Iconic Carlsbad Aquafarm Shutting Down Permanently

Good Morning, North County! Here’s what’s on the docket for today:

• Carlsbad Aquafarm Is Closing It’s Doors Permanently

• San Diego Doctor Charged In Death Of Friends’ Star Matthew Perry

• Longtime Oceanside HS Coach Dave Barrett Is Retiring After 46 Years

Also…

• Weather ☀️

• Surf Report For The Week 🌊

• Live Music Lowdown 🎵 

• TGIF Concert At The Park is today: 8/16 from 6-8pm at Alga Norte Community Park

Let’s get to it!

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BUSINESS

Carlsbad Aquafarm Is Closing For Good

Carlsbad Aquafarm, a 70-year-old oyster farm in Carlsbad, will close permanently by the end of August after its property license was revoked by NRG Energy due to a changing landscape.

• Carlsbad Aquafarm will close permanently by the end of August after NRG Energy revoked its property license.

• NRG Energy cited a changing landscape, including the removal of the Encina power plant and upcoming developments, as reasons for discontinuing the license.

• The farm had been a fixture in Carlsbad for over 70 years, contributing to aquaculture research, coastal preservation, and offering oyster tours.

• The closure is unrelated to a norovirus scare earlier this year, according to the farm's CEO.

• The farm will shift its focus to conservation efforts rather than commercial operations.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

San Diego Doctor Charged With The Death Of Matthew Perry

Five individuals, including two doctors, are facing charges connected to actor Matthew Perry's death, with one doctor pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine.

• Matthew Perry's death involved a criminal network distributing ketamine, including San Diego doctor Mark Chavez.

• Dr. Chavez admitted to selling ketamine to another doctor, who injected Perry on multiple occasions.

• The ketamine was obtained through fraudulent prescriptions under a former patient’s name.

• Dr. Chavez faces up to ten years in prison, while the main defendants could face life sentences.

• Prosecutors claim the defendants exploited Perry’s addiction for profit.

OUR COMMUNITY

Oceanside HS Coach Dave Barrett Retiring After 46 Years

Dave Barrett, the long-serving head baseball coach at Oceanside High School, has retired after 46 years. He also served as an assistant football coach and athletic director.

• Dave Barrett retires after 46 years at Oceanside High School.

• His career includes 656 baseball wins, seven league titles, and two state football championships.

• Barrett will continue to assist with the baseball program post-retirement.

• John Carroll praised Barrett as an exceptional coach and person.

• Barrett plans to stay active through music, church, and family involvement.

WEATHER

Friday: 75° 🌡️ 65° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 S 6 mph

Saturday: 74° 🌡️ 64° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 SW 9 mph

Sunday: 74° 🌡️ 64° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 WSW 9 mph

SURF SYNOPSIS 🌊

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LIVE MUSIC

Friday 8/16:

TGIF Concert At The Park - Alga Norte Community Park

Coyote Bar and Grill - Carlsbad, CA

Le Papagayo - Carlsbad, CA

The Roxy - Encinitas, CA

Mr. Peabody’s - Encinitas, CA

1st Street Bar - Encinitas, CA

Monarch Ocean Pub - Del Mar, CA

Saturday 8/17:

Coyote Bar And Grill - Carlsbad, CA

Le Papagayo - Carlsbad, CA

The Roxy - Encinitas, CA

Mr. Peabody’s - Encinitas, CA

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