by The Editors on January 14, 2010
Last night around 8 PM (January 13, 2010) two men used a small handgun to rob the Carlsbad Discount Store in the Albertson’s Shopping Center at 1005 Carlsbad Village Dr, according to a story on 10News.com.
The men entered Carlsbad Discount Store at 1005 Carlsbad Village Drive shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday and walked around for a few minutes before exiting, according to the Carlsbad Police Department. . . They re-entered a few minutes later, approached a clerk, drew black semi-automatic handguns, demanded money and put it in a bag from the store, police said. Police described one of the gunman as black, about 25, 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds. The other was white, about 25, 5 feet 8 inches and 180 pounds, with a shaved head, tattoos on his neck and severe acne.
[Link: 10News.com]
by The Editors on January 13, 2010
The Carlsbadistan City Council took a step in the right direction by voting not to add any amendments to the No Skateboarding laws that would include inlines and “similar forms of transportation,” according to a Randy Kalp story in The Coast News.
Jim Young, a 20-year resident of Carlsbad, told the council inline skating in the city is part of his lifestyle. The 51-year-old said restrictions on any type of skating or anyone outside exercising seem to be punishing people for getting outdoors and trying to take care of their health during a time when obesity is a national issue. . . “I feel a little disheartened that somebody from Oceanside comes to my city and tells me that I can’t take care of my health,” he added.
We agree. Next step for the council is to repeal the “no skateboarding” laws.
[Link: The Coast News]
by The Editors on January 12, 2010
A tree that fell onto two southbound lanes of Interstate 5 yesterday (January 11, 2010) closed the Tamarack offramp and caused traffic to back up well into Oceanside, according to story on San Diego 6.
The California Highway Patrol reports the tree is blocked two right lanes of the freeway and the off ramp to Tamarack. . . The 50-foot tree was split in half and had to be cut up before the lanes could reopen.
It took workers until approximately 3:30 PM to get the tree out of the way and the lanes opened back to free-flowing traffic.
The Tamarack/I-5 zone certainly seems to get more than its share of traffic action, doesn’t it?
[Link: San Diego 6]
by The Editors on January 11, 2010
The Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs apparently played a large part in Gregorio’s Restaurant owner Greg Nelson’s life and because of that he has decided to donate the entire 2010 profits from the restaurant to the clubs, according to a post on the Gregorio’s Restaurant website.
People can’t always write checks, but we all need to eat,” Greg states simply. “Everyone does restaurant nights for charity; I took that idea and expanded it. . . .the Boys & Girls Club provided a place for my brother and me every day after school,” said Greg Nelson. “It’s critical the Club is able to continue offering the growing number of youth in our community a safe place that helps them grow into productive, responsible and caring results. I hope everyone will come to Gregorio’s for a delicious meal, and support this important project at the same time.”
Nelson hopes to raise $250,000 to help the club complete their new Bressi Ranch Clubhouse. Not a bad way to go. We hope Gregorio’s is extremely profitable this year, because the Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs can always use the money.
[Link: Gregorio’s Restaurant]
by The Editors on January 11, 2010
Pete Biltchik, a resident of Oceanside who claims to regularly walk the Carlsbadistan Seawall, has asked the City of Carlsbadistan to amend all the skateboard restrictions to include Rollerblades as well, according to a Barbara Henry story in the North County Times.
City officials are proposing to amend the city’s existing skateboarding restrictions to add Rollerblades, roller skates and “other similar forms of transportation.” The proposed amendment is tentatively scheduled to go before the City Council for a final vote next week.
Guess the only way to legally get around in Carlsbadistan will be in gas-guzzling, pollution spewing cars. What kind of message is the City Council trying to send?
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on January 8, 2010
Pictured from left: Carlsbad City Council Member Matt Hall; Mayor Pro Tem Ann J. Kulchin; 2009 Citizens of the Year Bobbie Hoder; Jim Hansen and Pat Hansen; Mayor Claude A. “Bud” Lewis; and Council Member Keith Blackburn.
At a special City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Bobbie Hoder, and Jim and Pat Hansen, were honored as Carlsbad Citizens of the Year for 2009 for their dedication to the arts in Carlsbad.
“These three Carlsbad residents have given countless hours of their time to help make Carlsbad a better place to live. We are proud to call them friends and neighbors and applaud their selection as Citizens of the Year,” said Mayor Claude “Bud” Lewis.
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by The Editors on January 6, 2010
We’ve had wonderful nights at the Carlsbad Inn (thanks to termites) and we love rolling over and looking out the window at the parking lot below. But we rolled over in bed, not in a car like “two elderly sisters” did on Monday night, January 4, 2010, according to a story in the North County Times.
The 79-year-old driver apparently had her foot on the gas pedal when she released the emergency brake, causing the car to lurch forward, hit a tree and flip onto its side, said Carlsbad police Lt. Bruce May. . . The crash happened at about 8:35 p.m. on the 3000 block of Carlsbad Boulevard, May said.. . .The driver was taken to a hospital after suffering minor injuries; her 82-year-old sister was not hurt, May said.
The two sisters where apparently on their way to the hospital after a third sister began choking during dinner and was transported by ambulance.
[Link: North County Times Photo: SoCalImages]
by The Editors on January 3, 2010
When ABC’s disturbingly sexist reality show The Bachelor kicks off a new season Monday night January 4, 2010, one of the 25 women “competing for the affections” of commercial airline pilot Jake Pavelka is reportedly a “32-year-old homemaker from Carlsbad” named Valishia. Anyone know her?
“All 25 women were absolutely amazing, very high caliber from all walks of life,” Pavelka said in a recent conference call with reporters. . . Pavelka said he was looking for someone adventurous, intelligent, athletic, compassionate and romantic.
Guess those are the word Pavelka uses when he means hot, horny, and slutty. Will be interesting see how far our Carlsbadistan competitor can go.
[Link: San Diego News Network]
by The Editors on January 1, 2010
Our favorite early New Year’s celebration went down last night at Carlsbadistan’s Legoland park. Reveler’s dropped a brick on 2009 at 6 PM.
The festivities were topped off by a dazzling fireworks display that illuminated the 128-acre family theme park and was the first to light up San Diego’s night sky. . . Mini revelers rocked out in party hats, glow bracelets and special fireworks viewing glasses during four fun family concerts featuring pop-rocker Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players, The Jumpitz, one the hottest children’s entertainment groups in the nation; Nine-year-old hip-hop artist Lil Niqo; and Pink Army, an all girl band based in San Diego.
Follow the jump for more details from last night.
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