by The Editors on July 20, 2007
It seemed like Carlsbad Police where everywhere yesterday: hiding behind trees, parking in secret spots, waving radar guns attached to their motorcycles. Well, it was all part of a “multi-agency traffic enforcement operation” according to the North County Times.
Officers from the Carlsbad, Escondido and Oceanside police departments, the county Sheriff’s Department and a number of other agencies participated in the detail, which was held between 7 and 11:30 a.m. at about 20 locations throughout the city, police spokeswoman Lynn Diamond said. . . The locations targeted, including spots on Carlsbad Boulevard, Palomar Airport Road and La Costa Avenue, were chosen because they are “either problem (areas) we’re seeing on a regular basis or the community ID’d them as significant problems,” Diamond said.
Talk about a crack-down. All told there was one felony warrant arrest, 250 citations issued, and 16 cars were towed away because the drivers were unlicensed.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on July 20, 2007
Four people were displaced Thursday July 19, 2007 at 9:49 AM when the motorhome they were living in on the 2700 block of Via Cardel, a “private street” was completely destroyed by fire.
Responding firefighters found the home fully ablaze and the fire had spread into two trees, Kennedy said. Firefighters had the blaze under control after about 20 minutes, Kennedy said. “It was completely destroyed,” he said of the motor home.
The North County Times reports that the blaze is still under investigations.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on July 19, 2007
In a recent press release Carlsbad-based Orange 21 (the parent company of Spy Optic) has announced that it is in discussions with Carlsbad-based No Fear Inc. regarding the purchase of 40 No Fear retail stores. But there is one little glitch: Mark Simo, the Chairman and CEO of Orange 21 is also the founder, former CEO, a director, and stockholder of No Fear, so:
As a result of Mr. Simo’s position, the board of directors of Orange 21 established the Special Committee comprised entirely of independent directors to evaluate and recommend a course of action with respect to the possible strategic transaction.
Anyone want to take any bets on what course of action will be recommended by this “special committee?”
[Link: Businesswire]
by The Editors on July 19, 2007
Carlsbad’s TGIF Jazz In the Parks moves to the extra large Poinsettia Park for two stops in July. On July 20th from 6 – 8 PM Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga brings East African pop to Carlsbad.
Their music is an innovative mix of the best rumba and soukous from Congo, with the earthier Kenyan style. Samba composes and sings in both Lingala and Kiswahili. His astounding voice has been described as melting in the ears.
This will probably be the most unusually interesting music of the summer, so don’t miss it. Bon Jovi, it’s not.
[Link: Carlsbadca.gov]
by The Editors on July 19, 2007
Golf giant Callaway is reporting better-than-expected sales of drivers and irons, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The Carlsbad golf club maker estimated that net sales will be roughly $380 million, up 11 percent from the previous year. Earnings are expected at 50 cents to 53 cents a share, including one-time charges of 2 cents a share.
These results are apparently beating the street.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on July 19, 2007
According to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune the Carlsbad City Council is asking staff to continue investigating the pros and cons of becoming a “charter city.”
Carlsbad is currently a general-law city, meaning it gets its powers from state laws and the Legislature. A charter city derives its powers directly from the state constitution, giving it broader powers.
Is more power a good thing?
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on July 19, 2007
It was opening day where the turf meets the surf in old Del Mar yesterday, and hordes of Carlsbadistanians skipped work to be down on the rail dressed up and betting. The San Diego Union-Tribune caught two of them dressed up as a horse and his trainer.
Carlsbad residents Jim Meade (left) and Larry Irwin skipped the hats and instead donned masks to portray a trainer and his horse yesterday at the opening day of racing season at Del Mar. The two stayed in character much of the day, with Meade often leading Irwin around.”
Click the link for more details on opening day.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on July 19, 2007
It won’t be the official opening, but Carlsbad duffers who’d like to get a taste of The Crossings At Carlsbad will be able to play on Sunday August 5 and then again on Friday August 10 before the official opening of the golf course on August 11 thanks to the Carlsbad City Council.
. . . during the Tuesday night meeting, City Council members said they wanted one of the resident play days to come before the chamber’s tournament, which is Aug. 6.
You know, so it doesn’t look like the City Council spent the approximately $64 million just for themselves. Click here for all the Carlsbadistan coverage of The Crossings.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on July 18, 2007
It’s good to know that Carlsbad’s military industrial complex is alive and well. ViaSat, Inc., a Carlsbad-based producer of “innovative satellite and other digital communication products” just won a $44.9 million contract to deliver “Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego.”
The hard work by our team to provide innovation and best value continues to pay off,” said Paul Baca, vice president of Tactical Data Links at ViaSat. “We feel we are a technology leader in both the airborne and ground based terminal markets because we work closely with our customer and the end users to provide products that best meet their needs.”
And anything that helps our boys stay alive while they’re out killing the enemy is a plus as well:
By gathering information into a digital view of the battlefield, MIDS provides greater situational awareness in combat for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and for U.S. defense partners.
[Link: TMCnet.com]
by The Editors on July 18, 2007
Artist Wade Koniakowsky has created paintings for Roxy, Billabong, The Surfrider Foundation, and many others and now The Front Porch Gallery at 2903 Carlsbad Blvd will be brining his work to Carlsbad as they host an opening on July 21, 2007 from noon to 3 PM.
Wade Koniakowsky translates the power and magic of the ocean to canvas. He has been deeply involved in art and surfing his entire adult life. Wade resides in San Diego, California with his wife and two daughters.
For more information call (760) 795-6120.
[Link: San Diego City Beat]
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