by The Editors on July 7, 2007
According to the North County Times workers are still busy cleaning up after the twin engine plane crashed into The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course.
Repairmen with San Diego Gas & Electric Co. have completed rebuilding the transmission tower damaged in the 6 a.m. crash just west of McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. On Friday, working high above the golf course, they strung high-tension cables between the repaired towers. They are expected to finish by Sunday, said SDG&E spokeswoman Rachael Laing.
Killed in the crash was George Swink, 57, of Escondido and another man who has not yet been identified. A National Transportation Safety Board report on the crash is due out today.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on July 7, 2007
The California Coastal Commission has been on their game lately with Poseidon Resources, the company that wants to put a $300 million desalination plant in on the lagoon near the Encina Power Plant. For the fourth time this year they have rejected the plan saying it is sill “incomplete.”
Commission staff scientist Tom Luster rejected Poseidon’s latest application Tuesday, citing several topics on which he needed more information. Among those were alternative water-intake methods, environmental mitigation measures and the project’s financial feasibility.
While we like the idea of stealing less water from Northern California, it just seems like there must be better places for this than the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. (Click here for all of Carlsbadistan’s desalination plant coverage.)
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on July 7, 2007
Former Disney CEO Micheal Eisner currently “finds himself the unwitting star of the second installment of his own worst nightmare,” according to Businessweek. This time it all hinges on his bid to take over bubblegum maker Topps, a business that the Carlsbad-based trading card company Upper Deck would very much like to own.
After initially resisting the overture from Upper Deck, the Topps board will announce on Monday, July 9, whether it intends to entertain Upper Deck’s offer. That would likely send Eisner to the showers, according to those with knowledge of the media mogul, who say he is unlikely to increase his $9.75-per-share offer.
I guess we’ll see on Monday.
[Link: Businessweek and Chicago Tribune]
by The Editors on July 6, 2007
Seems everywhere we look lately we’re stumbling into stories about the La Costa Resort & Spa. The golf course has a new “Legends Trail,” the Acura Classic is leaving, a reporter may have impersonated the mayor of Chicago, a pond cleaner dies, and now LA Times writer Valli Herman says that the resort has a lot to offer, but you have to find it yourself.
. . . during my late June visit to the iconic Carlsbad complex, I found that even if you’re paying $350 a night ($409 with taxes and fees), the world demands a measure of self-reliance before those proverbial doors open or wet towels vanish and newspapers appear. . . .Instead of the anticipation of their needs, guests need to make their needs clear by phoning housekeeping. . .
Ouch. What’s that they say about there being no such thing as bad PR?
[Link: LA Times]
by The Editors on July 6, 2007
We’ve already mentioned that Tamarack Beach (all the way north to Pine Street) will be closed Sunday July 8 due to the Carlsbad Triathlon, but now the North County Times presents a more level, fact-filled version of the story. It even features quotes from people involved.
Amateur competitors from as far away as Hawaii, New York and Mexico City are registered to participate in the event, which includes a 1-kilometer ocean swim, a 25k bike race and a 5k footrace along the Carlsbad coastline, said Carlsbad recreation supervisor Rachel Shay. “Carlsbad is a city geared to (a triathlon) with the ocean and the scenic seawall,” Shay said, “And with the sprint nature of this race, anyone can compete and succeed.”
Now that’s what we call reporting. Click the link for all the details.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on July 6, 2007
Known as “The First Class Sultry Lady of Blues” Ruby has shared the stage with all the greats including Etta James, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, as well as the San Diego Symphony. But this Friday evening from 6-8 PM Ruby is bringing her sultry jazz and blues vocal stylings to Carlsbad’s TGIF Jazz in the Parks at Stagecoach Park.
We just thought you’d like to know. What else do you have going on this weekend (aside from smuggling in fireworks for Carlsbad’s annual Rogue Fireworks Display at Maple Street).
[Link: Carlsbadca.gov]
by The Editors on July 5, 2007
At approximately 2:30 PM July 5, 2007 a City of Carlsbad vehicle was involved in a collision with a white motorcycle at the intersection of Jefferson and Tamarack Blvd. The truck appears to have been traveling south on Jefferson when it came in contact with the motorcycle. The rider was strapped to a backboard and transported by emergency medical personnel.
We will have more details as we get them.
by The Editors on July 5, 2007
On June 26, 2007 we linked to a story on a Chinese automobile tire recall that listed K&D Tire Wholesalers LLC, of Carlsbad as one of seven tire distributors involved with potentially dangerous tires being sold by Union, New Jersey-based Foreign Tire Sales Inc.
Now, according to ModernTireDealer.com we find that K&D was not involved and has not sold any of the Chinese tires.
K&D Tire Wholesalers has not sold any of the Chinese-made light truck tires currently under scrutiny, says company CEO Dan Marsh. . . Marsh told moderntiredealer.com that his company “never purchased any of the tires involved. We get offers on Chinese tires all day long, but I don’t recall offering these.”
We’re just putting the record straight.
[Link: Modern Tire Dealer]
by The Editors on July 5, 2007
Can you say FREE MOVIES? During the month of July the Carlsbad City Library will be presenting its Wednesday night Carlsbad Film Series. The films celebrate Children’s Summer Reading Program 2007 with the mystery theme “Get a Clue @ Your Library.” The movies (The Great Mouse Detective, Get A Clue, and Spy Kids) will screen in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at Carlsbad City Library at 1775 Dove Lane. For additional info, please call (760)602-2047.
For the complete schedule and more info on the flims, click the continue reading link below.
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by The Editors on July 5, 2007
Carlsbad’s Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced today that it has closed the sale of its Royal Robbins division to Kellwood Company (owner of Calvin Klein, Nautica, Phat Farm, Sierra Designs and many more) for approximately $40 million in cash.
The successful sale of our Royal Robins division marks an important inflection point in the development of our company. The proceeds from the transaction will allow us to pay down a significant portion of our long-term debt and provide us with a capital base to aggressively pursue our immediate growth initiatives.
Now Phoenix is only $13.7 million in debt. Wonder what they will sell to cover the rest?
[Link: Phoenix Footwear]
According to the North County Times workers are still busy cleaning up after the twin engine plane crashed into The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. 
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