by The Editors on December 10, 2007
The City of Carlsbad, the organization that seems to love the idea of a desalination plant in the lagoon, is now asking Carlsbadistan residents if they like having the Encina Power Station there at all, according to a Barbara Henry story in the North County Times. They’ll ask the question in a mailer that is going out this week.
“If you didn’t have (the existing power station) there today, would you put one there or would you put it elsewhere?” said Joe Garuba, who is managing the city’s involvement in the proposal. “We don’t have the answer to that question, but we think it’s an important question to raise.”
Personally, we love the iconic nature of the power station’s 400-foot-tall smoke stack. It’s like mythical, benevolent guardian standing watch over Carlsbadistan and reminding everyone where they are, or how far they are from home. Unfortunately, NRG Energy the station’s owner, has plans to remove the station and the stack and put in a new 520-megawatt plant that would be “not very noticeable.”
What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on December 10, 2007
by The Editors on December 9, 2007
Our favorite New York style pizzeria is going franchise in 2008. Owner Patrick Farley, 39, (pictured right) tells the whole Knockout Pizza story in an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune.
After relocating from Queens (New York) to Carlsbad, I searched for a place with authentic New York-style pizza but couldn’t find anything close to the pizza I had back home. So, I opened my own pizzeria, knowing that this industry provided opportunities for professional growth and community interaction.
And we thank him for doing it. For the rest of the interview click the link below.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on December 9, 2007
The Chickepox outbreak continues to march through Carlsbad as eight students at St. Patrick Parish School now have the spotty sickness, according to a story on Sign On San Diego.
Last month, 10 students at Calavera Hills Middle School in Carlsbad were diagnosed with the disease, as were five elementary school students in Santee. . . None of the St. Patrick students required hospitalization.
Apparenty, six of the eight had only had one of the two dose of the Chickenpox vaccine instead of two. Remember: don’t scratch those spots.
[Link: Sign On San Diego]
by The Editors on December 9, 2007
We’re not ones to advocate an influx of chain restaurants and stores into our precious Carlsbadistan, but the Thursday November 29 opening of Jamba Juice in the north west corner of the Village Faire mall may be another one we have to let slide. Founded by a Cal Poly grad in 1990 in San Luis Obispo, Jamba Juice is almost a home state icon. Hell, its even been immortalized on Saturday Night Live in a skit starring Natalie Portman.
Hype aside, we’re just happy there’s a non-caffeinated healthy alternative in the Starbucks quadrant of Carlsbad Village.
by The Editors on December 9, 2007
Don’t let winter stop you from getting a warm Christmas gift. You don’t have to go to Rio to get the latest in swim fashions, even the smallest bottoms are available right here in Carlsbad at Cindy’s Swimwear on Carlsbad Boulevard. The store specializes in the newest swim looks for women with most of the major brands represented on its walls. Though the mix and match tops and bottoms are a popular pick, we recommend buying anything from Salinas. Sure this Localizados Bikini retails for $121, but trust us when we say their suits are worth the money. And will make your Santa’s little helper look extra hot.
Cindy’s Swimwear, 2965 Carlsbad Blvd, (760) 434-7554.
[Editors’ Note: For the full Carlsbadistan 12 Days of Christmas Gift list click here.]
by The Editors on December 9, 2007
On December 15, 2007 join Koercemedia, Innes, Electra, Sector 9, Sun Diego and more as Hensley’s Flying Elephant Pub and Grill hosts The Saving Christmas Festival, a benefit event for World Vision & Toys For Tots.
The event runs from 11 AM to 11 PM and will feature a “huge art show, live mural painting, concerts, live screenprinting and the biggest raffle ever,” according to a flier for the event. Bands include The Mystik Journeymen, Souljibe, Tommy Peacock, and, if we’re not totally confused Jenson and the Small Pox Mountain Boys. If you’re interested in helping kids, checking out some art in progress, and drinking beer, then we would suggest that you Click here to buy tickets.
[Link: Koercemedia via Carlsbadcrawl]
by The Editors on December 8, 2007
Every Carlsbadistanian needs a least one good skateboard around the house. They are perfect for checking the surf, rolling to 7-Eleven for milk, or worst case, shoving under a heavy piece of furniture to make the move smooth and protect the floor.
We found the perfect board at Witt’s Carlsbad Pipeline. It’s a Sector 9 Bamboo Series “Maccas” ($160). The board has no nose or tail kick so older skaters won’t be tempted into doing potentially injurious tricks from back in the day. The bottom graphic is of the Mentawai surf break Macaroni’s. And the coolest part? The board is made from 100% bamboo: one of the best renewable resources on the planet. Bamboo is strong, light, and it looks great, too. As Sector 9 says, “Save a tree. Ride a weed.”
Witt’s Carlsbad Pipeline, 2975 Carlsbad Blvd, (760) 729-4423.
by The Editors on December 7, 2007
[This item has been updated.] Slowly the story is becoming clearer: according to am article in the North County Times, the man who was stabbed last night (December 6, 2007) in Barrio Carlsbad was trying to find a house that had something for sale on ebay.com.
The incident occurred about 8:18 p.m. after the victim, who was described as a white Oceanside man is his early 30s, confronted a small group of Latino men he accused of throwing rocks at his car as he passed. After a short conversation with the suspects on the corner of Jefferson Street and Palm Avenue, he called police to report the vandalism. . . . While police were en route, another group of about four Latino men approached. One punched the man in the face then stabbed him multiple times with a four-inch blade before fleeing, (Lt. Kelly) Cain said.
The man is “expected to survive,” and police believe it was “gang related.”
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on December 7, 2007
The cool thing about wooden toys is their mass appeal. They look almost as good sitting on a shelf as on the floor being slobbered on by kids. The Automoblox are one of those toys that are great for kids, but even better for grown-up boys. Available in six models, the Automoblox are made with German beech wood and brightly-colored injection-molded polymer model cars. They’re a sleek, modern little gift and if a kid (or Dad) gets more than one he can interchange parts of each car to custom-design his own model. Pick yours up today for $33.95 at Maukilo European Toy Store.
Maukilo European Toy Store, 2835 Roosevelt St, (760) 730-3633.
[Editors’ Note: For the full Carlsbadistan 12 Days of Christmas Gift list click here.]
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