by The Editors on June 13, 2009
According to a story on the San Diego News Network Sami Ladecki will have a grand re-opening for the the Carlsbad Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza on June 24, 2009 with an “invite-only” benefit for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education Foundation. The restaurant was gutted by a gas explosion on July 29, 2008 which caused more than $1 million in damages.
Sammy’s will then open to the public on June 25, 2009. We’re glad to have Sammy’s back. Seems we still have a gift certificate that we thought we’d have to leave Carlsbadistan to redeem.
[Link: San Diego News Network]
by The Editors on June 13, 2009
A group of Carlsbadistan’s Pacific Ridge School ninth grade students are getting a little longer tour of China than they expected after 35 students and seven faculty members were quarantined in China while being tested for swine flu, according to a story in the North County Times.
The group was in China for a 13-day educational tour that began June 2 when some of the students developed mild symptoms, including upset stomach and sniffles, according to school head Eileen Mullady. . . . On Thursday, in compliance with the Chinese government and World Health Organization protocols, the group was quarantined in its hotel.
Parents are hoping to have the kids home sometime next week.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on June 13, 2009
Gang members from Long Beach and Oceanside were reportedly having a partying at the Marriott Resident Inn at 2000 Faraday Ave. early Saturday morning June 13, 2009 when shots were fired during a fight, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
One of the fighters then pulled out a handgun and fired into the front of the hotel, police said. . . Police dispatchers received several 911 calls reporting the shooting, and arriving officers found a large crowd running and driving away. . . Police interviewed several witnesses, but no arrests have been made.
Why do gang members from everywhere else have to come to Carlsbad to shoot their guns?
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on June 11, 2009
Ale will be worshipped as the nectar of the gods that it is this weekend as Pizza Port Carlsbad brings Carlsbadistan its 12th Annual Real Ale Festival June 12 & 13, 2009. The festival begins on Friday afternoon at 4 PM and features:
The most amazing selection of over 60 beers served from casks in the traditional style! It’s a great way to get educated while having too much fun! . . $25 to get in which includes a commemorative glass and 8 taster tickets. Only $1 for each additional 4 ounce taste once you’re inside the festival! Tickets are only available at the door for this the day of the festival!
The VIP session, which begins Friday at 1 PM, is completely sold out, but we’ve heard that if you roll up to the door with $40 in your hand, you just might be able to get in.
[Link: Pizza Port via The Full Pint]
by The Editors on June 11, 2009
One of the wonderful things about being a public company is that when you need more money you can just sell another little piece off. Callaway did that on Monday when they announced a “preferred stock offering” according to a story on Forbes.com.
Callaway anticipates proceeds of about $119 million, excluding any exercise of the overallotment option. The company plans to use the proceeds to pay off some of its revolving credit line, which it expects will help keep the facility’s current terms and avoid amendments to the agreement.
Presto. . . now why can’t we figure out at way to make $119 million magically appear?
[Link: Forbes.com]
by The Editors on June 11, 2009
Carlsbad High School’s David Arganda won the Western Surfing Association championships in the under-18 longboarding division last month and now, The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Matt Arnold has profiled the ripper in the newspaper.
Getting to know David is like earning a Ph.D. in surf-speak. Weather is not sunny but instead “trunkable,” or warm enough to surf in swim trunks. He almost exclusively watches movies that are about surfing, his favorite being “Another State of Mind.” . . David said his preparation for surfing involves listening to indie rock such as Vampire Weekend and flirting with high school girls.”
For the rest of the profile click the link.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on June 11, 2009
We just never cease to be amazed by The City of Carlsbadistan’s financial wizardess Lisa Irvine. She cuts the budget back, keeps the City on track, and apparently has time to win awards while she’s at it. For the past 11 years the City of Carlsbadistan has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its fiscal year 2007-08 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
“We strive for the highest level of professionalism in our management of the city’s finances,” says Lisa Irvine, finance director. “This award is great validation for our staff, who work hard year round to achieve this goal.”
Sounds like Irvine and the team are doing just that. Congratulations! Follow the jump for all the details.
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by The Editors on June 10, 2009
On Monday, June 8th, more than 800 students, teachers, faculty, parents and friends of Jefferson Elementary School in the heart of Carlsbadistan gathered to celebrate World Ocean Day (www.worldoceanday.org) by organizing a massive photo shoot at Tamarack Beach, where they stood on the beach at the base of the Hemlock stairs and spelled out the words “SHARE THE PLANET.”
Under the leadership of first-grade teacher Arlene Gnade, a recent recipient of the “Teachers Make a Difference” award given by the San Diego County Office of Education and KPRI 102.1 FM, the group sought to raise awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in our lives as well as our shared responsibility of protecting it.
Thanks to Peter Meade for the photo (click it to see if full size).
by The Editors on June 9, 2009
The Force returns to Legoland on June 13 and 14, 2009 during Lego Star Wars Days at the Carlsbadistan theme park. Star Wars fanboys dressed as Darth Vader and his 501st Legion of stormtroopers are apparently invading the family theme park to interact with fans all weekend long.
Legoland guests will take part in out-of-this-world activities like building a 4-foot-tall LEGO R2-D2, Droid Hunt, video game battles, trivia competitions, scavenger hunts and daily costume contests. . . .During LEGO STAR WARS Days, fans of all ages can experience the newest attraction at LEGOLAND Xbox Family GameSpace, where they can play
LEGO STAR WARS games all weekend long!
All this fun Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, 2009 Park Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on June 2, 2009
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone in Carlsbadistan to celebrate as the McClellan-Palomar Airport commemorates its 50th anniversary on June 27, 2009. The event, which is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature “vendors, food and entertainment for the whole family.”
With 215,847 takeoffs and landings in 2007 by private planes, corporate jets and commuter airline flights, McClellan-Palomar is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the country. There are 344 aircraft based at the airport, 83 of which are jets or jet props. . . “Between public and private investment, more than $100 million has been put into McClellan-Palomar Airport over the last five years,” said Airport Manager Willie Vasquez. “We’re having this event because we want the public to come and see what has been done.”
Orion Aviation will offer 30-minute Discovery Flights of the coast and scenic area surrounding the airport in a Cessna 172 with a qualified flight instructor for $25 per person. Barnstormers also will offer rides for a price in its 1927 Travel Air biplane.
For more information, call the Carlsbad Chamber at (760) 931-8400.
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