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Green Dragon Tavern & Museum takes top spot in local cooking competition

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The Green Dragon Tavern & Museum’s Executive Chef Gregory Krol and Sous Chef Benjamin McBrien took home the 2016 “Best of the Fest” Honors at Encinitas’ Foodie Fest earlier this month.The team competed against five other restaurants in a Food Network “Chopped” television show-styled format at the highly attended event.“We were thrilled to be a…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad receives high rating for transparency

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the fourth consecutive time that Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad has earned this top distinction. Since 2002, using objective, data-driven analysis, Charity…

CCS celebrates 50 years in business

  Creative Communications Services is reaching another milestone this month! Half-century is a word small business owners rarely have a chance to use. Not so at CCS, an agency currently boasting its 50-year anniversary. Since its North County founding in 1966 by journalist Bob Fisher, CCS has been providing writing, public relations and marketing communications services to…

Mad about the fair

Nothing says summer like the San Diego County Fair! You can expect a mad tea party when the fair debuts Friday, June 3rd at 4:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Mad About the Fair,” a cross of all things “Alice in Wonderland” with influences from steampunk, cosplay, magic and more! Deep-fried lemonade, deep-fried nachos and deep-fried…

CurbUp! program keeps bulky items out of local landfills

Goodwill is joining forces with Waste Management of North County and the City of Oceanside to reroute bulky items headed for the landfill to San Diego Goodwill’s Outlet Center as part of a month-long pilot program during May. “The CurbUp! program makes it simple and convenient for Oceanside residents to donate,” said Mike Rowan, CEO. “Each…

MiraCosta receives $110,000 federal grant

Workers looking to get training in the growing manufacturing field will have more opportunities to  enroll in classes at MiraCosta College and connect with local employers thanks to a $110,000 federal grant. MiraCosta College will team with employers in the region to guide curriculum according to industry standards. Courses will take place at MiraCosta’s recently…

It’s Ninja time! NINJAGO World opens at LEGOLAND

It’s official! NINJAGO® World is open at LEGOLAND® California Resort! Excited children’s faces waited in anticipation as the ceremonial ribbon was officially cut on May 5.Actor and comedian Joel McHale joined Merlin’s Magic Wand’s special guests from Rady Children’s Hospital and the Autism Society during the opening ceremony. Merlin’s Magic Wand is a global charity which supports…

Carlsbad Unified School District names Benjamin Churchill new superintendent

Dr. Benjamin Churchill will take over as superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) on July 1 after a rigorous and competitive selection process that attracted candidates from throughout the country, the district’s Board of Trustees announced this week. Benjamin Churchill Churchill replaces Dr. Suzette Lovely, who is retiring after more than 30 years…

Nutrition Zone Carlsbad celebrates new ownership

Nutrition Zone in Carlsbad is under new ownership. The nutritional product and health store is located at 2626 El Camino Real, Ste. A. The Stidham family, Julie, and her sons, Matt and Scott purchased the franchise from the previous owners in June. Look for Nutrition Zone at the November Carlsbad Village Street Faire on Sunday, November 1.…
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