by The Editors on June 25, 2007
According to the North County Times a masked gunman walked in to Texas Liquor (in the Albertson’s parking lot, 945 Carlsbad Village Drive) and robbed the store of “an undisclosed amount of cash” Sunday evening at 8:02 PM.
The suspect, described as a male wearing a black mask, was armed with a gun and had fled by the time police arrived, the dispatcher said.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on June 24, 2007
Last night, Carlsbad’s New Village Arts Theatre (in the old Bauer Lumber Building at 2787 State Street) opened their production of Sam Shepard’s play True West. Unfortunately, we did not make the premiere, however, city leaders are very happy the prospect of live theater in Carlsbad’s downtown.
It’s a great attraction for us for a couple reasons,” said Carlsbad’s Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer, Ted Owen. “It’s award-winning theater, and the tourists who visit the hotels around the village can walk to it. Restaurants will benefit, I think it’s a win-win.”
The play runs until July 15. Click here to purchase tickets.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on June 23, 2007

AT&T is rolling out a new Internet-based television and high-speed Internet service called U-Verse and Carlsbad is one of four cities in San Diego County to get it. Aside from the fact that AT&T really is the death star in so many ways, nothing could be worse than Time Warner Cable.
All the details after the jump. . .
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by The Editors on June 23, 2007
Next Thursday, June 28, 2007 the City of Carlsbad will host an “open house” to discuss ideas for “making walking safer and more enjoyable” in Carlsbad. The city has hired Alta Planning + Design to develop Carlsbad’s first Pedestrian Plan.
We have a couple ideas we may have to pitch: walkways not walls, sidewalks everywhere, and flashing-lighted crosswalks on PCH.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on June 23, 2007
Every year the mayor of Carlsbad (and the Citizens of the Year Committee) names two people (one man, one woman) as Citizens of the Year. While this whole idea has us humming “We represent the lollipop guild” to ourselves, it is nice to recognize people who are doing good things in our community.
So, if you know someone who should be nominated please contact Marilyn Strong in the City Council office at (760) 434-2830 or at mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us and let her know. The deadline is June 29.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on June 22, 2007
According to Wi-fiplanet.com, “Carlsbad, California-based semiconductor company Pulse~LINK is suing Sunnyvale-based Tzero Technologies for infringement.” Pulse~LINK CEO Bruce Watkins said in a statement:
If we sit by and do nothing while a company like Tzero publicly copies us, others will certainly do the same. There are very strong indications this may already be happening due to Tzero’s actions.”
Of course, knowing nothing about Ultra Wide Band anything, we’ll just pull for the company that’s based in Carlsbad.
[Link: Wi-Fi Planet]
by The Editors on June 22, 2007
Friends have been asking us lately whether we’re getting the Apple iPhone on June 29 or not. Many have suggested that we buy one first so they can check it out before they sink half a thousand dollars into a shiny metal rectangle. For the past few weeks we’ve been saying, “Anh, we’re going to wait until the first wave goes out, then think about it.”
That was before we saw this 20 minute iPhone. A guided tour video. We dare you to try watching this without feeling the kind of techno-lust that would make standing in line all day so you can snatch one up at 6 PM next Friday seem almost reasonable.
For more info on where to buy one in North County check our preview post: T – Nine Days.

[Link: Apple.com]
by The Editors on June 22, 2007
Nothing makes us feel older than realizing that Star Wars turns 30 this weekend. Seriously, we remember hearing that we were going to have to wait 20 years to see the whole series and thinking we’d never wait. Apparently we did.
Legoland is helping George Lucas celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars with a LEGO Star Wars™ Weekend of fun for kids and their parents.
This is an opportunity for fans to come to Legoland and celebrate the saga’s anniversary with their family,” public relations representative Kelly Schwartz said. . . . Legoland’s “MiniLand” will stage a hunt for never-before-produced, special-edition metallic gold C-3PO mini figures. Only 10,000 of them have been produced, 30 of which will be given away throughout the weekend.
Da Dah dah, da da da dah dah, da da da dah dah da da da dum.
[Link: Press-Enterprise]
by The Editors on June 22, 2007
The new Carlsbad Country Day school (infants through kindergarten) has installed 154 solar panels from Clean Power Systems that will save the school an average of $770 per month in electricity bills or about “$400,00 over a 30 year period.”
We’re very excited about our new school and its impact on our community not only as an educational institution that serves the children’s learning and development in their early years but as a shining example of how we can bring to bear the newest renewable technology to conserve energy and make our planet a better place to live for future generations,” says Darrell Reed, owner and chief executive officer of Carlsbad Country Day School.
We’re sure the school will pass on these energy savings to the parents in tuition discounts. Right? Because that would be great.
[Link: Alternative Energy Retailer magazine]
by The Editors on June 21, 2007

Lord, what fools these mortals be! Happy summer solstice!