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June 29th, 2009
La Costa Town Square Meeting – URGENT
For those living in La Costa Oaks, La Costa Valley, La Costa Ridge and La Costa Greens – this may be important to you. We are trying to keep everyone up to date on what is happening with La Costa Town Square.
The construction and tenants will likely affect our local traffic and home values. A few months ago, the developer, Aspen Properties had one tenant signed – Kohls. As you may know, a few weeks ago, Kohls decided not to move into La Costa Town Square. Gretchen from Aspen Properties stated that Kohls may instead be moving into the building previously occupied by Home Depot Expo. Aspen is currently in discussion with Vons and Ralphs to instead be the anchor tenant.
We have attached a document that states Aspen’s position and plan going forward. We have also attached a letter we received from the City of Carlsbad. The City of Carlsbad is hosting a planning commission meeting this Wednesday, July 1st at 6 pm at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive to discuss the project. This is an OPEN meeting and we are all encouraged to attend. This does affect us all, and this is a great opportunity for your voice to be heard. If you have any questions, please call us at (858) 205-2000.
June 28th, 2009
Sammy’s Woodfired Returns to Carlsbad
If you live in La Costa, Carlsbad, or Oceanside, you may have had the opportunity to eat at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza off Palomar Airport Road. In July 2008, a fire started at about 8 am that burned the restaurant almost to the ground. It took a number of months to get through the Carlsbad commission and start rebuilding. But the Carlsbad, CA Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza re-opened its doors on June 18, 2009 and is open for dining!
I love the Carlsbad, Del Mar, and San Marcos Sammy’s because of the gluten-free pizza. Although not quite as soft, fluffy, and chewy as its typical wheat filled counterpart, it is a wonderful pizza – especially for those of us who really love a great pizza and try to limit the amount of gluten in their diet.
If you have any news about your favorite Carlsbad or La Costa businesses, please contact us. We always want to keep the community up to date on favorites or community news!
June 23rd, 2009
Carlsbad, La Costa, Oceanside, and San Diego July 4th Fireworks
Carlsbad Fireworks – Saturday July 4th
Aviara Four Seasons Resort - about 9:00 pm.
Non hotel guests may watch from the golf course along Batiquitos
Carlsbad, CA
Legoland - Carlsbad, CA
“Red, White, and Boom” – Fireworks start about 8:30 pm
Coronado Fireworks – Saturday, July 4
10am Parade
Free 4:30 pm Coronado Community Band Concert (Spreckles Park)
Fireworks along Glorietta Bay 9:00 pm
www.coronado.ca.us
Del Mar Fireworks – Saturday July 4th
San Diego County Fair Fireworks
Start about 9:30 pm
www.sdfair.com
(858) 793-5555
Encinitas July 4th Celebration
Quail Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Drive
No Fireworks
Parade begins at 10:00 am sharp.
Children’s parade through the gardens. Come dressed up in Red, White, and Blue.
(760) 436-3063
La Costa July 4th Fireworks
La Costa Resort and Spa for hotel guests only
La Jolla July 4th Fireworks
Lights Over the Cove
Best seen from La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, & La Jolla Shores Beach
www.lajolla.com
San Marcos – July 4th Fireworks
Entertainment and Fireworks – Activities at 5 pm. Fireworks at 9 pm
Bradley Park - Rancho Santa Fe Road and Linda Vista
Escondido July 4th Fireworks
Fireworks, Live Concert, Food, All Day Entertainment
Grape Day Park & CA Center For the Arts
Fireworks begin about 9:00 pm
www.ci.escondido.ca.us/events/fireworks
Ocean Beach July 4th Fireworks
Ocean Beach Pier at 9:00pm
www.oceanbeach.com
Oceanside July 4th Fireworks
O’Fest at the pier – Fireworks begin at 9:00pm
www.msoceanside.com
Oceanside – Camp Pendleton
July 4th Beach Bash and Fireworks
Vendors and Live Entertainment All Day
San Diego Bay July 4th Fireworks
KYXY 96.5 Fireworks at 9:00 pm
www.portofsandiego.org
Poway July 4th Fireworks
Old Fashioned Fourth at Old Poway Park about 9:00 pm
www.poway.org/oldpowaypark
Rancho Bernardo July 4th Fireworks
Spirit of the Fourth at Webb Park 9:00 pm
San Diego Embarcadero July 4th Fireworks
Summer Pops – Star Spangled Pops
July 3-5 – Fireworks at 9:00 pm
www.sandiegosymphony.com
Vista July 4th Fireworks
Rew, White, & Boom at 9:00pm
Brengle Terrace Park
1200 Vale Terrace Drive
June 22nd, 2009
Carlsbad, CA Real Estate – Turn That Water Off!
