by The Editors on March 17, 2009
In a story on an increase in Southern California shark sightings, The Los Angeles Times has an unconfirmed report that a Carlsbadistan surfer was “rushed by a shark” last weekend. That, coupled with the blob of “marine life” that washed up on Cherry St. sunday night, is making us wonder a little.
This is the season for increased shark sightings off Southern California. More people are venturing into the ocean and juvenile white sharks — before they become great white sharks — utilize local waters as a nursery area during the spring.
If you have any info on this Carlsbadistan report is urged to send us an email.
[Link: LA Times]
by The Editors on March 16, 2009
Claiming that the Carlsbad Unified School District has made mistakes in its traffic plans for the new high school, the City of Carlsbad has teamed up with developer Bentley-Wing Properties, the Rancho Carlsbad HOA, and Preserve Calavera to sue the school district, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
In a press release sent out by the City on March 13, 2009 the City said:
To preserve its legal rights, the City of Carlsbad today filed a lawsuit regarding traffic impacts of a proposed new high school at the corner of Cannon Road and College Boulevard. Although city and Carlsbad Unified School District officials are working cooperatively to address the project’s impacts, not all of the issues will be resolved before the statute of limitations runs March 16 on the project’s Environmental Impact Report.
If the City, a developer, and a mobile home park HOA agree on anything, we’re pretty sure we’re against it just on priciple.
For the full press release follow the jump.
[Link: San Deigo Union-Tribune]
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by The Editors on March 15, 2009
Tonight after 6 PM a mass of some sort washed up on the beach near Cherry Street in the heart Carlsbadistan. We first got reports that it might be a drowning, then others said it was a torso. Five Carlsbad Police cars, two State Parks trucks, yellow tape, a tent, and a medical examiner later, it turned to be something else. Thankfully.
According to the Carlsbad Police department it was most likely a seal. “At first we thought it might have been a body, but after it was examined by experts it turned out to be some form of marine life most likely a seal.”
We’re glad it was not a body, but we still have one question: we’re there bite marks on it?
by The Editors on March 11, 2009
The driver of a brown Toyota Corolla with a male and female as passengers took Carlsbad Police on a chase through Barrio Carlsbad this afternoon just after 2 PM (March 11, 2009). The chase ended in the 3300 block of Madison St. when the Corolla collided head-on with a Carlsbad Police car. As a result of the crash one neighbor’s red Ford Ranger truck ended up on its in his front yard.
“The police car crashed into the car they were chasing,” said one neighbor. “I didn’t even hear any sirens or anything then a guy came running through my neighbors yard and right through mine. The police drew their guns on him and he laid down saying something about being on parole. .”
The driver was taken away by police, the male passenger who had outstanding warrants was taken in for processing, and the female was being held at the scene.
Here’s what San Diego 6 had to say about the accident. Or the San Diego Union Tribune.
by The Editors on March 11, 2009
Last night, the Carlsbad City Council unanimous voted to allow Legoland to “change a planning document that guides development of the region” giving the company permission to proceed with plans to build a 250-room hotel, with a 14,383-square-foot restaurant, and a 11,051-square-foot retail space.
For good measure Councilman Mark Packer even tossed in the idea of changing the name of Cannon Road in a way that would “better publicize” the park, according to a story in the North County Times.
The park’s recently appointed general manager, Peter Ronchetti, told the council that he has no doubt the place will eventually be a success. “We are highly confident that a Lego hotel will be very popular among our visitors,” he said. . . Plans call for the hotel to have themed rooms that celebrate specific park rides and attractions, so visitors will be “immersed in Legoland around the clock,” Ronchetti said.
Right. It’s like Legoland visitors won’t ever have to leave the property. Interestingly, back in the mid 90s when Legoland was courting the City of Carlsbad the company promoted the idea that the park would bring money to Carlsbadistan via park visitors. These visitors, they said, would need to eat somewhere, sleep somewhere, and shop somewhere and that somewhere would be Carlsbad. Now, it appears that Merlin Entertainment, the park’s owners, would rather keep all those visitor dollars to themselves with their own hotel, shops, and restaurants.
And, come to think of it, if changing Cannon Road’s name to Legoland Drive is good, wouldn’t changing the city of Carlsbad’s name to Legoland, California be great? The logos are already done. . .
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on March 10, 2009
It’s hard to believe, but The Flower Fields are now open for their spring 2009 run. Carlsbadistan’s claim to I-5 roadside fame opened on March 1 and will remain open each day from 9 AM to 6 PM until May 10, 2009.
Take yourself out of the ordinary and spend a few hours in one of nature’s wonders – our Fields of Dreams, our Fields of Color. A place where kids can run and adults can linger – 50 acres of extraordinary color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a special nursery, garden, and gift shop by Armstrong Garden Centers, and festivals throughout the season.
Tickets are $10.00 for Adults, $9.00 for Seniors 60+, $5.00 for Children 3 – 10, Children 2 and under are free.
[Link: The Flower Fields]
by The Editors on March 7, 2009
The Carlsbadistan Fire Department stopped by the corner of Roosevelt Ave. and Oak St. at 5:00 PM today after reports of gasoline leaking from a parked car across Oak St. from the Carlsbadistan Boys & Girls Club. “It was just a little gasoline spill that we helped clean up,” said one of the firemen.
by The Editors on March 5, 2009
Carlsbadistan resident Barbara Henkel was sitting in her car sipping coffee with a friend at about 10:15 PM on February 3, 2009 when she saw something strange moving through the Chevy’s Restaurant parking lot in Del Mar, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Walking toward us was this seal. It was just a surreal moment,” she said. She called 911 while her friend followed the sea lion to prevent him from getting hit by a car. At one point, the yearling scurried and hid under a patrol car. Police said he appeared to have minor injuries and was trembling. . . .“We couldn’t get our heads around how he possibly traveled that far,” Henkel said.
This was the second time the pup had made a run for it. Last month he was picked up in Solana Beach, according to the paper. He is apparently back at SeaWorld for his second rehab. Come to think of it, maybe he just wants to be a performer in one of their dancing animal shows.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on February 23, 2009
Police arrested a 20-year-old man Sunday February 22, 2008 at 9:25 AM in on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the 18-year-old man who was shot in the head early Saturday morning, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Police made an arrest in the case Sunday around 9:25 p.m. during a traffic stop on southbound Intestate 5 near Cannon Road after witnesses identified the shooter, Williams said. . . . He is being held without bail in Vista jail. He also is facing charges of assault with a firearm, participating in a street gang and violating probation, police said.
Carlsbad Police, getting it done.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on February 22, 2009
Amber Dubois didn’t come home on February 13, 2009. The 14-year-old girl was last seen at 6:15 AM near Escondido High. These posters were placed near the beach in Carlsbad. Anyone with information should contact Police or her Parents at 760 803-5073 or 619 889-6857.
[Link: North County Times]
In a story on an increase in Southern California shark sightings, The Los Angeles Times has an unconfirmed report that a Carlsbadistan surfer was “rushed by a shark” last weekend. That, coupled with the blob of “marine life” that washed up on Cherry St. sunday night, is making us wonder a little.
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