by The Editors on June 5, 2010
A 60-year-old Carlsbad man may have broken his neck today, Sarturday, June 5, 2010, after diving from his board in shallow water, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
[The man] may have fractured his neck when he hit his head on the ocean bottom, Oceanside Police Lt. Mike Goldsmith said. . . . Another surfer saw the surfer floating in the water and dragged the man to the surfline, where lifeguards began resuscitating the man with CPR. . . The man was taken by air ambulance to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on June 5, 2010
On Monday night, June 7, 2010 Carlsbadistan 25-year-old twin brothers and business parters Cory and Kyle Miholich will go for a million dollars on TV’s popular game show Wheel of Fortune, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
“We were very lucky on the ‘Wheel,’ ” said Kyle Miholich, whose “Family Week” episode airs Monday. “We had a chance to win a million dollars, which we blew. Actually, my brother blew it on the first puzzle. But we were able to walk away with a decent chunk of change.
And that money they say is going to help them with their Fiji Yogurt business. Wonder how much mileage Kyle will get out of that million dollar loss over the next couple years?
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on June 1, 2010
Carlsbadistan police and firefighters are becoming famous nationwide in the debate over how much public employees should be making. While we’re perfectly happy with teachers, policemen, and fireman making six-figures it appears that many people, like Forbes.com blogger Rich Karlgaard, seem to think thank is a problem.
Who are America’s fastest-growing class of millionaires? They are police officers, firefighters, teachers and federal bureaucrats who, unless things change drastically, will be paid something near their full salaries every year–until death–after retiring in their mid-50s. That is equivalent to a retirement sum worth millions of dollars.
Hey, maybe California is finally doing something right. Karlgaard quoted a story in the North County Times on how much Carlsbadistan’s police and firefighters make. Truthfully, the best way to get the best people for the job is to pay them well. We really don’t want to be pulled over by police officers who have to work two jobs to make ends meet. Seriously.
[Link: Forbes.com]
by The Editors on May 31, 2010
While we’re going to miss the original historic bridge at the dip in the Southbound lanes of 101 we’re glad the construction was complete before summer traffic heats up and that the no one else crashed through any barricades.
According to the City of Carlsbadistan everything went well:
The bridge project was finished on time and within budget of the original contract—even with the challenge of winter storms that damaged portions of Carlsbad Boulevard and led to the relocation of a sewer force main and protection of the Encina Wastewater Treatment Plant ocean outfall. . . . The new bridge consists of precast concrete segments and includes two lanes for vehicle traffic, a bicycle lane, shoulders and aluminum safety rails on each side. The bridge’s tan color is similar to the seawall projects built along Carlsbad Boulevard in the 1980s.
For the rest of the story from the city follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on May 27, 2010
While the recent City Council hammer drop on the Carlsbad Fire Department resulted in what some consider to be an eight percent pay cut for Carlsbadistan’s fire fighters and second rate benefits for new hires, the Carlsbad Police Department has apparently reached a “tentative” deal that will give their staff a four percent raise over the next two years according to a Michael Burge story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
. . . the police officers will receive a 4 percent raise over two years, in two 2 percent installments. And they will pick up the 8 percent share of their pension contributions over two years, in two 4 percent increments. . . .The City Council this week didn’t impose a two-tier pension system on police officers, but plans to hold a vote in November to have residents decide whether to cap employee pension benefits.
According to our calculations that means the police officers only got a four percent pay cut of the next two years. Better than eight, right? Not only that but the new guys won’t get worse benefits.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on May 27, 2010
Legoland’s parent Merlin Entertainments is taking the whole SeaLife Aquarium concept to the America’s malls, according to a story in the Fort Worth Business Press.
The city of Grapevine [Texas] and The Mills, a division of the Simon Co. that owns Grapevine Mills Mall, signed an agreement with Merlin Entertainments to open the Sea Life aquarium attraction at the mall in the summer of 2011. The attraction will be located directly across from Merlin’s Legoland Discovery Centre, a $12 million Lego attraction announced last year and set to open at Grapevine Mills mall in March 2011.
