North County Report: Ongoing Tension in Carlsbad Over Two Properties’ Fate

In Carlsbad, two parcels of land have caused a number of headaches in recent months.

One is the south shore of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, which – for those who somehow hadn’t heard – was slated for the development of a luxury mall. The plan to fast-track that project was ultimately defeated by voters.

Less than one mile down Cannon road is the Encina Power Station, which will be demolished when a smaller “peaker” style plant is constructed nearby, starting in 2017.