by The Editors on February 14, 2008
In the Hurley Walk The Walk high school fashion competition, La Costa Canyon rocked it out to the sounds of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” but it wasn’t enough to hold off Lincoln High School.
La Costa Canyon High’s team amplified the energy even more by playing Michael Jackson’s Eighties hit “Thriller” and emerging through a runway entrance decorated with the phrase: “Coming Alive. . . But Lincoln High had the crowd buzzing loudest.”
Nice work, LCC. You made Carlsbadistan’s fashionistas proud.
[Link: Women’s Wear Daily]
by The Editors on February 14, 2008
We had our doubts about the Oceanside School District, but never imagined anything like this. A man named John Corcoran apparently taught high school in Oceanside for 17 years without being able to read or write. This explains more than we’d like to admit. This report from ABC 30 in Fresno, California tells Cocoran’s story and how he finally learned to read with the help of a tutor at the Carlsbad Library.
After a year he was reading and writing at a sixth grade level. Now Corcoran has become a literacy advocate with his own foundation. In fact, he was even appointed to the National Institute for Literacy by President George Bush (which figures). Corcoran says, “We need to teach our kids to read and write.”
Yes, Mr. Corcoran. That’s probably a good idea.
[Link: ABC 30 and Buzzle.com]
by The Editors on February 13, 2008
From the North County Times:
The City Council agreed Tuesday to set aside $24.5 million for a long-discussed firefighter and police training center. . . . In its 4-1 vote, the council also hired a project architect to draft the final plans for the facility, which would go on land within Carlsbad’s public safety center complex on Orion Way.
At least it’s not another golf course.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on February 13, 2008
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]
by The Editors on February 12, 2008
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]
by The Editors on February 12, 2008
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]
by The Editors on February 12, 2008
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]
by The Editors on February 11, 2008
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]
by The Editors on February 10, 2008
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]
by The Editors on February 10, 2008
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]
In the Hurley Walk The Walk high school fashion competition, La Costa Canyon rocked it out to the sounds of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” but it wasn’t enough to hold off Lincoln High School.
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