by The Editors on January 7, 2009
Carlsbadistan’s City Council voted unanimously (with Mayor Lewis abstaining) to approve upgrade plans at The Army and Navy Academy last night, according to a story in the North County Times.
Now that the city has approved school officials’ plans to revamp the campus, they need to raise money to pay for the work, the school’s president —- retired Brig. Gen. Steve Bliss —- said. As money comes in, they will need to go back to the city for individual building permits for various structures.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on January 6, 2009
We received reports today that the Carlsbadistan-based action sports footwear and clothing company Reef dropped the axe on 42 employees as the savage retail economy continues to take its toll. Reef is one of 25 brands owned by VF Corp. Some of the company’s other brands include Vans, The North Face, 7 For All Mankind, Eastpack, Jansport, Wrangler, and Eagle Creek.
In a late December 2008 interview with TransWorld Business VF Corp’s President Americas Coalition Dave Gatto said:
We all know there can be a huge up-swing when the market recovers; it’s just a matter of adjusting the business responsibly to survive the lulls and hopefully emerge a stronger, more efficient brand.
Looks like Mr. Gatto just “adjusted” the Reef business to survive this lull. Hopefully, that was enough.
by The Editors on January 6, 2009
Putting a group home for mentally disabled men in the middle of Carlsbadistan’s Stepford Bressi Ranch doesn’t seem like the best idea we’ve heard in a while. But that didn’t stop TERI, Inc. of Oceanside (a non-profit that works with mentally disabled children and adults) from buying a $1 million home at 6205 Alverton Drive, according to a story in the North County Times.
Here’s how ZIllow.com describes the house:
Charming cottage style single story Canterbury model highly upgraded both inside and out. Resort style yard with salt water pool and spa, play area for children, plus additional side yard. Built In BBQ and dining area.”
We would never suggest that six mentally disabled men don’t deserve a salt water pool, hot tub, and a built-in BBQ in their resort-style back yard, nor that anyone would notice six more mentally disabled men in Bressi Ranch. It just seems that TERI, Inc.’s could have done much more for their program if they’d been more efficient with their million dollars rather than spending it on an overpriced four-bedroom track home in one of Southern California’s premiere planned communities.
Then again, maybe TERI, Inc. is trying to make a point and what better place make it than in Bressi Ranch.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on January 5, 2009
There is nothing worse that getting lost on the golf course. And now, Callaway has the solution for when it happens. According to a story in San Diego Business Journal Callaway has just purchased Carlsbadistan-based UPlay for an undisclosed sum.
UPlay makes a consumer electronic device that uses GPS technology as well as aerial and satellite photography to give golfers a bird’s-eye view of the course they are playing. The device also provides distance information. The deal closed Dec. 31. Callaway said it would not materially affect 2009 financial results.
We’d like to say we invented this technology 12 years ago over drinks in Newport Beach, but obviously, we did nothing with the idea.
[Link: San Diego Business Journal]
by The Editors on January 4, 2009
Carlsbadistan’s 99-year-old Army and Navy Academy is hoping to make some major renovations if they can get their plans approved by the city of Carlsbad, according to a Barbara Henry story in the North County Times.
Officials with the private military high school want to tear down a number of aging buildings, give some other structures a face lift and add new dormitories, classrooms and sports facilities. Also planned is a pedestrian bridge across Carlsbad Boulevard, linking the main campus buildings with the sports fields.
Hurry up and get this approved. We’re tired of nearly getting hit every time we try to cross Coast Highway in front of the ANA campus.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on January 4, 2009
by The Editors on January 2, 2009
The older we get the less bummed we are by news like this story about Warren Mingus, 88, and his wife from the San Diego Union-Tribune.
An elderly couple were found shot dead in their La Costa home Thursday in what appears to the county’s second murder-suicide case reported on the first day of 2009. . . . When police entered the house on Cannas Court, a short street less than half a mile from the intersection of Aviara Parkway and El Camino Real, just before 5 p.m., they found the bodies of an 88-year-old man and a 90-year-old woman, who had apparently died from bullet wounds, Carlsbad police said. . . An acquaintance of the pair told officers they were both in failing health and were suffering from numerous medical issues.
We just hope this is something they planned together. Our thoughts are with their families.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune and North County Times]
by The Editors on January 1, 2009
We just learned that the Carlsbadistan Police department has its own Gypsy hunter. According to a story in the North County Times Detective Patricia Parra (not pictured right) is looking into “eight reports of home and car repair scams from elderly victims since October.”
Parra, who specializes in fraud and crimes against the elderly, became aware of scams associated with ethnic Gypsies several years ago and says she has been expanding her expertise ever since, . . . She is quick to say that individuals should not stereotype or hold prejudices. . . . But she said she has found, through her investigations and arrests, that most home and auto repair scams that follow a specific pattern have been committed by people who consider themselves ethnic Gypsies.
Do not steal our tears, gypsy.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on January 1, 2009
Happy New Year Carslbadistan! As we rock forward into 2009, let’s take a moment to look back at 2008 and the most popular stories according to you the Carslbadistan readers.
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by The Editors on January 1, 2009
Legoland is kicking off the new year with a new General Manager.
The Resort today announced that long-time President and General Manager, John Jakobsen has left California to focus on the development of new LEGOLAND Parks and other corporate projects. Peter Ronchetti (pictured right) who has been the General Manager of Thorpe Park (one of the largest parks within the Merlin Entertainments Group) for more than six years, will step in as General Manager as of today.
Ronchetti is more well-know in the skate world as 15-year-old vert skater Paul-Luc Ronchetti’s dad. The younger Ronchetti won the UK National Skateboard Championship in Vert last September.
Wonder whose career is guiding this family re-location? Follow the link for all the details.
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