by The Editors on November 4, 2007
We rolled to the Carlsbad Street Faire this morning with the intention of getting some photos of Carlsbadistan in full effect. But after walking the jam-packed, crowded streets for about 30 minutes surrounded by a mob of strangers (where do these people come from?) we completely lost focus and found ourselves instead struggling against the flow in search of an exit.
Eventually we made it out. Now upon reflection in the peace of our own home, it seems like each year the event becomes a little less “faire” and a little more “swap meet.” Sure, there’s the Kiwanis Club’s pancake breakfast and the Scripps flu shots, but where were all the pan flautists? Then again, maybe our mood was over-influenced by the time change and the overcast skies.
Here’s what the San Diego Union Tribune and North County Times had to say about the 33rd Annual Faire. What did you think? Let us know in the comments.
by The Editors on November 4, 2007
According to an interview in the San Diego Union Tribune, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce has the “second largest chamber membership in San Diego County and the 10th-largest in California.” We did not know that. In fact, we didn’t even know that Ted Owen was the president and chief executive officer or that he had a staff of 15 employees. But we’re learning all kinds of things today thanks to Mr. Owen:
This is a very civil city that has $80 million in the bank. We had an $8 million surplus at the end of 2006, and the city pretty much likes to listen to its residents and provide them things. . . They wanted a golf course; we built one. They wanted an aquatic park; we’re building one. They wanted (a water desalination plant); we’re building one. Those things cost money, and a city with wealth and that’s well-run can do that.
Hey Ted, we’d like a proper skateboard park near the Village. Are you building that?
[Link: San Diego Union Tribune]
by The Editors on November 3, 2007
The Surfrider Foundation has already stated that and the Agua Hedionda lagoon is the wrong place for the Poseidon Resources desalination factory. Now, according to the North County Times the staff of the California Coastal Commission is recommending a no vote on the project as well.
The staff of the California Coastal Commission, after months of reviewing information, said the project should be denied because it would harm marine life and water quality, hurt Agua Hedionda lagoon, and create millions of pounds of “green house gases” every year that could add to global warming.
Poseidon Resources is quoted as saying that they “were not surprised by the recommendation, but disputed the findings and said they thought commissioners would still approve the project.” Maybe they know something we don’t know.
[Link: North County Times and California Progress Report]
by The Editors on November 2, 2007
Sorry we didn’t warn everyone about this earlier: this Sunday, November 4, 2007 is the fall Carlsbad Village Street Faire. Not only is it a great reason to stroll the streets of the Village and check out amazing home appliances, clever crafts, and Aztec pan flautists, it’s also the easiest, most painless place to get your annual flu shot. And please do. We don’t want you getting the rest of us sick.
by The Editors on November 2, 2007
The Securities and Exchange Commission has “filed insider trading charges” against former Invitrogen scientist Harry H. Yim, 45, of Vista, California. Yim is being accused of trading . . .
. . . in Invitrogen stock immediately upon learning of non-public information about the company’s poor financial results. The complaint further alleges that, as a result of his improper stock sales, Yim avoided losses of approximately $79,581 that he otherwise would have incurred from the decline in the company’s stock price.
Of course, we’d like to think that he just didn’t know the rules. Either way, that $79k he saved probably doesn’t look so good right now.
[Link: Trading Markets.com]
by The Editors on October 31, 2007
The LA Times Daily Travel & Deal Blog is reporting that Legoland will be unveiling expansion plans in the “coming days” outlining a whole new section of the park called “Land of Adventure.”
Land of Adventure, set to open in March 2008, will feature four new family attractions:
* Lost Kingdom Adventure – The park’s first dark ride
* Beetle Bouncers – A bounce and drop tower ride
* Cargo Ace – Kids pilot their own plane
* Pharaoh’s Revenge – Jump and “catapult” into a foam ball pit (hopefully parents get to make the plunge as well)
This is in addition to the new aquarium that they’ve been asking permission to build. But will it still be the quaint little park we know and love?
[Link: LA Times]
by The Editors on October 31, 2007
by The Editors on October 31, 2007
Kids who bring a can of food to the Salvation Army at the Westfield Plaza Camino Mall today will get to do some indoor trick-or-treating.
The event, which allows costumed kids to collect candy from various mall merchants is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the mall near the Highway 78/El Camino Real intersection in northern Carlsbad.
And what kid wouldn’t want to trade in a can of baked beans for a bag of delicious candy? For more information call (760) 729-7927.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 31, 2007
Performers between the ages of 8 and 18 can learn some helpful tips on exactly what it takes to audition for musical theatre productions from 6 to 8 PM on November 6 or 7 Buena Vista Elementary School, 1330 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad, but they will have to pay $35 for the opportunity.
The entire audition process will be taught, along with singing and breathing techniques, acting tips and voice projection. Bring a CD or tape to use for a one-minute (16-bar) audition piece. For more information, call (760) 931-8709 or go to www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com.
As most stage mom’s know, $35 is nothing when it means putting little Sarah on the road to stardom.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 29, 2007
Jefferson Elementary school teacher Marta Arroyo retired in 2006 after 20 years at the school, however, she has not stopped her educating ways. With some help from Jefferson art teacher Marsha Hawes, Arroyo has written and self-published a book titled La Fiesta y el Mariachi, according to a story in the North County Times.
Arroyo said she found herself recalling classroom situations where sensitivity was continually required. “What we were really talking about was culture. We can learn from each other’s culture and respect each other’s culture,” Arroyo said. “And my book is a cultural story about a little girl going to a fiesta with her parents, where she sees the mariachi.”
The 36-page book is written in both English and Spanish so everyone can read it. To get a copy of “La Fiesta y el Mariachi simply click the title.
[Link: North County Times]
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