The Coast News INLAND EDITION
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AUG. 7, 2020
Name dispute turns ‘vicious,’ brewery says By Tigist Layne
housing units available as the project continues to develop. Although it is a private development, the project is a collaborative effort between the City of San Marcos, developer Sea Breeze Properties and Stevens Cresto Engineering. Andy Tenn, Senior Project Manager at Sea Breeze Properties, told The Coast News that they expect to be working on the project for at least another several years. “We as a company are focused on following the right path, not necessarily the easiest path,” Tenn said. “This project as a whole is really a long-term investment… we build something with a plan to hold it… and, with that in mind, we’re building for sustainability and durability of a project, which
ESCONDIDO — Stone Brewing published a lengthy statement on its website last week regarding its trademark dispute with Sawstone Brewing Co. in Morehead, Kentucky, saying that Stone has become the “subject of a vicious online harassment and smear campaign.” Initial reports said that Stone Brewing issued a “cease and desist” to Sawstone Brewing for their use of the word “stone” in the brewery’s name. Derek Caskey, Sawstone co-founder and co-owner, told The Coast News that they had actually received a Petition for Cancellation (not a cease and desist) back in March from Stone, whose reasoning was that the name would cause “consumer confusion.” Sawstone, a small 3bbl brewery that opened in August 2019, has seven employees including its three founders. The word “Sawstone” apparently comes from the brewery’s building, one of the only historical limestone buildings left in Kentucky. “It absolutely came as a shock… I’ve been drinking and supporting Stone beer since I was legally allowed to drink. I love their beer. I was aware of their lawsuit with MillerCoors and I was on Stone’s side,” Caskey said. “I understand the problem with what Keystone was doing, but it was a total surprise for us to get a request for cancellation because it felt like we weren’t doing anything—we’re not even distributing. The only place you can get our beer is our taproom.” Caskey was referring to Stone’s ongoing claim against Keystone of MillerCoors that started in 2018 with Keystone’s use of the word “Stone,” which was laid out independently from “Key” on packaging and advertising. “In early talks with our attorney, they said if we wanted to keep our name then we couldn’t distribute nationally, which we didn’t
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Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Joseph Rivera, a search and rescue swimmer, looks out of a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk on July 31 while conducting search and rescue relief operations following an assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of San Diego on July 30 that left nine young servicemen dead. The military announced on Aug. 4 that it had located the vehicle that sank and confirmed the presence of human remains on the sea floor where the vessel came to rest. Seven members of the Camp Pendleton-based crew survived. STORY ON PAGE 9. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion
North City brings modern sustainability to San Marcos By Tigist Layne
SAN MARCOS — Over the last decade, San Marcos’ North City neighborhood has progressively transformed into a vibrant downtown district boasting urban architecture, new restaurants and new housing developments, all with an emphasis on sustainability. But residents can expect a lot more in the next few years for the city’s up and coming hotspot. Located next to California State University at San Marcos (CSUSM), the North City project is currently just 25% developed. The end result will include 1,500+ new housing units, new retailers, office and commercial spaces, community events and a 20-acre Discovery Park in North City’s residential community west of Twin Oaks Val- THE PROJECT’S developers have installed 1,200 modular suspended paveley Road. ment units called DeepRoot Silva Cells, along with inlets and storm drains, There will also be affordable which collect and treat urban runoff. Photo courtesy of City of San Marcos
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