Carlsbad
Principal cuts journalism program at high school
CARLSBAD — Journalism students from La Costa Canyon High School implored the San Dieguito Union High School District board of trustees on May 2 to save their journalism class, which will be eliminated from course offerings in the upcoming school year.
Local athlete aims for Paralympics
CARLSBAD — Having competed internationally in paratriathlons for the past few years, Jamie Brown said that between swimming, biking and running his favorite part of every race is the finish line.
Couple launches film festival
CARLSBAD — Michael and Ruby Callihan are concerned about the lack of family values found in film today.
School board approves Carlsbad Village Academy renovations
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Unified School District Board of Trustees agreed to spend $345,000 to upgrade portable classroom facilities for the district’s continuation high school, Carlsbad Village Academy, at their May 8 meeting.
Carlsbad agrees to lease unused property
CARLSBAD — City Council agreed to solicit proposals from private companies to lease 3.15 acres of city and Carlsbad Municipal Water District-owned land and appointed new members to city commissions and committees at its May 7 meeting.
Group alleges misconduct in housing decision
CARLSBAD — Local environmentalist group Preserve Calavera has demanded the withdrawal of Carlsbad City Council’s decision approving the Quarry Creek housing development.
Change seen as ‘pro-business’
CARLSBAD — The Planning Commission approved amendments to the General Plan, Zone Code and Local Coastal Program at its May 1 meeting, in an effort to ease the process of obtaining conditional use permits for local businesses in nonresidential zones.
Gun store permit approved in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — Local business owners won their appeal with the city to open the first gun retail store in Carlsbad in the coming months.
Carlsbad City Council delays action on mini-satellite wagering site
CARLSBAD — City Council delayed acting on a local entrepreneur’s application to open a sports bar in Carlsbad that would allow patrons to bet on horse races at its April 30 meeting.
Former council woman receives honors
CARLSBAD — Former Carlsbad City Council member Ann Kulchin received an award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for her achievements while working as a member of the Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA) Board of Directors for 22 years.
