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 12, 2009
Something about Thai food invades our psyche and makes us crave Panang Curry and Tom Kah Gai soup to no end. After returning to Carlsbadistan from living in the northwest (just blocks from the best Thai food we’ve ever tasted) our search for something to fill the void was on.
This wasn’t a rational search—no. It was a coconut milk, peanut sauce, phad thai, spring rolled filled one that took us all over San Diego county. Recommendations from friends had us hitting places in the Gaslamp, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Oceanside, and beyond. When the gastronomic adventure was over, we were relieved to discover that the best Thai food in San Diego County lay right here at home: Lotus Thai Bistro.
Follow the jump for the rest of the story.
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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
KemperSports that golf management firm that runs The Crossings At Carlsbad has announced that they’ve hired a new sales and marketing director. His name is Rory Taylor and his job will be “steering all sales and marketing initiatives for the golf course.”
Taylor, a native of Encinitas, Calif., brings several years of industry experience to his new position. He is a 2007 graduate of Utah Valley University and most recently oversaw sales and marketing operations at The Links at Sleepy Ridge in Orem, Utah, where he was responsible for increasing tournament and outings rounds by more than 40 percent and implementing innovative marketing strategies including redesigned collateral and signage.
If he can do the same at The Crossings he’ll be a hero.
[Link: World Golf]
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 10, 2009
Yesterday, March 9, 2009, Carlsbad Unified School District officials joined together with McCarthy Building Companies to official celebrate the beginning of Carlsbad High School’s $86 million renovation, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The project, funded by Proposition P, a $198 million bond measure that district voters approved in 2006, will feature a new 3,900-seat stadium and 11 new buildings – including space for the performing arts, vocational education and a new food service facility. . . The $13.6 million stadium is scheduled to be completed in spring 2010, and the rest of the work should be completed by fall 2011.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on March 10, 2009
Carlsbadistan’s Ryan Griffith, 23, and friend Denis Mikhailenko, 24, aren’t letting the Mexico drug wars keep them from a nice night out in Baja Mexico, according to a story in the LA Times. They know exactly what they’re going south for, too.
“Food, clubs, girls, cheap liquor,” says Mikhailenko. “You can live like a king for way cheaper than you ever could in a place like San Diego. And you feel wanted here.” . . . After perhaps a dozen visits over the last two years, Mikhailenko says he and Griffith figure they’re safe as long as they treat everyone with respect, break no laws and don’t go down any unfamiliar streets. And the rest of their Friday evening?” Depends on where the night leads us,” says Mikhailenko, heading out to the street.
Turns out they drove down to Ensenada, got some food and “finished the night at a strip club.” Nice.
[Link: LA Times]
by The Editors on March 9, 2009
Carlsbadistan orthodontics products manufacturer Ortho Organizers was just purchased by Henry Schein Inc. of Melville, New York.
Henry Schein, one of the world’s largest medical and dental equipment suppliers, said that it has acquired Ortho Organizers of Carlsbad, Calif., whose sales last year were about $30 million. The company has about 200 employees, and its products are sold in the United States and overseas. . . . Henry Schein said that the acquisition is expected to add to financial results in 2009. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
One more Carlsbadistan business that we’ve never heard of before. Congrats on the sale.
[Link: Newsday.com]
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