by The Editors on April 11, 2012
Two Carlsbad fire fighters working the building following the fire.
A hazardous materials spill and resulting fire at what we call the “old vitamin factory” on Tyler Street closed four square blocks of Barrio Carlsbad Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
Carlsbad Police had Tyler and Roosevelt Streets closed between Pine Ave. and Chestnut Ave. in the mid afternoon and had still not opened at 5:30 PM while Carlsbad Fire Department Hazardous Material crews worked to clean up. For more photos, follow the jump.
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by The Editors on April 11, 2012
The theme of the annual Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Gala, to be held May 19, 2012, will be Discover The Magic. The gala will feature food from The Canyons Restaurant, Carlsbad Aquafarm, Carlsbad Chocolate Bar, Carlsbad Edible Arrangements, Hapi Sushi, Kings Fish House, Red Oven – Artisanal Pizza, Vigilucci’s, and The Village Bistro.
The Fabulous Pelicans will get you out on the dance floor, and the evening will include a silent and live auction, with a special feature from Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Owl Box project with a child-decorated priceless owl box for one lucky winner. This magical evening includes an exclusive appearance by Project Wildlife’s own resident owl, a magicians “wand off”, the long awaited unveiling of the Donor Wall by Artist Michael Leach…..and guests will compete in a wand decorating contest for a chance to win a prize.
The price for the evening’s festivities is $85 for members, $125 for prospective members. For more info follow the jump or call 760-804-1969. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on April 11, 2012
After numerous accidents and daily perilous close calls, the City of Carlsbad has finally committed to upgrading the crosswalks on Coast Highway (Carlsbad Blvd.) with medians and “high-visibility crosswalks.” This improvement has been a long time coming.
The project will improve pedestrian crosswalks at six locations along the scenic coastal roadway: Oak, Pine, Sycamore, Maple, Cherry and Hemlock avenues. . . . At five of these — Oak, Sycamore, Maple, Cherry and Hemlock — the improvements will include the installation of a raised median in the center of Carlsbad Boulevard, giving pedestrians an island in the middle of the road where they can stop halfway across. The city also will install warning signs, and some could include rectangular flashing lights that pedestrians can activate when they want to cross at these locations, to alert motorists that someone is entering the crosswalk.
We’ve always said that the most dangerous thing about going to the beach in Carlsbadistan is crossing Coast Highway. For the official word from the City of Carlsbad, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on April 10, 2012
Eastern Front fans of Carlsbadistan’s Relm wine beer bistro will be happy to learn that Relm’s San Elijo location is opening live today (April 10, 2012).
We’re thrilled to announce that our new location in SAN ELIJO HILLS opens today at noon! Come join us! We’re happy to be part of such a great community & look forward to many future good times ahead.
Now there are two, two, count them two places to check out great local art, music, and get your buzz on at the same time. The new Relm is located at 1231 Elfin Forest Road, unit 110, in the heart of that oddly Stepfordy San Elijo Hills.
[Link: Relm]
by The Editors on April 9, 2012
The U-T San Diego held its first San Diego Latino Champions Award presentation at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park on Thursday, March 29, 2012 and Carlsbadistan was well represented. Lola’s Market, won the award for Business of the Year.
Ofelia Escobedo and Connie Trejo transformed a family market and deli into a community gathering place where they advocate for youth and maintain the history of the local community.
The U-T could not have picked a better business. Congrats, Ofie and Connie!
[Link: U-T San Diego]
by The Editors on April 6, 2012
Carlsbadistan’s golf industry giant Callaway is reportedly selling their Top Flight brand (in its entirety) to big box sporting goods retailer Dicks Sporting Goods, according to a story in the U-T San Diego.
Bud Leedom of Leedom Asset Management San Diego called the purchase “one of the worst moves I have seen in the golf industry. It just lacked so much understanding of how much Top Flite had deteriorated over the years from lack of investment.” . . The sale is a sign that new Callaway Chief Executive Chip Brewer, who was hired from Adams Golf, is steering Callaway back to its roots in premium golf equipment, said Leedom.