Sounds like at least a few Texan’s won’t have to make the long trip to Carlsbadistan to see submerged Lego men swimming with sharks. Can’t say we’ll miss them.
[Link: Fort Worth Business Press]
by The Editors on May 27, 2010
Carlsbadistan’s New Village Arts Theatre drops into a steamy Tennessee Williams classic this Saturday May 29, 2010 with Summer And Smoke.
[The play]. . . tells the story of Alma (Jo Anne Glover), a minister’s daughter, and John (John DeCarlo), the hedonistic doctor next door. In her search for spirituality and lasting love, Alma is confronted with John’s need for sensual fulfillment. Their turbulent relationship becomes an emotional battle of wills that alters each of them irrevocably. Riveting and intense, this masterpiece takes the audience through the heart of a Mississippi summer.
Wonder if anyone gets kissed on the veranda? We’re guessing, yes. Opening night is May 29, 2010 at 8 PM and the ticket price includes a reception with the cast and crew following the show. Or, check it out tonight and tomorrow during “pay-what-you-can-previews” starting at 8 PM.
Follow the jump for more info or click here to purchase tickets.
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by The Editors on May 26, 2010
Time to get the picnic baskets, wine glasses, and cheese knives all cleaned up because Carlsbadistan’s Jazz in The Park is rolling in for the 25th rocking summer season. This summer will see nine free shows in three parks beginning June 25, 2010 at Stagecoach Park with Ruby & The Red Hots.
Continuing its commitment to present jazz in its many forms, the TGIF concerts cover a range from big band swing to west coast blues to Latin salsa, performed by some of the region’s most acclaimed bands. Nine TGIF concerts on consecutive Friday evenings begin June 25 and continue through August 20, presented by the city’s Cultural Arts Office and produced by On the Other Side Productions, Inc. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.
For the complete line-up and more infor follow the jump. . .
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by The Editors on May 26, 2010
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Legoland California only presented their water park plans to the City of Carlsbad in September 2009 saying it would be open by summer and it appears that they’ve stayed right on track. Starting Friday, May 28, 2010 the world’s first Legoland Water Park will be open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM each day (click here for full schedule).
Guests will explore eight areas of the 5.5 acre water wonderland including Orange Rush, a family tube slide where up to four people can ride together down a 312-foot long curving track on an 11-foot in diameter half pipe; Twin Chasers, two side-by-side enclosed red tube slides that stretch nearly 130 feet, Splash Out, an open body slide that invites guests to slide 240 feet and “splash out” into the water below; Joker Soaker, a fun interactive platform in the wade pool where kids can aim water cannons at each other as a LEGO jester model tells jokes and pours 350 gallons of water down upon them; a one-of-a-kind concept, Build-A-Raft River, where kids customize their own raft made of soft LEGO bricks before floating down a lazy river; Kid Creek, a lazy river built with younger kids in mind and DUPLO® Splash Safari, a water play area designed especially for toddlers with three small slides and interactive DUPLO creatures including an alligator, polar bear and an elephant.
But how much does it cost? Glad you asked. It’s only $77 for adults and $67 for kids 3 – 12. Huh? That’s right – the only way to visit the water park is to visit Legoland and pay extra for the slides. For locals with a season pass ($159 for adults, $129 for kids) it’s free. . . kinda.
[Link: Legoland Water Park]
by The Editors on May 22, 2010
A man walking home from the BJ’s Restaurant on Paseo del Norte was punched and robbed of his wallet Friday morning May 21, 2010 around 1 AM, according to a story in the North County Times.
. . . two men got out of a silver or gray Ford SUV and approached him near the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and Paseo Del Norte, according to police. They said one of the men hit the victim in the face and took his wallet. . . The men were described as about 20 years old, approximately 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and Latino, police said.
We’re glad the man wasn’t hurt more seriously.
[Link: North County Times]
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