by The Editors on December 12, 2007
On the Twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a ocean front lot on the beach at Terramar. . .
We’ve written about Carlsbadistan’s “Land of Gold” before. It’s a street called Tierra Del Oro and we thought it had been completely built out, but it appears that the Riley’s have decided against building their 6,215 square foot Terramar dream home (which was approved by Coastal Commission and the City of Carlsbad). Instead, they’re selling the empty lot along with all the plans and permits for a sweet $6.15 million.
Approx 60′ Beach frontage. Approved plans for a magnificent home (three story from the beach side) with an elevator, a phenomenal master suite, three additional bedrooms, five baths, office, retreat, gym, music room, great room, game room, full bar, gourmet kitchen with a walk-in refrigerator, two car garage and direct beach access on a double cul-de-sac street.
Last minute shoppers should contact Tom and Peggy Cozens and ask them about MLS listing #071085779. It really is the perfect stocking stuffer.
Tom and Peggy Cozens, Century 21 Sea Coast (760)930-9336.
[Editors’ Note: For the full Carlsbadistan 12 Days of Christmas gift list click here.]
by The Editors on December 11, 2007
We like the Encina Power Station Smoke stack. But NRG‘s new plans for the location do not require water-cooling or a 400 foot tall stack. But they do require approval from the City of Carlsbad. So what should the City of Carlsbad do about these new plans? According to a Barbara Henry story in the North County Times, they’ve decided to spend money on consultants.
. . . the City Council agreed to spend $200,000 on outside consultants to investigate a new Encina power plant proposal that’s been submitted to the state Energy Commission.
Here is some free consultation: we for one are not interested in any NRG plans that call for 100 foot tall smoke stacks. Seriously, who is that going to impress?
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on December 11, 2007
To be clear: we are in no way suggesting that you should gift one of these boards to anyone who is going to ride it in Carlsbad. Oceanside is fine. But not Carlsbad, please. That said, Legends Surf has some great stand up paddling boards and paddles in stock. In fact, they are becoming SUP central it seems.
The board we think the SUP in your family might like is the Angulo Model . It’s 11′ 9 ” x 31 ” x 4.25″ with clear top and bottom, plus graphics, 2 +1. Fins and pad included. It’s great for the big man in anyone’s life. And right now it’s only $1950.00. But again, please, make sure the person you buy this board for only surfs it in Oceanside. Thank you.
Legends Surf, 2658 State Street, 760/730-9071.
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]
On the Twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a ocean front lot on the beach at Terramar. . . 
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