And as we all know “getting back to our roots” is corporate America’s way of saying, “we got way over extended, screwed up and now we’re struggling to put the pieces back together.” Wonder what Callaway Creative Director Justin Timberlake has to say about this move?
[Link: U-T San Diego]
by The Editors on April 5, 2012
Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad got a surprise visit from San Diego Charger Quentin Jammer on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Quentin took time out to visit with the surprised youngsters, give them toys, and sign a few autographs.
“If I can encourage and make a difference in the life of just one child, I feel that I have been successful,” said Quentin. Jammer believes that all children should be given the same opportunity to excel in academics as well as athletics, regardless of their resources. His foundation’s ultimate goal is to establish a solid support system with children, developing them into young leaders that will sustain a prosperous community.
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by Richard J. Riehl on April 5, 2012
Last week Carlsbad’s city council approved an amended employment agreement with City Manager Lisa Hildabrand, effective January 1, 2012, listing her new salary at $230,000.
Communications Director Kristina Ray told me Hildabrand’s $13,000 pay hike, which became effective November 28, was based on her 2008 contract.
You could hear the buzzing of angry city worker bees in Carlsbad and Escondido when they learned their bosses were getting huge salary increases while their own pay remained frozen. Adding insult to injury, some of Carlsbad’s lowest paid workers are facing cuts in take-home pay because of an increase in what they’re required to pay into the state’s retirement system.
The salary of Carlsbad’s city manager is linked to the second highest paid city manager in the county, excluding the city of San Diego. Annual increases are limited to the rise in California’s Consumer Price Index. But additional “salary adjustments” are allowed if the price of city managers is driven up by pay increases in other cities. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on April 3, 2012
On Saturday, April 7, 2012 the City of Carlsbadistan’s Parks & Recreation Department will host the 2012 EGGStravaganza at Poinsettia Park.
Kids will be treated to easter egg hunts (for all ages), face painting, cup-cake decorating, gymnastic tumbling, and a seemingly limitless supply of bouncy bounce options.
EGGStravaganza begins at 10 AM on Saturday, April 7, 2012. To save time you can purchase a $5 activity card and unlimited Fun Zone wristbands in advance at Calavera Hills Community Center, Harding Community Center, or the Stagecoach Caommunity Center. Click here for photos from the 2010 event or the link for more info.
[Link: EGGStravaganza]
by The Editors on April 3, 2012
The Village of Carlsbadistan is getting a new dining option this month (and it’s not another Italian restaurant) as Boxd Handcrafted Waffle Food opens for business on what was the dirt lot on the Northwest corner of Carlsbad Village Drive and State Street. The restaurant is scheduled to “Open in April.” We’re looking forward to checking it out as soon as it opens.
[Link: Boxd]
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The Riehl World: City Worker Pay Gap Widens
by Richard J. Riehl on April 5, 2012
Last week Carlsbad’s city council approved an amended employment agreement with City Manager Lisa Hildabrand, effective January 1, 2012, listing her new salary at $230,000.
Communications Director Kristina Ray told me Hildabrand’s $13,000 pay hike, which became effective November 28, was based on her 2008 contract.
You could hear the buzzing of angry city worker bees in Carlsbad and Escondido when they learned their bosses were getting huge salary increases while their own pay remained frozen. Adding insult to injury, some of Carlsbad’s lowest paid workers are facing cuts in take-home pay because of an increase in what they’re required to pay into the state’s retirement system.
The salary of Carlsbad’s city manager is linked to the second highest paid city manager in the county, excluding the city of San Diego. Annual increases are limited to the rise in California’s Consumer Price Index. But additional “salary adjustments” are allowed if the price of city managers is driven up by pay increases in other cities. [click to continue…]
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