Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Election and more!
Replies: 37
Views: 13633

My God. Jerry Brown, the mayor of the crime ridden streets of Oakland is now our "Top-Cop?" Anyone care to explain how HE was a better choice than his opponent? :? "NO" on having doctors tell the parents that THEIR CHILDREN are seeking to KILL their own unborn CHILDREN? Where is ...
by mattbb61
Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Election Signs
Replies: 26
Views: 12785

I took a ride to Fairfiled for a book signing this afternoon, and noticed only two remianing signs along the entire route, both of which COULD be on public property, so it appears as though the clean up has already taken place. Great job to whom ever did the deed. No big deal, I just though it would...
by mattbb61
Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: It's about time!
Replies: 9
Views: 7476

Sushi Yu

Happy Days are HERE!

Sushi Yu is THE BEST Japanese food this side of Yokosuka! :wink:
by mattbb61
Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: Election Signs
Replies: 26
Views: 12785

CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELVES

Candidates, both victor and vanquished. If you havent already done so, I and many other citizens would appreciate if you would kinkly take a drive around our small city, and where ever you find a sign ON PUBLIC PROPERTY with your name on it, take the personal resolve and responsibility to take it do...
by mattbb61
Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: It's about time!
Replies: 9
Views: 7476

"YU SUSHI"

MCB, are you refering to the Sushi Yu currently on Redwood in Vallejo? THAT would be a MAJOR coup if they are the ones, and are relocating to our city, OR are opening up their second store!
"Bento boxes 4 dinner, yahooooo!" :P
by mattbb61
Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: Selling food made from home
Replies: 4
Views: 2323

NANNY GOVERMNENT

I also grew up in the 60's and 70's, and find that list very familiar as well. How did we EVER survive? I lament on a yearly basis the disappearance of the excellent chicken teriyaki which the American Canyon Baptist Church would sell at their Forth of July booth. We were also surprised when our hom...
by mattbb61
Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 11301

BUILD THE HIGH SCHOOL

Yes, its finally all over, fellow Am Can citizens... :P

Congratulations to the victors :D , condolences to the vanquished :( . Its all now said and done.

Now, go forth and BUILD OUR AMERICAN CANYON HIGH SCHOOL! :!:
by mattbb61
Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Trader Joes
Replies: 15
Views: 5761

TRADER JOES? YES INDEED!

Vic Riv; Thanks for the link! My wife and I BOTH submitted our input for Trader Joes to open an Am Can Store! Their Bento Boxes are very good! :lol:
by mattbb61
Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: American Canyon Online Future, what would you like to see?
Replies: 28
Views: 19973

DEVIL IN THE DETAILS

Issa, in the case of digital photos, is there a size limit we should adhere to before sending our chosen pics?
by mattbb61
Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MISSING EGYPTIAN ARAB MUSLIMS
Replies: 11
Views: 3631

Alrighty folks, we can stand down now, at least on THIS one, and secure from General Quarters; those so-called errant "students" have been located...

http://www.homelandsecurityus.com/site/ ... toryid=501
by mattbb61
Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: PINER AMBULANCE STRIKE
Replies: 0
Views: 1732

PINER AMBULANCE STRIKE

Those of we Am Can citizens who rely on, or know of a friend or family member who regularly or MAY need upcoming ambulance service hopefully already are aware of the possible upcoming Piner Ambulance strike: http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_4162321 http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2006/...
by mattbb61
Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: MISSING EGYPTIAN ARAB MUSLIMS
Replies: 11
Views: 3631

MISSING EGYPTIAN ARAB MUSLIMS

Be on the lookout for these characters who are loose in our country, and could be probable terrorists looking for a way to Allah! :evil:

http://www.homelandsecurityus.com/site/ ... toryid=492
by mattbb61
Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wastewater and the Council-
Replies: 16
Views: 6295

Thanks for that post, ac94503. I DID mean to use the word WEAPONS, but it was limited to defending our fellow citizens from those illegal aliens who have come to our country and have committed numerously henious felonies, regardless of their countries of origin.
by mattbb61
Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Wastewater and the Council-
Replies: 16
Views: 6295

1984

I have a hunch those two will not understand the previous analogy, so let me type slowly and hope it will clarify the last post...

