by The Editors on March 10, 2009
It’s hard to believe, but The Flower Fields are now open for their spring 2009 run. Carlsbadistan’s claim to I-5 roadside fame opened on March 1 and will remain open each day from 9 AM to 6 PM until May 10, 2009.
Take yourself out of the ordinary and spend a few hours in one of nature’s wonders – our Fields of Dreams, our Fields of Color. A place where kids can run and adults can linger – 50 acres of extraordinary color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a special nursery, garden, and gift shop by Armstrong Garden Centers, and festivals throughout the season.
Tickets are $10.00 for Adults, $9.00 for Seniors 60+, $5.00 for Children 3 – 10, Children 2 and under are free.
[Link: The Flower Fields]
by The Editors on March 10, 2009
Yesterday, March 9, 2009, Carlsbad Unified School District officials joined together with McCarthy Building Companies to official celebrate the beginning of Carlsbad High School’s $86 million renovation, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The project, funded by Proposition P, a $198 million bond measure that district voters approved in 2006, will feature a new 3,900-seat stadium and 11 new buildings – including space for the performing arts, vocational education and a new food service facility. . . The $13.6 million stadium is scheduled to be completed in spring 2010, and the rest of the work should be completed by fall 2011.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on March 10, 2009
Carlsbadistan’s Ryan Griffith, 23, and friend Denis Mikhailenko, 24, aren’t letting the Mexico drug wars keep them from a nice night out in Baja Mexico, according to a story in the LA Times. They know exactly what they’re going south for, too.
“Food, clubs, girls, cheap liquor,” says Mikhailenko. “You can live like a king for way cheaper than you ever could in a place like San Diego. And you feel wanted here.” . . . After perhaps a dozen visits over the last two years, Mikhailenko says he and Griffith figure they’re safe as long as they treat everyone with respect, break no laws and don’t go down any unfamiliar streets. And the rest of their Friday evening?” Depends on where the night leads us,” says Mikhailenko, heading out to the street.
Turns out they drove down to Ensenada, got some food and “finished the night at a strip club.” Nice.
[Link: LA Times]
by The Editors on March 9, 2009
Carlsbadistan orthodontics products manufacturer Ortho Organizers was just purchased by Henry Schein Inc. of Melville, New York.
Henry Schein, one of the world’s largest medical and dental equipment suppliers, said that it has acquired Ortho Organizers of Carlsbad, Calif., whose sales last year were about $30 million. The company has about 200 employees, and its products are sold in the United States and overseas. . . . Henry Schein said that the acquisition is expected to add to financial results in 2009. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
One more Carlsbadistan business that we’ve never heard of before. Congrats on the sale.
[Link: Newsday.com]
by The Editors on March 7, 2009
The Carlsbadistan Fire Department stopped by the corner of Roosevelt Ave. and Oak St. at 5:00 PM today after reports of gasoline leaking from a parked car across Oak St. from the Carlsbadistan Boys & Girls Club. “It was just a little gasoline spill that we helped clean up,” said one of the firemen.
by The Editors on March 6, 2009
The Carlsbad Playreaders will be performing The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh on Monday March 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Schulman Auditoriam at the Carlsbad City LIbrary. The play takes place in Connemara in County Galway.
Join in for the dark comedy, melodrama and tragedy of the Folan family, mother Mag and daughter Maureen, and the Dooley brothers, Ray and Pato. It’s the last chance for romance for spinster Maureen, with Mom doing her best to torpedo the love boat. It’s love, hate and passion as only the Irish can live it.
The playreading is directed by and featuring Joshua Everett Johnson with Kristianne Kurner, Annie Hinton and Darren Scott.
[Link: The Carlsbad Playreaders via San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on March 5, 2009
Carlsbadistan’s dental handpiece repair company Hayes Handpiece turned 20 years old this month. In those years the company has grown from one location to include nearly 75 franchised locations worldwide.
In 1989, John and Jo Hayes started Hayes Handpiece Company in a 10’x10′ garage space in the San Diego area. Prior to starting Hayes, John and Jo owned and operated California Dental Equipment Company. . . Today, Hayes Handpiece Company remains a family-based business with sons David and Joe at the helm.
Happy Birthday, Hayes.
[Link: Dental Office Mag]
by The Editors on March 5, 2009
In the latest round of the great Carlsbadistan ball battle Callaway Golf and Titleist’s parent company Acushnet Co. are suing each other over patents related to golf ball design, according to a tory in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Callaway alleges that Acushnet’s latest version of the popular Pro V1 ball infringes on its patents, which Callaway acquired as part of its purchase of Top Flite in 2003. . . .Acushnet filed a separate lawsuit against Callaway claiming the Carlsbad company’s Tour i and Tour ix premium golf balls infringe on nine Acushnet patents. . . .The dueling lawsuits are part of an lingering battle between the two companies, which are fierce rivals in the golf ball business. Titleist’s Pro V1 is the market leading premium golf ball.
It’s hard for us to care too much about the lawsuits because to us they’re just little balls with dimples that grown men spend way too much time playing with.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on March 5, 2009
Carlsbadistan resident Barbara Henkel was sitting in her car sipping coffee with a friend at about 10:15 PM on February 3, 2009 when she saw something strange moving through the Chevy’s Restaurant parking lot in Del Mar, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Walking toward us was this seal. It was just a surreal moment,” she said. She called 911 while her friend followed the sea lion to prevent him from getting hit by a car. At one point, the yearling scurried and hid under a patrol car. Police said he appeared to have minor injuries and was trembling. . . .“We couldn’t get our heads around how he possibly traveled that far,” Henkel said.
This was the second time the pup had made a run for it. Last month he was picked up in Solana Beach, according to the paper. He is apparently back at SeaWorld for his second rehab. Come to think of it, maybe he just wants to be a performer in one of their dancing animal shows.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on March 4, 2009
For years Germans have found a certain kinship with the sea side village of Carlsbadistan. So it should be no surprise that Karl Strauss would venture on down to the beach. And this time he’s bringing his beer to Knockout Pizza on PCH.
The Karl Strauss Brewing Company beers that will be available on tap include Red Trolley, Amber Lager, Windansea Hefeweizen, Woodie Gold, Endless Summer Light and Tower 10 IPA. “The partnership with Karl Strauss enriches our dining culture by allowing customers to pair the different flavors of the pizza with the various micro-brewed combinations of the beer,” explained Patrick Farley, owner of FLIPPIN’ PIZZA, New York Style, and Knockout Pizzeria. “Mixing and matching the different blends of high-quality beer with great pizza will make pizza nights a fun and flavorful event.”
This is going to make Carlsbadistan’s best pizza lunch even better.
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It’s hard to believe, but The Flower Fields are now open for their spring 2009 run. Carlsbadistan’s claim to I-5 roadside fame opened on March 1 and will remain open each day from 9 AM to 6 PM until May 10, 2009.
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