by The Editors on July 27, 2008
It was pretty much game over for Carlsbad surfers in the round of 48 at the US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach this week. Taylor Knox? Out in the round of 48. Julia De La Rosa Toro? Same thing.
And while we saw Kyla Langen destroying Cherry Street in the days before the US Open began, neither she nor Lauren Sweeney made it past the round of 48.
There is one last hope, according to the San Diego Union Tribune: Taylor Jensen is in the longboard championships and will be surfing at 2:35 PM today.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on July 26, 2008
The driver of a limo-van who had just dropped people off at Legoland and the Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall Friday night July 25, 2008 was bound and robbed at gun-point by a black man 20-30 years old, medium build 5 feet 8 inches tall, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The driver had dropped other customers from Los Angeles at LegoLand before going to the outlet mall. As he waited, a man walked up to him, pointed a pistol at him and ordered him into the back of the van, Sgt Keith Blackburn said. . . . The gunman bound the victim’s ankles and wrists with plastic zip-ties. He took the victim’s bank teller machine card, ordered him to reveal his secret code, and drove him to several banks over the next hour.
The limo driver was dropped back off at the outlet mall where a passerby was able to free him from his Zip ties. No one was hurt and it wasn’t clear how much money the robber got. That sort of thing is not supposed to happen here. Seriously.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on July 25, 2008
The July 25, 2008 Jazz In The Park was cancelled today by the San Diego County Department of Health after a dead bird found in the park tested positive for West Nile Virus. “This is the 122nd bird found with WNV this year in San Diego County. The concert cancellation is purely precautionary. Poinsettia Park remains open to the public.”
“With such short notice of this situation and because the concert occurs at a time when mosquitoes are most prevalent in the park, we felt it was in the best interest of the community to cancel tonight’s concert. This gives the City—and the public—adequate time to take appropriate precautions for the remaining 2008 TGIF concerts,” said Jazz in the Parks Project Manager Peter Gordon.
Bummer. Thanks to all the Carlsbadistan New Tippers who sent this in.
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by The Editors on July 25, 2008
Salon 580 in the Carlsbadistan Village is hosting an art show and reception for Courtney Barnett tomorrow night July 26, 2008 from 6-10 PM. The show runs through August 17.
[Link: Carlsbadcrawl.com]
by The Editors on July 25, 2008
The corner of Roosevelt Street and Oak Avenue in Carlsbadistan’s downtown is getting an upgrade, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The proposed building, on the northwest corner of Roosevelt Street and Oak Avenue, is planned to have 2,400 square feet of shops on the ground floor and six condominiums on the upper two stories. . . . The property is one block south of Carlsbad Village Drive, the city’s downtown commercial artery. It is occupied by a business and four one-story residences, which will be torn down to make way for the new project.
Let’s hope they look good. You never know when the City Council approves of it.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on July 25, 2008
Carlsbadistan’s middleweight boxer Danny Perez won a decision last night in his first fight in more than two years, according to a story in the The Sweet Science.
Nice combinations in the third round by Perez as a toe to toe battle ensued. Stanisavljevic landed a couple shots but took many more in return as his face was bloodied. The fourth and the fifth came and both men waged war. Perez’s 37 year old opponent fought on as Perez constantly peppered his body and face. By the sixth and final round Perez had completely dominated Stanisavljevic, who’s slower and less talented than Perez but still put up a good fight.
We knew there were a lot of fighters in Carlsbadistan, but we didn’t know there were any boxers.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on July 24, 2008
We’re not even going to pretend we understand anything about the convoluted world of kids soccer nor it’s organizations. That said, apparently:
The Carlsbad Lightning BU-8 Red team, led by coach Bob Barbosa, prevailed over a tough Del Mar Sharks team, 4-1, to grab their first championship of the season at the Carlsbad Cup. . . .Multiple goals were scored in the tournament by Christian Kampfl, Ryan Anderson, Cole Miller, Jet Trask and Ryan Ashby. Outstanding defensive play was provided by Bennet Chergosky, Juan Ibanez and Ethan Cohen. Star goalies included Cooper Ward and Logan Schmitt.
This of course follows the Carlsbad Lightning GU-12 Black Championship win on Monday. Two questions: how many “championships” are there in a season? And, do these kids get a blue ribbon and a trophy each and every time they kick the ball?
[Link: XK San Diego.com]
by The Editors on July 24, 2008
We were so excited about our favorite Carlsbad-based life sciences company the last time we mentioned Invitrogen that we bought a couple shares. Lucky us, because yesterday they announced that second quarter profits were up 30 percent
The Carlsbad, California-based company posted net income of $53.2 million, or 55 cents per share, compared with a profit of $40.9 million, or 31 cents per share, a year earlier. . . The results topped analyst expectations by a whopping 11 cents, according to Reuters Estimates, and Invitrogen shares jumped nearly 5 percent in premarket trading.
Knowing nothing about the life sciences business or the stock market in general, we’re feeling pretty good about Invitrogen’s future as well. Not that it matters.
[Link: Forbes.com]
by The Editors on July 24, 2008
Action sports retailer Active Ride Shop will be at the Carlsbad skatepark on 2560 Orion Way on July 29th, from 8-9 PM for their “Power Hour” skateboard contest.
This is a winner take all prize pack on the line, featuring all of the latest Active label goodies. We’ll be looking for the most rippingest person, who can get down throughout the whole park for one solid hour! No sign ups necessary and all are welcomed.
Chick Fil A will be providing “free delicious chicken sandwiches” as well.
[Link: Active Ride Shop]
by The Editors on July 23, 2008
This is getting to the point of absurdity. Last night the Carlsbad City Council voted to stall the proposed $50 million Alga Norte Park, Aquatic Center and Skateboard Park and not put it out to bid because as the Mayor said we’re having hard economic times, according to the San Diego Union Tribune.
Mayor Bud Lewis recalled when his family lost its home when he was a youngster during the Great Depression, and said it was not good for the city to spend millions on a project during hard economic times.
Council voted to reconsidered the park in October. What they failed to mention is that this means Carlsbad will be without a skateboard park for even longer now as the Orion park will be destroyed so the city can build a police and fire training facility.
Note to Mayor Lewis: when economic times are hard it’s all the more important that kids and families have local, free recreational options. Not less.
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