The Pike amusement park opened in 1902 and lasted until 1979, becoming a notorious hangout with a reputation for unsavory activities, and even had a corpse exhibited as a sideshow.
Alden Global Capital's acquisition of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat is leading to fears of significant layoffs, with staff recently receiving voluntary separation offers as a precaution.
"At this point in my life I'm trying to mentally adjust to letting go," said Kremen in his soft, meandering cadence. "Not too long ago it was acquisition. Now it's deposition."