My... discourse... on... illegal... aliens... was... manipulated... into... something... it... wasnt...
by mattbb61
Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: American Canyon Online Future, what would you like to see?
Replies: 28
Views: 19973

FEELINGS, TOLERANCE, VALUING DIVERSITY, BEAUTIFUL MOSAIC...

In the PC intrest of not wanting anyone's panties to get into a twist, and hurting their feelings, :roll: I've reponsded via email. :lol:
by mattbb61
Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:41 am
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: ON GUARD
Replies: 3
Views: 4421

ANOTHER PAROLEE GOES WALKABOUT

Here is exactly what I was speaking of: "A brief break for freedom" By MARSHA DORGAN, Register Staff Writer Saturday, July 22, 2006 1:15 AM PDT An inmate from the state department of corrections medical facility in Vacaville escaped from a work crew at Napa State Hospital early Friday morn...
by mattbb61
Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Wastewater and the Council-
Replies: 16
Views: 6295

VicRiv, what exactly do your comments have to do with the OP? You seem to try and manipulate the thread into something other than what it was posted for... What does a lawsuit have to do with wastewater? What does a dog biz have to do with who we elect into our city positions? What does someone who...
by mattbb61
Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:04 am
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: ON GUARD
Replies: 3
Views: 4421

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Yes, me too… It is really aggravating to observe a new face who continually shows strange behavior for a grown adult; whose arrival coincides with stolen items out of neighborhood vehicles (this HAS been reported); Call it my neighborhood-watch sense; His are the behaviors we have come to expect fro...
by mattbb61
Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:29 am
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: STREET VENDORS
Replies: 2
Views: 3902

Thank you for that information. I've done precisely that before, and will continue to do so in the future. I encourage all concerned citizens to do likewise. These are our residential areas, not flea markets.
by mattbb61
Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:57 pm
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: STREET VENDORS
Replies: 2
Views: 3902

STREET VENDORS

I have been seeing street corner fruit vendors in increasing numbers and regularity lately sprouting up on our community's street corners. I'd like to know if it is legal for anyone to sell produce this way, and if it is, from whom would a vendor have to obtain a permit?.
by mattbb61
Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:49 pm
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: ON GUARD
Replies: 3
Views: 4421

ON GUARD

There is a new face in my neighborhood, and I have a hunch this person is a recent parolee. Said person is not listed on the Megan's Law database, so is apparently NOT a sexual offender. How would I go about verfying a possible parole status of this individual?
by mattbb61
Sat Jun 03, 2006 4:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Safeway Service
Replies: 3
Views: 2050

Am Can Safeway

I have not noticed any degradation of service lately, but an increase in what I consider nefarious looking people, many of which really need to take a bath and learn English. Having that Safeway here continues to be a real blessing. I still remember having to patronize the Safeway outlet off Admiral...
by mattbb61
Sat May 27, 2006 10:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: Just The Truth as it Happened
Replies: 13
Views: 4465

LAW ENFORCEMENT "DIS"

As for Ed West I do not support any type of law enforcement individual on the city council because they are too rigid, judgmental and opinionated. I don’t think it is a good mix. Your blanket statement of this fine individual and anyone else in his honorable, chosen profession was a real low blow. ...
by mattbb61
Sun Feb 05, 2006 2:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Post Office Help
Replies: 5
Views: 2910

POST OFFICE CONCERNS

I have seen two employees on duty the last few times there; I thought that had already been resolved!? :shock:

You know what would be an improvement? Add a third drop box outside. :wink:
by mattbb61
Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Goodbye American Canyon online from Paul Maguire
Replies: 3
Views: 2813

Mr. Maguire, since Issa has altered the site in an attempt to weed out the problem issue you have brought up, please reconsider leaving this forum. It was through this medium that I and many others first heard of you and your many ideas, which have inspired much discussion. Don't let the shreeking m...
by mattbb61
Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: General
Topic: ac high school
Replies: 11
Views: 5136

