by The Editors on October 29, 2009
On Saturday, October 25, 2009, Carlsbadistan’s Pacific Ridge School officially broke ground on its new energy efficient campus. According to the school more than 400 community members attended the event.
While an increasing number of businesses are working toward LEED certification, the Carlsbad non-profit, independent school will be one of only a handful of schools across the country on its way to achieve gold accreditation. . . Highlights of the new energy efficient campus, designed to reduce overall energy consumption by 42%, compared to traditional school buildings, include: Onsite solar power, Recycled construction materials, Natural lighting for 90% of classroom space, Passive ventilation for 100% of the public spaces, Reduction of landscape irrigation by 50%
The $20 million project is scheduled to be completed in time for this year’s Juniors (pictured above) to graduate from the new energy efficient school building. Follow the jump for all the official details.
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by The Editors on October 27, 2009
Apparently, the schedule of those panga’s delivering Mexican nationals to the South Carlsbadistan’s Ponto Landing are running a little tighter than we expected. On Monday, October 27, 2009 at approximately 2:40 AM another 20 illegals were arrested at Ponto, according to a story in the North County Times.
About 2:40 a.m., agents spotted a small, open-topped boat landing on South Ponto Beach, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release. Agents arrested 16 men and four women who disembarked, all Mexicans entering the country illegally, officials said.
Not so oddly, the men driving the boat and the boat itself could not be found. Click here for the complete rundown of monthly Ponto Landing arrests.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 26, 2009
Adam Englund has a idea that solves most of San Diego’s airport problems: a 200 million square foot floating airport.
The structure Englund and his 40-strong group of collaborators–”pilots, naval architects, maritime engineers” as well as the standard array of finance types–are proposing is called OceansWorks Offshore Airport. The airport would be located mostly on the roof of the structure though. Below it would be four stories of open real estate open to almost limitless uses. “Hotels, restaurants, conference centers, free trade zones, distribution facilities, research facilities, universities…” Englund says, pauses for a moment, and then ticks off some more possibilities. “Even after all the space required for internal infrastructure, that leaves 200 million square feet. That’s more office space than currently exists in all of San Diego county.”
It would only cost $20 Billion and if they locked it down about 13 miles offshore at Terramar we’d be way, way into it.
[Link: OceansWorks Offshore Airport via Gizmodo via Infrastructurist]
by The Editors on October 25, 2009
This Saturday, October 31, 2009, the Carlsbad Village Farmers Market will be hosting a Halloween Party and Blood Drive.
Free Re-usable Goodie Bags will be given to the first 50 people in costumed Trick-or-Treaters. Healthy treats will be given out by the Farmers’ Market vendors to everyone in costume. A Costume Contest will be held at 3pm with prizes donated by Farmers Market vendors. The Blood Drive —sponsored by Kaiser Permanente—will run from 1-5pm.
Visitors can also pick up the official 2009 Carlsbad Village Halloween Goodie Guide listing all the Village merchants who will be handing out candy. We’re guessing they’d like the kids to lay off the tricking in the Village and stick to the treating, but we’re not sure. For more info call: 760-687-6453 or 760-434-2553.
by Richard J. Riehl on October 23, 2009
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings at a single bound. I thought of my favorite superhero when I read the qualifications required of the ideal candidate for a position recently posted on the Internet.
The successful applicant, according to the job description, must be a “proactive visible leader, with a collaborative, engaging management style,” and should have “the right blend of skills to navigate these challenging times and build a bridge to the future.” He/she must have “highly developed communication skills, effective interpersonal skills balanced by a sense of humor,” and the ability to be “politically astute, but apolitical.”
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by The Editors on October 21, 2009
At 9:25 AM this morning (October 21, 2009) Mulloy’s Fine Jewelry at 2978 State Street in the Village of Carlsbad was robbed, according to a Carlsbadistan news tipper. Here’s the official word:
A gunman robbed a jewelry store Wednesday morning, entering through a hole cut in the roof and escaping the same way, police said. . .The robber cut the hole and entered the store either the previous night or early in the morning, hid in the restroom and waited for employees to come to work so they could open the safe, police said. . . . The robber was described as a Latino adult, 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall, wearing a dark blue hooded windbreaker and dark blue pants.
As of 1:19 PM the suspect was apparently still at large.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on October 21, 2009
The Sheraton Carlsbad’s Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar will be hosting “Tapas for the Cure” on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, an event to raise money for the San Diego Komen Race For The Cure.
Priced at $30 per person the evening includes two cocktails, multiple tapas prepared on the scenic outdoor patio and the sounds of a live flamenco guitar player strumming and strolling. Also included are two raffle tickets for a chance to win big at the pink themed raffle extravaganza and silent auction with prize packages that include: a complete wine country experience with lunch at Wilson Creek Winery, a luxury overnight stay and basket full of goodies; a luxury week long getaway in Cabo San Lucas; a four day/three night stay in Lake Tahoe; decadent marine based spa treatments at the luxurious Ocean Pearl Spa; golfing at adjacent Crossings at Carlsbad and much more.
This sounds like a good event for a great cause, and the perfect way to close out National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information follow the jump
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by The Editors on October 21, 2009
The Carlsbad City Council last night put its foot down on NRG by passing a moratorium on coastal power plants, according to a City press release.
This action prohibits a second power plant proposed by NRG, requiring the state to overrule the city if the plant is to be approved. . . . The resolution establishes an emergency ordinance on the building or expanding of power plants on Carlsbad’s coast, meaning it goes into effect immediately and could last for up to two years. . . Also under the resolution, no development application will be accepted, processed or approved that would expand the size, location, generating capacity or use of the Encina Power Station for the duration of the moratorium.
This may be one of the few times we say this to the City Council, but way to go. Seriously. For more details, follow the jump
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by The Editors on October 20, 2009
Carlsbad High School senior Austin Ganz, 17 (pictured above), and Lucas Johnson, 15, took first and second place against four San Dieguito Academy surfers in the mens’ shortboard division at the Interscholastic Surfing Federation contest at Moonlight Beach on Sunday, October 18, 2009.
The waves at Moonlight of 1 to 3 feet, and were on the small side, but Ganz powered through to the finals to get this year off to a great start. . . . Austin would like to thank his sponsors, K-Five, O’Neill, Dakine, Barr Design and Smith Optics.
Way to crush the competition, guys. We wouldn’t expect anything less. Click the link for full results.
[Link: Interscholastic Surfing Federation]
by The Editors on October 20, 2009
On Saturday, October 24, 2009 Carlsbadistan’s Kelly Elementary School will be hosting their fall carnival Where The Wild Things Play from 11 AM until 4 PM at 4885 Kelly Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
The Fall Carnival is designed for the whole family, especially for kids aged 3 through 12. There will be games, contests, inflatables, live entertainment, a “Haunted House”, food, drinks, and prizes. Adults will love the stroll thru our Silent Auction where they can bid on a range of gift baskets, or buy raffle tickets to win the grand prize the new iPod NANO. Take home a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and have a slice of pumpkin pie.
Money raised will be used for Kelly’s enrichment programs for students, such as its music, art, and science activities. For more information call Kelly School, (760) 331-5800, or email Carnival Coordinator Katherine Gloyd Carnival Coordinator at kbgloyd@sbcglobal.net.
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