by The Editors on August 12, 2008
After closing Carlsbad State Beach on Sunday morning, city wastewater chief Don Wasko says no sewage actually reached the beach, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Triubne.
. . . none of the sewage actually reached the beach because it flowed into a street gutter and city crews helped vacuum it up. The beach closure, he said, was “erring on the side of caution.”
We whole heartedly approve of erring on the side of caution when it comes to sewage and the beach. Sadly, this didn’t keep Encinitas from having similar problems at Moonlight Beach.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on August 12, 2008
Carlsbad Legoland’s newest attraction opened yesterday (August 11, 2008) with the help of actor Cristian de la Fuente. The new Sea Life Aquarium has the distinction of reportedly being the “first Aquarium in the U.S. to incorporate LEGO® models.” Obviously, they never saw our fourth grade science aquarium that was literally loaded with Lego blocks from our secret “fish bombing” runs.
The mission of SEA LIFE Aquarium is to immerse guests in an interactive, educational and fun aquarium experience while increasing awareness of the importance of safeguarding the sea and its inhabitants. As guests explore the 36,000 square-foot, two-story Aquarium, they’ll discover 36 displays holding more than 250,000 gallons of water. Key features throughout 14 themed rooms include the Discovery Zone, where guests interact with marine life experts, touch tide pool animals and take an inside look at the lives of sea creatures from special pop-up viewing stations; the Shoaling Ring, where guests are surrounded 360 degrees by schools of swimming fish; and the Ray Lagoon where several species of rays appear to “fly” through the water in Mayan temple ruins.
We haven’t been in there yet, but we are looking forward to it.
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by The Editors on August 12, 2008
Jazz In The Park goes local on August 15 with Vista’s Cuban Salsa masters Luna Llena. This six piece group lays down smooth salsa rhythms with the horns to back it up. And there won’t be any in Calavera Hills Park who don’t feel it.
Luna Llenas stylized salsa music takes us back in time. Luna Llenas intoxicating rhythms invites you to dance, and is equally enjoyed by the more laid back listener or serious salsa dancers. The close knit vocal harmonies, the rhythm pulse of the conga, timbales, and the unique sound of the traditional spanish guitar, is sure to please any occasion.
Those who enjoyed the film The Buena Vista Social Club with love Luna Llena.
[Link: Jazz in The Park]
by The Editors on August 10, 2008
Last night at 8:01 PM a pump (that pumps “wastewater” into the ocean) failed and the poop backed up, busting out 1,000 gallons of sewage onto Coast Highway and, according to the County of San Diego Department of Evnironmental Health about 100 gallons made it to the beach through a storm drain.
This “100-gallon-spill” was large enough to force the closure of Carlsbad State Beach from “Palomar Airport Road to the breakwater,” according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune. The beach will reportedly open just as soon as the water tests show that its cleaned up.
Carlsbadistan’s poop surfers rejoice.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on August 10, 2008
Logan Jenkins, the sometimes cranky San Diego Union-Tribune columnist, has a nice profile on Carlsbad City Council candidate Farrah Douglas telling her action-filled story of escaping Iran in 1979 after the fall of the Shah’s administration.
“I was crying all the time,” Farrah said. “We were stuck. Everybody else had left.” Finally, the U.S. Embassy, which had not yet been invaded, contacted Farrah with a scheme to get the family out of Iran. . . . They would take a special Pan American flight operated by volunteers. They would fly separately, not as husband and wife. Farrah would say she was visiting a sick sister in the United States.
Now, if we could just read a little about Farrah’s thoughts on the Alga Norte Park. Just by looking at Farrah’s list of establishment endorsements (including Mayor Bud Lewis) we’re guessing we already disagree with her.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on August 8, 2008
The streets of the Carlsbadistan Village will be filled with “art” on Sunday, August 10, 2008 as the Carlsbad Village Business Association hosts the 10th Annual Art in the Village, Artists and Artisans in Carlsbad.
Art in the Village features 150 fine artists in mediums such as oil painting, watercolors, photography, mixed media, new media, classical and contemporary sculpture, as well as artisans who work in the mediums of jewelry making, woodworking, furniture, hand-painted clothing and accessories. . . . The one day art faire is a long standing tradition in the Village of Carlsbad, and is held on the second Sunday of August every year. “Art in the Village is a great way to spend the day in the Village.” says Robin Young, Executive Director of the CVBA, “its fun for the whole family with art, food, music and fun activity. And it gives tourists and local residents a real feel for what the Village has to offer.”
While our definition of “art” may differ from most of the “artisans” exhibiting their work this weekend, there are occasionally bits of magic to be found. Click here for photos from last year’s event.
by The Editors on August 7, 2008
by The Editors on August 7, 2008
We just got an email today from Carlsbad City Council Candidate Evan Rodgers letting us know that her paperwork has been accepted.
I just heard from the City Clerk that my forms and signatures were verified by the Registrar of Voters. I am now an official candidate and will be on the Nov 4 ballot. . . . My website is CleanCarlsbad.com.
Any candidate that has a website with a skateboarder at the top of the page is getting our vote. Plain and simple. Stay tuned for our continuing coverage of Evan’s City Council bid.
[Link: CleanCarlsbad.com]
by The Editors on August 6, 2008
Transworld Media, the longtime Oceanside-based publisher of seven action sports magazines (including Skateboarding, Snowboarding, and Motocross magazines) is pulling up its business and moving to Carlsbadistan at 2052 Corte del Nogal according to a story in the North County Times.
It will be a big shift for Transworld, a popular niche publisher that has called Oceanside home since Larry Balma, a manufacturer of skateboard parts, started TransWorld Skateboarding magazine in 1983. . . .”It’s going to be kind of a hard thing” to see the Oceanside building shuttered, said Balma’s wife, Louise, a former Transworld employee and city planning commissioner. “But they’re going to a new building —- it’s going to be all fresh and clean, and everybody’s all excited.”
Welcome to Carlsbadistan. It’s about time you got out of the slums and moved uptown. Free stickers for everyone.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on August 5, 2008
Thanks to some investigational help from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms the fire that caused nearly $1 million in damages to Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza has been officially ruled accidental.
A natural gas leak sparked an explosion and fire that consumed the Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza on Avenida Encinas, just north of Palomar Airport Road, according to authorities.
Guess the economy hasn’t gotten that bad just yet. Phew!
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
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