by The Editors on January 18, 2010
North County Times writer Sarah Gordon reported yesterday that Carlsbadistan could have a new police chief real soon.
Spokeswoman Kristina Ray said 113 people applied for the job, some from within the department, but she said she could not disclose any details about the final field. . . A consultant hired by the city to conduct the search, Dave Morgan, a retired city manager from Anaheim, interviewed 20 candidates by phone in November. . . On Dec. 18, seven of those applicants were interviewed at the Carlsbad Safety Center by a panel of city and regional leaders, Ray said.
We can only hope for the best.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on January 18, 2010
It appears that brand collaborations aren’t just for sneakers makers and hip-hop artitst. The Carlsbadistan-based “snack food innovator” Mellace Family Brands has just announced a line of Cinnabon branded roasted nuts according to a press release.
The initial launch includes four flavors: Cinnabon Cinnamon Almonds, Cinnabon Cinnamon Cashews, Cinnabon Cinnamon Pecans, and Cinnabon Cinnamon Mixed Nuts, all available in both a film pouch (3-4oz) and stand-up pouch (7 – 10 oz). . . “These snacks are very distinctive and appealing,” said Mike Mellace, chief executive officer, Mellace Family Brands. “Mellace’s key to success is the quality of the ingredients and the special care we take in preparation of the final product. The ingredients for our Cinnabon line have been carefully selected and harvested from around the world, put through our unique roasting process with no oils or preservatives, and then swirled with Cinnabon’s signature Makara cinnamon. Makara is the finest cinnamon from the mountains of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Taste tests have shown that these nuts are as delicious as they sound.”
Who doesn’t like cinnamon roasted nuts? For more info follow the jump.
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by The Editors on January 18, 2010
Legoland, California‘s parent Merlin Entertainments has announced the purchase Florida’s oldest theme park Cypress Gardens, according to a story in the Miami Herald.
A spokeswoman for the buyer, British amusements operator Merlin Entertainments Group, said Friday the purchase includes the current Cypress Gardens theme park, the Splash Island water park and the adjacent botanical gardens. . . The sale closed Jan. 7. The price was not disclosed. . . Merlin is the second busiest amusement company in the world. Its holdings include Legoland theme parks, Madame Tussaud’s wax museums and the London Eye.
Maybe with all the Legoland expansion lately we’ll get a Cypress Gardens in the Carlsbadistan lagoon? We’d love to see some old fashioned waterski shows while we drive by.
[Link: Miami Herald]
by The Editors on January 18, 2010
A boat that was very likely headed for Ponto Landing with 24 illegal immigrants onboard tipped over in the surf at Torrey Pines State Beach early in the morning on Saturday, January 16, 2010, killing one man, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Sixteen passengers were rescued Saturday from the 58-degree water or found along the shoreline. The search continued until sundown for the remaining people believed to have fled. . . .“This is our worst nightmare,” said Lauren Mack, spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We’ve been warning about this dangerous activity, and unfortunately now we have our first fatality.”
While one man died it is believed that six or seven of the illegals escaped into freedom in the land of opportunity.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on January 14, 2010
On Monday January 18, 2010 Carlsbadistan’s Xtreme Yogurt will be giving away free yogurt at their Bressi Ranch location (2659 Gateway Rd., Suite D107) from 2 PM till 6 PM as a way of thanking the community for their support in Xtreme’s work with the Toys For Tots Foundation.
Xtreme Frozen Yogurt (XFY) challenged the community to raise 150 toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. To celebrate exceeding the goal and thank the community for stepping up to give back, XFY is throwing a mega-bash topped with free frozen yogurt. In addition to frozen yogurt with a multitude of toppings, there will be music and appearances by professional extreme athletes – including X Games champion skateboarder Bucky Lasek and MMA fighter Corey Grant.
There really is no better price than free.
[Link: Xtreme Yogurt]
by The Editors on January 14, 2010
Last night around 8 PM (January 13, 2010) two men used a small handgun to rob the Carlsbad Discount Store in the Albertson’s Shopping Center at 1005 Carlsbad Village Dr, according to a story on 10News.com.
The men entered Carlsbad Discount Store at 1005 Carlsbad Village Drive shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday and walked around for a few minutes before exiting, according to the Carlsbad Police Department. . . They re-entered a few minutes later, approached a clerk, drew black semi-automatic handguns, demanded money and put it in a bag from the store, police said. Police described one of the gunman as black, about 25, 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds. The other was white, about 25, 5 feet 8 inches and 180 pounds, with a shaved head, tattoos on his neck and severe acne.
[Link: 10News.com]
by The Editors on January 13, 2010
The Carlsbadistan City Council took a step in the right direction by voting not to add any amendments to the No Skateboarding laws that would include inlines and “similar forms of transportation,” according to a Randy Kalp story in The Coast News.
Jim Young, a 20-year resident of Carlsbad, told the council inline skating in the city is part of his lifestyle. The 51-year-old said restrictions on any type of skating or anyone outside exercising seem to be punishing people for getting outdoors and trying to take care of their health during a time when obesity is a national issue. . . “I feel a little disheartened that somebody from Oceanside comes to my city and tells me that I can’t take care of my health,” he added.
We agree. Next step for the council is to repeal the “no skateboarding” laws.
[Link: The Coast News]
by The Editors on January 12, 2010
A tree that fell onto two southbound lanes of Interstate 5 yesterday (January 11, 2010) closed the Tamarack offramp and caused traffic to back up well into Oceanside, according to story on San Diego 6.
The California Highway Patrol reports the tree is blocked two right lanes of the freeway and the off ramp to Tamarack. . . The 50-foot tree was split in half and had to be cut up before the lanes could reopen.
It took workers until approximately 3:30 PM to get the tree out of the way and the lanes opened back to free-flowing traffic.
The Tamarack/I-5 zone certainly seems to get more than its share of traffic action, doesn’t it?
[Link: San Diego 6]
by The Editors on January 11, 2010
The Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs apparently played a large part in Gregorio’s Restaurant owner Greg Nelson’s life and because of that he has decided to donate the entire 2010 profits from the restaurant to the clubs, according to a post on the Gregorio’s Restaurant website.
People can’t always write checks, but we all need to eat,” Greg states simply. “Everyone does restaurant nights for charity; I took that idea and expanded it. . . .the Boys & Girls Club provided a place for my brother and me every day after school,” said Greg Nelson. “It’s critical the Club is able to continue offering the growing number of youth in our community a safe place that helps them grow into productive, responsible and caring results. I hope everyone will come to Gregorio’s for a delicious meal, and support this important project at the same time.”
Nelson hopes to raise $250,000 to help the club complete their new Bressi Ranch Clubhouse. Not a bad way to go. We hope Gregorio’s is extremely profitable this year, because the Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs can always use the money.
[Link: Gregorio’s Restaurant]
by The Editors on January 11, 2010
Pete Biltchik, a resident of Oceanside who claims to regularly walk the Carlsbadistan Seawall, has asked the City of Carlsbadistan to amend all the skateboard restrictions to include Rollerblades as well, according to a Barbara Henry story in the North County Times.
City officials are proposing to amend the city’s existing skateboarding restrictions to add Rollerblades, roller skates and “other similar forms of transportation.” The proposed amendment is tentatively scheduled to go before the City Council for a final vote next week.
Guess the only way to legally get around in Carlsbadistan will be in gas-guzzling, pollution spewing cars. What kind of message is the City Council trying to send?
[Link: North County Times]
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