VISUAL PRESENTATION OF FUTURE AM CAN HIGH SCHOOL

Happy New Year to all! 8) I recently discovered a great Power Point presentation concerning our future High School at this city web site link: http://www.ci.american-canyon.ca.us/Departments/City_Administration/NewHighSchool.html (cut and paste into your browser if necessary) Once there, click on th...
by mattbb61
Mon Jan 02, 2006 6:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: City Maintenance Yard and Flooding
Replies: 7
Views: 3402

I agree with Mr. Maguire; that building and lot ought to be elsewhere. The flooding I noticed was due to what appears to me a dip on the northern part of the property, where many items are stored. I can only imagine how badly the property values are for those whose hard earned view is blocked by tha...
by mattbb61
Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Merry Christmas American Canyon!
Replies: 4
Views: 2893

Merry Christmas to all! :D Happy Birthday Jesus Christ , my savior! He has Risen! :D (Ya know, even though the 25th of December is not His actual historical date of birth, it is still nice to have a semi-religious holiday like Christmas, with all its traditional trappings, {Tree, dinners, presents....
by mattbb61
Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: City Manager terminated???
Replies: 100
Views: 90250

WHOA! HOLD ON THERE!

3. No money has been sent to Katrina Victims yet. MobileAuthority, IS THIS TRUE? :shock: Then, that means those council members who voted these funds still have time to recind this decision and raise those funds themselves? Get a chair, sit outside Safeway or Starbucks; I'll stop by and drop a twen...
by mattbb61
Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Graffiti
Replies: 34
Views: 15770

GRAFFITI REMOVAL TECHNIQUES

Here is an interesting and inciteful web site devoted to the removal of graffiti:

http://www.graffitihurts.org/community_ ... emoval.cfm
by mattbb61
Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Mayor Selection
Replies: 22
Views: 8608

A person who, instead of wanting to "make a difference" has the intelligence and fortitude to "make an improvement."

And, a person who will keep American Canyon City General Funds in American Canyon.
by mattbb61
Wed Nov 30, 2005 6:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Graffiti
Replies: 34
Views: 15770

Can't you say something positive about our city w/out being negative no correct that-ignorant about other cities and people. Do you know E-40? Why is he filthy? I was raised in Vallejo and moved over to American Canyon only because I wanted a new home in a new community that I could afford and at t...
by mattbb61
Wed Nov 30, 2005 6:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Graffiti
Replies: 34
Views: 15770

WHO TO SEND KUDOS TO?

I think a thank you is owed to the city staff that is responsible for the graffiti clean up in many of the Am Can areas over the last week. The city stepped-up! Thank you for listening...Keep up the good work! Issa, thank you for this venue...This is an example of positive action in this city. To t...
by mattbb61
Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: Graffiti
Replies: 34
Views: 15770

TAGGING REMOVAL KIT

Wired911, thanks for the idea of a graffitti removal kit! (5 gallon bucket with 2 bottles of graffiti remover, rubber gloves, brush, goggles, and a roll of paper towels)

What have you found works best as the liquid medium for the actual removal of said offal?
by mattbb61
Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: Graffiti
Replies: 34
Views: 15770

Yes, we DO have our own home grown breed of juvinile delinquent. Just don't put this city in the same league as Vallejo (North Richmond). WE dont crank out filthy rappers (E-40), nor a massive plethora of street youth with no sense of worth, nor is OUR school district a bankrupt cess pool of corrupt...
by mattbb61
Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: Graffiti
Replies: 34
Views: 15770

"Ah sees da light!"

Wow, that green house IS really something else to behold! I can only guess that we are viewing either a neighbor to neighbor argument or colorblindness in action; perhaps even a jilted spouse who did it while said hubby was away in Vegas? :wink: The pavement in front of that first house which had th...
by mattbb61
Tue Nov 22, 2005 7:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: American Canyon Day
Replies: 7
Views: 3979

ESCARGOTT

Don't forget the "Freedom Fries!"
by mattbb61
Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: American Canyon Day
Replies: 7
Views: 3979

AM CAN DAY

Count ME "in."