An 85-year-old man drove full speed, head-on into a “traffic signal pole at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Poinsettia Lane” on February 12, 2008 at approximately 11 AM.
The car’s 85-year-old driver appeared to have only minor injuries but was only partially conscious, Toretto said. . . . The victim was flown to Scripps La Jolla Hospital by San Diego Copter 1.
[Link: North County Times]
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Our favorite Carlsbadistan biotech firm Invitrogen got a visit from the Governator yesterday as he rolled through Galeeforneea in support of the State’s biotech industry, according to a story in the North County Times.
Schwarzenegger pointed to Invitrogen and other biotech companies as a source of strength in California’s economy, and said he favored further investment in biotech. With California’s economy showing weakness, the governor said, industries like biotech deserve government support.
“The action is where you are. This is where the jobs are being created,” Schwarzenegger said.
Wonder if he visited any of his favorite Indian casinos while he was here?
[Link: North County Times and San Diego Union-Tribune]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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