Comments for Italian eatery closes at http://pattersonirrigator.com , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://pattersonirrigator.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:42:14 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1778/42/#comment-709 I agree with the last comment that "so tragic" mentioned earlier. I too would like to see more emphisis on more Big Box stores, recreation facilities and jobs in Patterson. The city needs to turn there focus on this and start making Patterson a more enjoyable place to visit for new comers and old ones. I'm tired of having to spend my money in places like Modesto, Turlock and Tracy. The city of Patterson needs CHANGE and fast!! - ooranzoo Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:05:16 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1778/42/#comment-708 The above comment says it all folks - Farmer Ted Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:03:31 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1778/42/#comment-707 They just kind of closed and didn’t give us any notice or anything - Farmer Ted Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:02:40 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1778/42/#comment-705 I not surprised! Im sure more will follow over there in that plaza. The lease on those units are out of this world. It is such a shame to see Patterson suffering. I find it funny how now whith hard times, hard money, and people are leaving, the city wants to build a skate park, walgreens, and more retail buildings. This all should have been put in place yrs ago when everyone was living high on the hog and wanted to live here.People were layin their heads here but spending their money in Turlock,Tracy,Modesto.Think of all the millions our city lost just based on that. Now that things have changed folks have just left. Im sure many will say good didn't like all the growth anyways but the sad thing is they take tax revenues with them and leave their money woes here. Affordable housing + decent wages + places to spend local dollars on local business = thriving town. Patterson has been set up to fail by too many houses, no shopping ,not even a favorable enviroment to start a business up to create jobs. Patterson once was the 3rd fastest growing place to live now it is 2nd in foreclosures to Stockton.Patterson grew too fast in the wrong direction.We needed jobs 1st then offer a place to live at a fair price. How is it we have a kohls distribution plant but no kohls to shop at???? People would have came from other towns too shop at Kohls. They would have bought gas,ate at resturants, maybe did some grocery shopping. Ass backwards are my thoughts. So many homes should have never got the green light without other factors in place. Suggestion for a retail business the city should seek out Frys Electronics.People would come for miles Frys sells not only office stuff, but movies, music, tv's, large and small house appliances,toys,beauty items. It would provide numerous jobs I figure if Lathrop can get a Super Target Patterson can get something along those lines as well.The nearest Fry's are in Rosevile,Sac and Fremont. I know it is up to the company but our city needs to be thinking outside of the box. I hope house values continue to slide down so that people who want to live here and were shut out by the housing boom can finally afford to buy. Getting folks in homes brings the city tax dollars and keeps the town from the fate of Western Ranch. - so tragic Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:56:16 +0100