by The Editors on October 11, 2007
We’ve always wondered what goes on at the Gemological Institute of America at 5345 Armada Drive. Now we have the chance to find out exactly what that Willy Wonka diamond factory is all about when the jewelry school hosts its West Coast Jewelry Career Fair and Open House on October 19, 2007.
Jewelry Career Fair attendees will receive advice on what it takes to succeed in this diverse and rewarding field. One-on-one career coaching, professional development seminars, and networking with the trade’s key players are some of the benefits for job seekers who attend.
Diamond life indeed.
[Link: Diamonds.net]
by The Editors on October 11, 2007
On October 19 and 20, 2007 at 7 PM at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center the Carlsbad Community Theatre will present a musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes. The show stars 40 local kids. Tickets are $10 and will bill available at the box office. For more information, call (760) 931-8709
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 10, 2007
If you were out walking the Carlsbad seawall this afternoon and saw the Coast Guard helicopter, cutter, and a U.S. Navy hovercraft from Camp Pendleton searching the ocean between Off Shore and the Oceanside Pier it was because they were looking for a personal water craft rider thought to be a male under 20 who disappeared after crashing head on into another personal water craft, according to the San Diego Union Tribune.
An Oceanside resident on his lunch break was also surfing nearby and paddled over to investigate what appeared to be a swimmer in distress. . . . He said the victim was “grayish-blue,” but he was able to talk. . . . “The guy said he ran into his brother,” said the surfer, who declined to give his name. . . . The surfer towed the injured man to shore.
Neither rider was wearing a life jacket, as required by law. The victim who was brought to shore was “hospitalized with head and neck injuries, said Oceanside lifeguard Capt. Bill Curtis.”
Most of the intense rescue effort was suspended by nightfall, with no sign of the missing young man, believed to be under 20 years old. . . .Helicopters were expected to continue the search into the night, when they can use infrared cameras to sense heat on the surface of the water.
[Link: San Diego Union Tribune]
by The Editors on October 10, 2007
Buster Keaton’s grandson Robert Keaton will be on hand October 17, 24, and 31 as the Carlsbad City Library presents a free Buster Keaton film series.
The film lineup includes: The Navigator on October 17, Go West on October 24 and “Speak Easily” on October 31. All screenings begin at 6pm and will feature a special pre-show introduction and post-show question-and-answer with Robert Keaton.
On October 17 and 24 pianist Bryan Verhoye will perform a live soundtrack for the films. The Library features the Carlsbad Film Series the last three Wednesdays of every month. Follow the link for all the details.
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by The Editors on October 9, 2007
Three men and a teenage boy who are thought to have robbed the 7-Eleven on Frazee Rd Sunday morning at 3 AM didn’t get too far and were arrested by Carlsbad Police at approximately 4 AM at the corner of Palomar Airport Rd and El Camino Real.
They reportedly found property from the 7-Eleven and a replica handgun in the car. Three men, ages 29, 25 and 34, were jailed, and a 17-year-old boy was booked into Juvenile Hall on suspicion of robbery.
Carlsbad’s finest continue to serve and protect. Nice work.
[Link: San Deigo Union Tribune]
by The Editors on October 7, 2007
If you were at the beach today around 12:30 PM and tried to cross Coast Highway (like we did) you probably noticed that traffic was backed up all over the place. Turns out an injury roll-over wreck on I-5 South at Palomar Airport Rd. had the freeway temporarily shut down.
The crash was reported at 12:22 p.m. on the southbound I-5, near Palomar Airport Road, said Sgt. Tom Greenstone of the California Highway Patrol. . . Greenstone said Nelly Duran, 29, of Los Angeles, was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe southbound on the freeway at about 70 miles per hour when she failed to notice slower traffic ahead. . . . The Tahoe rear-ended a 2007 Volkswagen driven by Felece Vertrees, 45, of Carlsbad, and then overturned, Greenstone said. One person was ejected from the Tahoe, he said.
Apparently five people were injured including two pre-school age children.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 7, 2007
. . . here’s a little of what you missed (click the photos for full size). More phases of tonight’s epic sunset after the jump.
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by The Editors on October 7, 2007
The artificial turf glistening in the afternoon sun. The savage ladies of soccer slaughtering each other at Pine Park, and darkness coming earlier with each passing day. We love Carlsbad in the fall.
by The Editors on October 7, 2007
Linda Ann Davis of Oceanside, California has a problem. Her car just doesn’t look like it used to. Ever since it’s been “parked” on the corner of Harding and Chestnut it just hasn’t been treated right. On September 28, 2007 the City of Carlsbad Code Enforcement department reminded her that her precious Nissan Pulsar is a nuisance:
. . . you are hereby notified that the undersigned has determined that said vehicle (or parts of a vehicle) exists as an abondoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperable vehicle at off of 3390 Harding Street, and constitues a public nuisance pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 10.52 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Apparently, Ms. Davis has 10 days to respond to this letter or the car will be towed “at no cost” to her. By our count that means it should be gone by Tuesday. We don’t think she will be driving this away any time soon.
by The Editors on October 6, 2007
We all know that deep down in its soul Oktoberfest is really just a beer holiday. And we went to the 25th Annual Rotary Oktoberfest in Carlsbad’s Holiday Park today with that in mind. But like any thought, reality hits the senses a little harder. Let’s just say there are a lot of people in Carlsbad who really, really enjoy drinking beer. Not alone. Not in their own homes, but out in a park with all their friends. And that means that Carlsbad’s Oktoberfest is crowded, noisy, and filled with smiles.
Two different Rotary groups sponsor this event according to Gene Forsyth: Rotary of Carlsbad, and Carlsbad High Noon Rotary. “It’s a joint effort by two clubs,” he said while serving up some wine from the Carlsbad Coastal Winery. “And we’re doing it to support our charities. Not just one in particular. Most of the money from this event will go to the Women’s Resource Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.”
The long tables were full of people dining on a $10 traditional German dinner of Bratwurst, knockwust, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and a dinner roll. It was mostly good. And though the crowd featured a few too many tough dudes with beer buzzes, it was a great way to spend the afternoon.
Follow the link for the rest of the photos. And if you’re reading this before 10 PM tonight, cruise on over and check it out. You’ll probably get there just in time for the chicken dance and a few fights. . . if you’re lucky.
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We’ve always wondered what goes on at the Gemological Institute of America at 5345 Armada Drive. Now we have the chance to find out exactly what that Willy Wonka diamond factory is all about when the jewelry school hosts its West Coast Jewelry Career Fair and Open House on October 19, 2007.
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