by The Editors on October 3, 2009
The weekly load of illegals appears to just keep on rolling at Ponto as US Board Patrol agents nabs 21 more illegal immigrants at about 2:30 AM Friday (October 2, 2009), according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Fifteen men, five women and a 16-year-old boy were detained after a brief search by sheriff’s deputies and Border Patrol agents. Of the 21, three were wearing life vests. All 21 were Mexican nationals.
This is the fourth boat load of people that have been arrested at Ponto since July 17, 2009. And as usual, the boat and drivers got away. Official US Boarder Patrol press release after the jump.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
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by The Editors on October 3, 2009
Carlsbadistan’s favorite local iPhone applications developer Appy Entertainment has just released its newest game, Zombie Pizza for the iPhone.
The basic premise of the game is that flesh eating Zombies have taken over. As a player you have managed to become an apprentice pizza chef whose main goal is to keep the hungry zombies at bay with your pies.
Make the brain, stomach, and other body part covered creations fast enough and the zombies will stay full and leave your corpus intact. Take too long, and you become the lunch instead of the pizza.
Zombie pizza is a light hearted, easy to play, addictive game that has been a hit with the kids as well the adults. The progressively challenging, and funnier levels keep the attention for more than the first round. At 99 cents it’s a bargain and easy to throw on the iPhone for some quick entertainment. Thanks Appy!
[Link: Zombie Pizza]
by The Editors on October 3, 2009
The Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad are holding their 27th Annual Oktoberfest today (Saturday, October 3, 2009) in Carlsbadistan’s Holiday Park.
The family event features German food, German music, dancing, and a host of children’s activities, including a pumpkin-decorating contest, facing painting, clowns, and much more. The pumpkin-decorating contest is for children 5-15 years old. Each winner in the four age group categories will receive $25. . . Roger and the Villagers will play its traditional brand of polka music, including the beloved “Chicken Dance, from 5 to 10 p.m. . . A German dinner will be served from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The dinner includes two German sausages, German potatoes, cabbage and a roll. Tickets are $10.
Shuttle buses will be running from the Southwest corner of the Westfield Plaza Camino Real beginning at 11:30 AM running until 10:30 PM. Click here for past Carlsbadistan Oktoberfest coverage.
[Link: Rotary Oktoberfest]
by The Editors on October 2, 2009
Seems like we (and TK Arnold) were just talking about this the other day, and now the City of Carlsbadistan has announced that the City Council will consider updated plans and specifications for the construction of the Alga Norte Community Park at its Tuesday, October 6, 2009, meeting. They will also authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the grading of the park site which is apparently the first step in building the 32-acre project on Alicante Road and Poinsettia Lane.
Follow the jump for the entire press release. Sounds a lot like good news to us.
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by The Editors on October 2, 2009
A man with a gun robbed two 24-year-old men in front of the La Costa 6 Cinema’s at the corner of Alga and El Camino Real, in Carlsbadistan at 6:40 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2009, according to a story in the North County Times.
The victims told police that a black man in his early 20s approached and asked for a cigarette while they were in front of the Ultra Star Cinema at 6941 El Camino Real. . . They gave him one —- but then he pulled a gun and demanded their wallets and cell phones. They complied, according a press release issued by Carlsbad police. . . But when the gunman asked for their car keys, they refused, police said. The thief took off running toward the Dove Apartments, on the east side of El Camino Real.
The guys reportedly chased the thief down and caught him just in time for one of the thief’s Latino friends to roll up in an SUV and jumped out to rescue the thief. And beating on both men, he and the thief got away.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 2, 2009
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad held their annual gala “Havana Nights” at the Four Seasons Aviara on Saturday, August 29, 2009 and raised nearly $185,000 in support of the Clubs’ after school programs.
“I am extremely proud of the fun, memorable evening we shared,” said Honorary Chair John Cottingham, Chief Legal officer of Life Technologies. “And, thanks to the talented members of the event committee, we were able to raise significant funds that will benefit our community’s children.”
Honored during the program were event sponsors Life Technologies, Aspen Properties, DLA Piper, O’Day Consultants, Wells Fargo, and Furnishings 4 Less.
