by The Editors on October 4, 2007
According to the North County Times San Diego’s five congressional delegates have gotten together and sent a letter California Coastal Commission begging them to approve the Carlsbad Desalination Plant when they meet Nov. 15, 2007 on the project.
The letter states that the plant would enable the county to “pursue a water diversification strategy” to complement conservation and reclamation efforts. It was signed by Darrell Issa, R-Vista; Brian Bilbray, R-Solana Beach; Duncan Hunter, R-El Cajon; Bob Filner, D-San Diego; and Susan Davis, R-San Diego. . . It also suggests that the plant would reduce pressure on the state’s imported water system.
We would like the idea so much more if it wasn’t in our backyard. How about making it part of the Ponto Vision Plan?
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 4, 2007
A 16-year-old girl (who was not wearing a helmet) fell from her skateboard at about 3 PM October 3 “near the intersection of Buena Vista Way and Highland Drive,” according to the North County Times.
The girl hit her head and according to a witness, suffered a seizure, Capt. Skip Clark said. . . She didn’t remember (what happened), she was kind of confused,” and suffered injuries, he said. The girl was taken by medical helicopter to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla for treatment, Clark said.
Be careful out there. . . concrete and asphalt are really hard.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 3, 2007
We all know that Germany is famous for its beer, however, they also have some great wines. And that wine will be highlighted as The Wine Spot hosts their own version of Oktoberfest this weekend (October 5-7). Stop by Friday from 4-8 PM, Saturday from 1-8 PM and Sunday 1-5 PM for some great German wine (and beer) and some complimentary German fare. . . we’ve been meaning to check this out, so maybe this week we’ll stop by 2801 Roosevelt St. on our way to the Carlsbad Rotary’s Oktoberfest in Holiday Park.
[Link: The Wine Spot]
by The Editors on October 3, 2007
Carlsbad-based real estate developer Russell “Rusty” Grosse, who was “instrumental in creating the YMCA Aquatic Park in Carlsbad and who has hosted (with his wife Bebe) the annual Magical Evening fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center for 27 years is being inducted into the Oceanside High School Hall of Fame this year at a ceremony on October 20, 2007.
. . . a 1953 graduate and an inductee in business, [Grosse] practiced law in Oceanside before founding Foursquare Properties Inc., a company that has developed large housing, retail, industrial and office projects throughout the western United States, including several in Oceanside.
We’re usually not big fans of developers, however, Rusty is one of the most personable, kind, generous guys in the business and Carlsbadistan should be proud. . . even if Oceanside is giving him the award.
[Link: San Diego Union Tribune]
by The Editors on October 2, 2007
According to a post on Exportlawblog.com, the Carlsbad-based life sciences company Invitrogen has agreed to a settlement of $30,000 with the Bureau of Industry and Security for “three shipments and one attempted shipment of human leukocyte antigen tissue typing trays to Syria without a license.”
The shipments and attempted shipments had been made, and voluntarily disclosed, by Dynal Biotech, which Invitrogen acquired in 2005. The charging documents allege that these shipments and alleged shipments violate General Order No. 2 of Part 736 of the Export Administration Regulations which forbids exports of all items “except food and medicine” to Syria.
Exportlawblog.com goes on to say that by the letter of the law Dynal Biotech did nothing wrong, as tissue typing trays are clearly medical equipment that is included in the export exclusions. It was, however, cheaper to settle than to fight. . . and apparently much smarter from a business perspective.
[Link: Exportlawblog.com]
by The Editors on October 2, 2007
Police chased a BMW through Carlsbadistan last night at speeds up to 70 MPH until the driver (Patrick Jackson of Pauma Valley) hit a parked car on Juniper Avenue. And just as the driver jumped from the car to run away he was mowed down by an on coming Carlsbad Police car.
Officers tried to pull over the driver on Grand Avenue about 9:20 p.m. for several traffic violations, Carlsbad police Sgt. Keith Blackburn said. The driver allegedly sped off at 70 mph, struck a parked car and stopped on Juniper Avenue. . . The driver, 33, from Pauma Valley, was treated at a hospital for a broken leg, then booked into jail on suspicion of drunken driving, hit-and-run, evading police and a parole hold.
We saw the flashing lights while driving by and didn’t investigate more thoroughly. For that we apologize.
[Link: San Diego Union Tribune]
by The Editors on October 2, 2007
And another story from the “Carlsbad science companies we don’t understand” file:
Invitrogen Corporation, a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, announced today it has entered into a licensing agreement with Natural Selection, Inc. to make new microRNA sequences available to researchers. This agreement enables Invitrogen to provide the most comprehensive human and mouse microRNA arrays on the market.
Oddly, Natural Selection, Inc. (a sophisticated computational intelligence algorithms company) is heavily involved in the “defense” industry if you know what we mean. It’s all a mystery to us.
[Link: Bioresearch Online]
by The Editors on October 2, 2007
According to a story in the North County Times James Shannon, 61, died early morning October 1, 2007 when the limousine he was driving on northbound Interstate 805 toward Sorrento Valley Road crashed at about 3:11 AM.
The vehicle, which was traveling at an unknown speed, drifted for an unknown reason and sideswiped the steel guard rail, authorities said. . . . The vehicle then overturned, throwing the man out and causing fatal injuries, highway patrol officer Larry Landeros said. The limousine landed on its wheels and about 100 feet of the guard rail was damaged.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 1, 2007
They used to be called the Carlsbad Company Stores, but apparently they are now known as the Premium Outlets and yesterday they got robbed, according to the North County Times.
At about 6 p.m., an officer stopped a car for driving recklessly behind the outlet stores, according to Carlsbad police. After a short investigation the officer concluded that the occupants, two adults and one 17-year-old male, had burglarized the Osh Kosh store. Police say the suspects had taken $500 worth of clothing and were fleeing when they were stopped.
Sounds like baby needed the clothes.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 1, 2007
For the past 55 years if you wanted to stroll the streets of Carlsbad (or hang out in a public park) with an open container it was perfectly legal. Later this month, according to a Barbara Henry story in the North County Times, all that is going to change.
For the first time in Carlsbad’s 55-year history, the city will prohibit the possession of open containers of alcohol on sidewalks, streets and other public areas in the downtown, except in fenced “beer garden” areas at street festivals or other special events.
And guess who was behind this new ordinance? Carlsbad’s bar owners. Interesting, huh?
[Link: North County Times]
According to the North County Times San Diego’s five congressional delegates have gotten together and sent a letter California Coastal Commission begging them to approve the Carlsbad Desalination Plant when they meet Nov. 15, 2007 on the project.
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