Well, it has arrived. We had been warned. Unfortunately, our
water supply is so short that they have instituted water rationing, beginning July 1st in La Costa, CA and Carlsbad, CA.
If you have a home in Carlsbad, CA and would like to know more about Carlsbad’s water rationing,
This same schedule applies to any La Costa or Carlsbad homes served by Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Vallecitos Water District.
La Costa or Carlsbad real estate with odd numbers – water Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- La Costa or Carlsbad real estate with even numbers – water on Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday.
- La Costa or Carlsbad homes please water only between 6:00 pm and 10:00 am.
- La Costa or Carlsbad homes please limit watering to no more than 10 minutes per station
- La Costa or Carlsbad homes please stop water waste from runoff, overspray, and misdirected sprinklers.
- La Costa or Carlsbad homes please use a bucker or hose with a shutoff valve when watering landscaped areas with no irrigation system.
- La Costa or Carlsbad homes please no washing down hard surfaces (driveways, patios, sidewalks, etc) unless necessary to remove sanitation hazards.
- La Costa or Carlsbad homes – If washing a vehicle, please use a bucket and hose with a shutoff valve.
- La Costa or Carlsbad real estate – Unless using reclaimed water, please stop using decorative fountains.
- La Costa or Carlsbad homes – Repair all water leaks within 72 hours.
- La Costa or Carlsbad Restaurants – Serve water in restaurants, only by request.
- La Costa or Carlsbad hotels – Offer hotel guests option of not laundering towels and linens daily.
June 22nd, 2009
NEW Encinitas Farmer’s Market
One of the best things about living in Encinitas, La Costa, and Carlsbad is the fresh produce! I’m originally from Indiana. My idea of vegetables included corn, potatoes, and tomatoes. I had never had an artichoke or an avocado or asparagus until I moved to California!
Then I found out about farmer’s markets. No matter how great the produce may be at the Carlsbad Costco, or the La Costa Henry’s, or the Carlsbad Jimbo’s – nothing beats the freshness (and often the price) of the local farmer’s market.
The New Encinitas Farmer’s Market is open on Sundays from 2 pm – 5 pm at Flora Vista Elementary School at 1690 Wandering Road, Encinitas – 92024. The farmer’s market is designed to serve inland Encinitas, Olivenhain, Rancho Santa Fe, La Costa, and San Elijo, where there are no community farmer’s markets.
For more information, please call (760) 687-6453.
June 19th, 2009
That Carlsbad Foreclosure is Doing More Than Just Dropping Your Property Value
We already know those Carlsbad, San Elijo, and La Costa foreclosures are dragging down our property values. In many La Costa and San Elijo neighborhoods in particular, the foreclosures and short sales alone have caused our property values to decline over 25%. If you, as a La Costa or Carlsbad real estate seller, have to sell your home – you are competing with that La Costa or Carlsbad foreclosure next door, or the next street over.
But did you also know that the foreclosure is actually putting your property in danger? Most foreclosed properties also don’t have insurance. They are also often vacant – leaving them vulnerable to theft, vandalism, and fires. There are some risks to your Carlsbad home in having a vacant home nearby.
One of the things you can do, is partner up with your Carlsbad, La Costa, and San Elijo neighbors to keep an eye on vacant property. If you ever see anything suspicious – call the police. It IS your problem too!
June 11th, 2009
A Favorite Returns! Casa De Bandini – Carlsbad Forum Shops – Carlsbad, CA
The new Carlsbad, Casa De Bandini had been a local San Diego favorite, at the Bazaar del Mundo, up until a few years ago, when the Old Town State Park did not renew their lease. Casa De Bandini closed their doors, tried to open a location downtown, and just never got the new location off the ground.
Located conveniently (to homes in Carlsbad, La Costa, Leucadia, San Elijo, and Encinitas) in the Carlsbad Forum Shops, Casa de Bandini is anticipating a June opening date. As residents of La Costa Oaks, we spend tons of time at the Carlsbad Forum Shops, and never really took to Yellow Coyote.
Some of our friends and neighbors remember the “old” Casa de Bandini as one of their favorite San Diego restaurants. As such, this La Costa resident is looking forward to their opening. News to follow when we see their doors open. If you have any La Costa or Carlsbad community favorites or any real estate questions, please contact us below.
Mike & Amy Mewborn Real Estate Specialists
Mike: 858.205.2000
Amy:760.213.6653
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