Proceeds from the event go directly towards operating funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, which has played an integral role in the Carlsbad community since 1952. One of the fastest growing youth development agencies in North County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad provides essential programs to more than 1,000 children at its two branches in Carlsbad Village and La Costa. For more information regarding Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad special events and sponsorship opportunity, please call (760) 729-0207, visit www.bgccarlsbad.org
by The Editors on October 1, 2009
Carlsbadistan based satellite communication system vendor ViaSat has announced that it “has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WildBlue Communications, a privately held satellite broadband service provider, in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $568 million,” according to a story on Multichannel.com.
“By integrating ViaSat-1 and its ground network technology into the WildBlue operational and distribution platform, we believe we can meaningfully reduce our operational execution risks,” ViaSat chairman and CEO Mark Dankberg said in announcing the deal.
The transaction is expected to close in the quarter ending April 2, 2010, which is the end of ViaSat’s fiscal year. The transaction is not subject to a vote of the ViaSat shareholders.
[Link: Multichannel.com]
by The Editors on September 30, 2009
Carlsbadistan’s Power of Vision, “a coalition of opponents” to the proposed NRG West power plant, held another press conference yesterday to remind everyone that building another power plant in Carlsbadistan is a very bad idea. They were joined yesterday by two congressional candidates.
Francine Busby and Solana Beach Councilmember Dave Roberts, both of whom are running for Congress in the 50th District, also announced their opposition to the project at today’s event. Roberts’ opposition was previously lodged as part of the Solana Beach Council. . . Elected officials of the cities of Vista, Solana Beach and Del Mar have written letters to the City of Carlsbad citing opposition to the proposed 540-megawatt power plant due to its significant regional impacts to the environment, coastal resources and the region’s visual resources.
We know there are a lot of details involved, but we just think a beautiful coastal lagoon is a seriously silly place for another power plant (or desalination plant). So more power to the Power of Vision. Follow the jump for the full release.
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by The Editors on September 30, 2009
In his latest column for the North County Times, TK Arnold suggests that since the City of Carlsbadistan appears to be “dragging its feet” when it comes to grading the 32-arce Alga Norte Park and Aquatic Center, that it might be a good idea to go the privatized route and ask Legoland to include a “competition sized pool” in their proposed 5.5 acre water park.
Wouldn’t it be grand if a spectacular competition-size pool was added to the mix? . . The Carlsbad City Council could put into action its long-professed affinity for government partnerships with the private sector, maybe even contracting with Legoland to operate the pool. Legoland could then play host to swim and water polo tournaments that draw thousands of visitors —- further justification for the hotel the park wants to build.
This may be one of the most ridiculous suggestions we’ve heard in a while. Aside from the fact that Legoland already has a large enough footprint in our city, do we really want our local swimming complex controlled by a New York City based private equity fund (Blackstone Group)? Do the children of Carlsbadistan need to be constantly bombarded with Lego advertising each and every time they go swimming? If you’re still wondering, the answer to both rhetorical questions is: No!
What the City of Carlsbadistan needs is a proper swimming pool (and skateboard park). The City has the money and several mandates from its citizens. The discussion does not need more ridiculous clutter. It needs clear and concise messaging. We can do it in four words: get those tractors rolling.
It really is that simple.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on September 29, 2009
A 15 cm tsunami caused by a 8.0 earthquake near Samoa is scheduled to start lapping on the beaches of Carlsbad starting at 9:10 PM tonight according to the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Information site. The San Diego News Network is reporting the following:
The magnitude-8.0 temblor struck at 10:48 a.m. California time in the ocean and triggered a tsunami that leveled at least one Samoan village. Early media reports indicated that as many as 20 people had been killed. . . The National Weather Service issued a tsunami advisory for the California coast, stretching from the Mexican border to the Oregon/Washington border. . . “Coastal residents are advised to stay out of the water, off the beach and away from harbors and marinas,” according to the NWS. ”
Guess that means we shouldn’t go down to the beach to check it out. . .
[Link: West Coast And Alaska Tsunami and San Diego News Network]
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