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 20, 2008
We have two of his restaurants right in Carlsbadistan, but we know very little about the man behind the Vigilucci empire other than its great food and fine wines. Now, thanks to the San Diego Union-Tribune we know that Roberto Vigilucci is a soccer fan, and that he is opening his seventh restaurant in La Jolla of all places.
Follow the link for the rest of the story.
[Link: San Deigo Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on February 16, 2008
From The San DIego Union-Tribune:
About three dozen protesters defied a morning downpour Thursday to demonstrate against construction of a Wal-Mart in central Carlsbad.
The group waved signs encouraging motorists to honk if they opposed the giant retailer’s intentions to build on the northwest corner of El Camino Real and College Boulevard.
Rob Abbott, a leader of the group opposing a Wal-Mart, said the reasons for the opposition are many.
“I think the real reason we’re opposed is it doesn’t fit the makeup of Carlsbad,” said Abbott, who lives in Terraces at Sunny Creek, across College Boulevard from Wal-Mart’s property.
Give ’em hell, Rob. And let us know when the next protest is.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune and North County Times]
by The Editors on February 16, 2008
Carlsbadistan’s other golf company TaylorMade announced last week that they have sold Maxfli and related trademark to big box sports retailer Dicks Sporting Goods.
Now that we’ve fully developed the TaylorMade brand as our premium ball franchise, we’re committed to growing our business through our Tour Preferred and Burner families,” said Mark King, TaylorMade-adidas Golf President and CEO. “Dick’s Sporting Goods has been a fantastic business partner of ours for many years and we know they will do a great job with the Maxfli brand.”
[Link: Street Insider]
by The Editors on February 14, 2008
In the February 8, 2008 issue of BusinessWeek magazine writer Lauren Young created an overview of how organic practices are changing the world of chocolate. The story mentioned Carlsbadistan’s own Chuao Chocolatier as “working directly with cacao farmers around the globe to promote better social and environmental policies.”
Friends have been telling us about Chuao for a while now, but we didn’t listen. We apologize for letting BusinessWeek inform us on what’s going on in our own neighborhood. If you haven’t done it yet, stop by the Chuao Chocolate Cafe in the Forum At Carlsbad.
[Link: BusinessWeek and Chuao Chocolatier]
by The Editors on February 14, 2008
Yesterday, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune the North County Times offered 20 newsroom staff the option of a voluntary buyout as the paper cuts its news staff.
Editor Kent Davy said employees have until next week to decide if they will take the buyout offer. It includes one week of pay for every year of service up to 26 weeks. For those who take the buyout, their last day would be the end of the month. . . In a letter to employees, Davy said difficulties facing the industry “require us to significantly shrink the size of the newsroom.
Our advice to the reported 125 North County Times journalists: take the money. Who knows, Carlsbadistan may need your help.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on February 12, 2008
Our favorite Carlsbadistan biotech firm Invitrogen got a visit from the Governator yesterday as he rolled through Galeeforneea in support of the State’s biotech industry, according to a story in the North County Times.
Schwarzenegger pointed to Invitrogen and other biotech companies as a source of strength in California’s economy, and said he favored further investment in biotech. With California’s economy showing weakness, the governor said, industries like biotech deserve government support.
“The action is where you are. This is where the jobs are being created,” Schwarzenegger said.
Wonder if he visited any of his favorite Indian casinos while he was here?
[Link: North County Times and San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on February 11, 2008
It is the oldest golf course in the world and now Carlsbad’s Callaway Golf has purchased the right to plaster the St. Andrews Links name on all kinds of golf equipment and accessories.
Official St Andrews Links products by Callaway Golf will include golf balls, putters, wedges, golf bags, and luggage, among other items. . . . Purchases of the official merchandise will contribute to the preservation and maintenance of the links, including the Old Course in Scotland, Callaway said.
Why not sell out the place where golf was born?
[Link: Hemscott]
by The Editors on February 10, 2008
And now, to catch up on all the important news of Carlsbadistan, we offer up this: The Carlsbad City Council has given Legoland permission to hold “Pirate Campouts” in Legoland were up to 400 guests could potentially spend the night inside the park.
In the past, officials have said the camp would mostly operate in the summer and would be open only to park visitors. That would make it similar to the “Roar ‘n Snore” events at San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Aye, ye land lubbers. Bunk up if ye dare.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 5, 2008
Mark Massara, the director of the Sierra Club’s coastal programs has written an editorial for the North County Times in which he outlines exactly why Poseidon Resources‘ proposal to construct the largest private desalination project is one of the worst things that could happen to our lagoon.
Poseidon intends to draw more than 300 million gallons a day of ocean water in an attempt to make 50 million gallons a day of fresh water for sale and profit. Limited analysis by Poseidon indicates they’ll destroy 11 billion marine organisms a year. That’s 16 million fish larvae a day!
Poseidon’s own self-serving disingenuous analysis admits they will kill approximately 1 million garibaldi fish per day! The brightly colored, much adored garibaldi is the California state fish, and any killing of garibaldi, even one, is strictly prohibited by California law.
There is more at stake than fish. Follow the link for the rest of Massara’s article.
[Link: North County Times]
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).
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