by The Editors on February 27, 2008
Not only did every single Starbucks Coffee location in the nation close yesterday at 5:30 PM for employee reprogramming (“When customers arrive at their Starbucks store tomorrow morning, they will be greeted with the following promise: Your drink should be perfect, every time. If not, let us know and we’ll make it right”), but more importantly, our Starbucks is closed for a complete remodel.
And by that we mean, completely ripped up all the way down to the concrete floor. The salty-lookin’ old dudes who normally hang outside in the chairs by the window and give every woman the vertical scan have been replaced by tile cutters and saw-horses.
An inked-up worker who referred to us as “Boss,” said we shouldn’t worry because the place will be re-opened by next “Wednesday or Thursday;” hopefully, with those new AT&T Internet connections that give all pre-paid Starbucks card users two free hours of wireless a day. We’ll see.
by The Editors on February 27, 2008
Tonight, when the Carlsbad school trustees meet at 6 PM in City Council chambers at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, they will be trying to figure out how they are going to meet budget cuts.
Planning for a worst-case scenario, a Carlsbad Unified School District proposal lists 187 full-time jobs that could be targeted for elimination. Superintendent John Roach said Monday it’s unlikely all those positions would fall under the knife.
Let’s hope not.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 27, 2008
When the Carlsbad City Council discussed the proposed Alga Norte Park last night we were worried they were going to do what many cities across the nation have done: cut funding for the planned skatepark. Luckily, that didn’t happen. Instead, they eliminated the water slides from swim complex.
Packard and Councilman Matt Hall have repeatedly argued that the water play area is a luxury that should be eliminated from the plans. Their position gained ground in recent months as state and national economic forecasts became grim. At Tuesday’s meeting, councilwomen Ann Kulchin and Julie Nygaard joined them in voting for a scaled-back project, while Mayor Bud Lewis voted against it.
Luckily, Mayor Lewis was voted down because his wacky idea was to build either the swim complex or the rest of the park but not both. We all know that if Carlsbad needs one thing it’s a quality skatepark.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 27, 2008
This was a little too funny to believe, but desperate times. . . :
Prudential California Realty of Encinitas will host a free bus tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday. The tour will visit neighborhoods in the Carlsbad and Encinitas areas, giving homebuyers an opportunity to view houses of various sizes and prices. Lunch also will be provided. Space is limited. Reservations must be made by Thursday. For more information, or to RSVP, call Patti Phillips at (800) 680-9133, or e-mail.
There is nothing like viewing defaulted loans from the comfort of an air conditioned tour bus. . .
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 26, 2008
Maybe is was the Friday monsoon (we’ll blame it), that kept us from even thinking that The Flower Fields will be opening on Saturday March 1, 2008 for their annual Ranunculus run. This year, the Fields will stay open until May 11, but don’t let that stop you from getting in on all the color early.
You will get to view the 50-plus acres of breathtaking Giant Tecolote Ranunculus, abundant roses in the All American Rose Garden, the world famous Ecke poinsettias and tour the entire ranch on an exciting tractor ride that is fun for the whole family, young and old.
We’re just glad it’s not a outlet mall parking lot.
[Link: The Flower Fields via North County Times]
by The Editors on February 24, 2008
For years Highway 78 has been the unofficial boarder between Oceanside and Carlsbad. According to a Barbara Henry story in the North County Times, however, there is one parcel that illogically doesn’t fit. Oceanside dips south of the 78 just North of the the Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall and Carlsbad officials would like that 32 acre chunk. In fact, they’re willing to trade a 288 parcel to Oceanside for it.
Under the proposal, which Carlsbad’s leaders stress is in the very early stages, Carlsbad would be permitted to absorb the 32 acres next to the mall in exchange for Oceanside’s annexation of a much-larger area to the east.
“To me, it’s common sense,” said Carlsbad Mayor Bud Lewis as he discussed his plan to bring up the issue at his council’s March 19 workshop. “Why shouldn’t we … make a fair trade with them?”
While Oceanside could get much more land in the deal, it’s not as simple as that. For the rest of the story follow the link.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 23, 2008
Carlsbadistan surfer/singer/songwriter Marklyn Retzer’s original music is featured in Arsen Production’s latest surf film Going With the Flow: Surfing Costa Rica’s Jungle Breaks.
The film, which stars Kevin Connelly, Jesse Timm, and In Search of Captain Zero author Allan Weisbecker, includes five songs from Retzer’s album Beach Days.
Going With the Flow is premiering at two San Diego locations this week: at Sherwood Auditorium, at 700 Prospect St., in La Jolla on Tuesday February 26, 2008 and at the world famous La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas on Thursday, February 28, 2008.
Marklyn will be playing a live acoustic set before each show, so arrive early and hear some music from the film.
[Link: Going With the Flow and Arsen Productions]
by The Editors on February 22, 2008
Apparently, Carlsbad Auqafarm oysters are creeping in to LA by appearing at the Santa Monica Farmers Market each Wednesday and they were interviewed for KCRW’s Good Food (which is supposed to air this Saturday at 11).
And with all the depressing news about how aqua-farming is hurting our oceans and coastline ecosystems, sustainably minded aqua farms are they way to safely enjoy these delectable goodies.
I picked up a dozen Luna Oysters which were harvested just a day ago for a mere $8. Carlsbad Aquafarm will be at the Santa Monica Wednesday market each week. Run oyster lovers, run!
[Link: Emerald City]
by The Editors on February 22, 2008
According to a News 8 report the Carlsbad High School Cheerleaders have won one round in their first cheerleading competition in five years. Coach Heather Pyland, and cheer team members Paige Pollock and Mandy Abdi were all quoted. The next round is this Saturday at the Showcase of Champions at SeaWorld. Maybe they need some spirit fingers to help them sell it.
Click the link to watch the entire video.
[Link: News 8]
by The Editors on February 22, 2008
This Sunday, February 24, 2008, in Carlsbadistan’s Magee Park the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation is holding their annual 5K walk for life and free community health fair (RAIN or SHINE).
The 5K Walk entry fee for adults is $25; children 12 and under walk free as well as military, fire and police department personnel and their families. The entry form and online registration are available at www.cvdf.org. Walkers registering on-line may bring a friend free! Day of walk registration will be from 8-9 a.m. An aerobic warm-up will begin at 8:30 a.m. And the walk begins at 9. All the details after the jump (click the “continue reading” link).
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