Carlsbad
Carlsbad attracts businesses with lifestyle, proximity to customers
CARLSBAD — While mostly satisfied by the business climate in Carlsbad, local businesses would like the city to simplify its permit process and fees as well as improve the downtown Village area, according to a recent city survey.
Walking for a cure
Approximately 3,174 walkers participated in the annual MS Walk at Legoland on April 21 to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.
Volunteers needed for CERT Academy
COAST CITIES — Would you be among those willing to help during a disaster? Del Mar, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach residents are being asked to participate in a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to become disaster workers.
Letters to the Editor
Impact of development on seniors
Thermo Fisher to acquire Life Technologies in $13.8B deal
CARLSBAD — Biotechnology company Life Technologies Corporation will be sold to science equipment company Thermo Fisher Scientific Incorporated for $13.8 billion, according to announcements made by the companies April 15.
Waiver would excuse school district from state penalties over class sizes
CARLSBAD — A waiver brought forth during the Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) Board’s April 17 meeting sparked teacher and parent frustration over class sizes that surpass the state’s maximum student to teacher ratios.
Carlsbad airline names new president and CEO
CARLSBAD — Experienced airline executive John Selvaggio has been named the new president and CEO of California Pacific Airlines (CPAir), North County’s first airline.
Hear how our beaches are faring
COAST CITIES — San Diego Coastkeeper, an organization that protects and restores fishable, swimmable, drinkable waters, invites the San Diego community to learn about Marine Protected Areas (MPA) at Signs of the Tide: the MPA “CLICK.” The free event at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Sumner Auditorium will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 30.
Kindergarten registration set for Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — Carlsbad Unified School District will hold the fall 2013 Kindergarten orientations at the following elementary schools:
Swim lessons to salsa contest in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — Spring and summer are filled with classes and activities throughout the city of Carlsbad.

