Even at the beach we need to make a living.  We believe we all are our own business, so we need to know what is happening in the world. In the Beach Street Business Section we take a look at businesses of all kinds.   Those that make a difference in the beach life and those that are at the beach.  A little bit about our thoughts of investing and you are welcome to share yours too.

Proposition 8 – What Is It, and Should I Sell My House?

So how do you avoid this? The answer is simple, move. Lets say you have been dreaming of a waterfront home like the one I have listed here. Several years ago it might have cost 30-50% more to buy the same house. If you buy it today, Proposition 13 protects you at the lower price you actually paid. If you sell your current home, then you avoid the Proposition 8 bounce back effect and your buyer saves too. There is a win – win.

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Huntington Beach Company – BJ’s Restaurants Inc. Shareholder Highlights

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. currently owns and operates 120 casual dining restaurants under the BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery®, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse®, BJ’s Pizza & Grill® and BJ’s Grill™ brand names. BJ’s restaurants offer an innovative and broad menu featuring award-winning, signature deep-dish pizza complemented with generously portioned salads, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, pastas, entrees and desserts. Quality, flavor, value, moderate prices and sincere service remain distinct attributes of the BJ’s experience.

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US Air To Gobble Up AA?

Last weeks vocal protests which were “leaked” by American Airlines VP Flight John Hale stating “There is no benefit” of going with a US Air deal must make one pause to say “Me thinks Mr. Hale doth protest too much.” Is Mr. Hale just trying to keep his high paying management job with AMR?

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