Bowling alleys pin hopes on next generation.

From: Business Press (San Bernardino, CA) | Date: September 4, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Carol Park

Sep. 4--Del Rosa Lanes in San Bernardino owner Tom Christi bought the 32-lane bowling alley in February 2001 and invested $1 million in renovations. He remodeled lanes, replaced seating and tables and added a new arcade and party rooms to capture a younger market.

"Bowling isn't like it was in the 1970s with the beer drinkers, the low lights and the smoking. It's family oriented now and bowling centers offer a whole package for them," he sai...

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