Carlsbad
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.
Grab your garden gloves and plant for Arbor Day
CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad is celebrating Arbor Day April 27 by working with local volunteers to plant trees at Calavera Hills Community Park.
Escondido DMV office closing for move
COAST CITIES — The California Department of Motor Vehicles will close its Escondido field office, at 725 N. Escondido Blvd., for at least nine months, as of May 10.
