by The Editors on February 12, 2008
From the San Diego Union-Tribune:
Four dogs from San Diego County competed at Westminster Monday, and none advanced past the breed judging. But Nicole, a soft-coated Wheaten terrier from Carlsbad, received an Award of Merit, a coveted consolation prize. . . Nicole is a 2-year-old Wheaten terrier co-owned by Barbara Zapf. “She’s a very special dog, with a wonderful personality,” Zapf said. The dog has been on the East Coast training with a professional handler since mid-November.
Doggone it, we wanted Nicole to win Best of Show.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on February 12, 2008
According to a Barbara Henry story in the North County Times, work is going well on that huge Tamarack sink hole that opened up in the ground on January 7, 2008.
“Things are progressing pretty well,” Carlsbad Water District Director Mark Stone said as he discussed what’s estimated to be a $625,000 repair job. . . Danny Blosch, project manager for Don Hubbard Contracting Co. of San Marcos, said there is suspicion that a storm drain in the area may have played a part, so they’re digging it up. They’re also reworking the storm water system in the area so the pipe won’t be in the canyon, he added.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 11, 2008
It is the oldest golf course in the world and now Carlsbad’s Callaway Golf has purchased the right to plaster the St. Andrews Links name on all kinds of golf equipment and accessories.
Official St Andrews Links products by Callaway Golf will include golf balls, putters, wedges, golf bags, and luggage, among other items. . . . Purchases of the official merchandise will contribute to the preservation and maintenance of the links, including the Old Course in Scotland, Callaway said.
Why not sell out the place where golf was born?
[Link: Hemscott]
by The Editors on February 10, 2008
And now, to catch up on all the important news of Carlsbadistan, we offer up this: The Carlsbad City Council has given Legoland permission to hold “Pirate Campouts” in Legoland were up to 400 guests could potentially spend the night inside the park.
In the past, officials have said the camp would mostly operate in the summer and would be open only to park visitors. That would make it similar to the “Roar ‘n Snore” events at San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Aye, ye land lubbers. Bunk up if ye dare.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 10, 2008
From the North County Times:
Autism has not stopped Carlsbad High School senior and honor roll student Ian Mortimer, 17, from accomplishing his dreams, which Saturday included building a 500-foot rail fence.
“It’s a good, challenging project,” Ian said, as he led a team of volunteers from Troop 784, the Kiwanis Club of Carlsbad and the city of Carlsbad, and family and friends helping to install the fence in “Village H,” just off Carlsbad Village Drive.
The fence was created to protect the nearby property and the endangered species of plants and animals that live on it, said Paula Chester, Ian’s mother.
Thanks, Ian.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 9, 2008
While city employee unions bicker over healthcare coverage and other issues, the Carlsbad Police department has rolled through with a five percent pay raise to go along with the four percent pay raise they got last year.
The City Council unanimously approved the officers’ new two-year deal Tuesday night. It gives the police officers 5 percent raises this year and next year. Police also receive a boost in the amount the city pays for their health insurance coverage.
Good work. We believe that Carlsbad police officers should be well paid.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 8, 2008
On Thursday evening, February 7, 2008 a “white man about 25 years old and 180 pounds, with dark hair and a thin goatee” rolled his longboard skateboard into the Bank of America in the 7700 Block of El Camino Real and handed the teller a note and a bag.
The note advised the teller that the suspect had a gun, though no gun was seen, Blackburn said.. . . The teller complied with the suspect’s orders to put money in the bag; the suspect then took off north through the parking lot, the sergeant said.
Looks like bank robbery is still rocking in Carlsbadistan.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 5, 2008
Mark Massara, the director of the Sierra Club’s coastal programs has written an editorial for the North County Times in which he outlines exactly why Poseidon Resources‘ proposal to construct the largest private desalination project is one of the worst things that could happen to our lagoon.
Poseidon intends to draw more than 300 million gallons a day of ocean water in an attempt to make 50 million gallons a day of fresh water for sale and profit. Limited analysis by Poseidon indicates they’ll destroy 11 billion marine organisms a year. That’s 16 million fish larvae a day!
Poseidon’s own self-serving disingenuous analysis admits they will kill approximately 1 million garibaldi fish per day! The brightly colored, much adored garibaldi is the California state fish, and any killing of garibaldi, even one, is strictly prohibited by California law.
There is more at stake than fish. Follow the link for the rest of Massara’s article.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 4, 2008
From the PR Newswire:
Jonathan Nehmer + Associates (JN+A), one of the world’s leading hospitality architecture, design and project management firms, today announced that it has opened a West Coast office to better serve western and northwestern projects, as well as a growing number of clients in Hawaii and the Pacific Rim, most notably China and India. The new office, located in Carlsbad, Calif., will be led by David Winkler, Vice President.
Welcome to Carlbadistan, Mr. Winkler.
[Link: PR Newswire]
by The Editors on February 3, 2008
HedgeWorks LLC, the Carlsbad-based company that provides administrative services for more than 100 hedge funds was sold to Deutsche Bank AG (Germany’s largest bank) for an undisclosed amount.
The acquisition enables us to further strengthen our service offering to the hedge fund industry, where Deutsche Bank already has strong relationships,” said F. Jim Della Sala, head of structured finance services.
We’re guessing some HedgeWorks investors are smiling right now. Nice exit.
[Link: Bloomberg.com]
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