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Interns learn the ins and outs of government

August 25, 2016

By Ben Churchill Superintendent Carlsbad Unified School District This summer three Carlsbad Unified students are learning about government from the inside out. Chris Hamner from Carlsbad High School, and Brandon Pagán and Bryce Buscher from Sage Creek High School, are working as interns in the office of California State Assemblyman Rocky Chavez. Recent CUSD graduate…

New treatments emerge for prostate cancer

August 25, 2016

Chamber Staff

Scripps Health

By Chien Peter Chen, M.D. Radiation Oncologist Scripps Health September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn the latest about this significant men’s health issue. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2016 there will be more than 180,000 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States, along with more than…

Start-up airline seeks investors

August 25, 2016

Chamber Staff

California Pacific Airlines

Ted Vallas, the owner of California Pacific Airlines, is looking to community investors to raise $5 million to take his North County airline to the sky. The airline will be operating out of McClellan-Palomar Airport. While CP Air was ready to take off out of the Carlsbad airport in 2011, issues with the FAA’s operating…

Renowned researcher to lead Miracosta’s biomanufacturing program

August 24, 2016

Chamber Staff

Biomanufacturing, MiraCosta

Dr. Billyana Tsvetanova will head up the development and instruction of MiraCosta’s groundbreaking bachelor’s degree program in biomanufacturing. “It’s very exciting and a great opportunity,” said Dr. Tsvetanova. “I’m looking forward to working with students who are motivated to having an impact in the biotechnology industry and making an impact in the local workforce.” Dr.…

Tri-City, UC San Diego solidify affiliation

August 23, 2016

Chamber Staff

Tri-City Healthcare District and UC San Diego Health have officially entered into an exclusive affiliation agreement designed to enhance the delivery of high quality health care to patients in the North County. Under the terms of a master agreement, UC San Diego Health and the public healthcare district are collaborating to recruit primary care and specialty…

Carefree Vacations | 08/04/16

August 5, 2016

Chamber Staff

Carefree Vacations 2647 Gateway Rd., Ste. 103 Carlsbad, CA 92009 (800) 683-1556 www.carefreevacations.com

NCTD ramps up rail trespassing enforcement

August 4, 2016

Chamber Staff

The North County Transit District (NCTD) is significantly increasing enforcement against trespassers along both the Oceanside to San Diego and Oceanside to Escondido rail corridors. Those crossing the track illegally or trespassing on the railroad right-of-way will face criminal penalties for their violation of the law by NCTD’s Transit Enforcement Division Officers, or the San…

U.S. News ranks Scripps No.1 in four specialties

August 2, 2016

Chamber Staff

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scripps Health’s heart care, diabetes, gynecology and gastroenterology programs the best in the San Diego region, and named Scripps among the nation’s best in seven specialties in the magazine’s annual “Best Hospitals” list. The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 27th year, recognize the…

Q&A with Benjamin Churchill

July 29, 2016

Chamber Staff

By Leslie Luna An enthusiastic leader with 20 years of experience in public schools, alternative schools and international schools, Dr. Benjamin Churchill is settling into his position as the new superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District. The 43-year-old has been on the job for a month and he’s looking forward to developing strong relationships with…

County Fair shatters attendance records

July 29, 2016

Chamber Staff

San Diego County Fair

Planning for the 2017 San Diego County Fair is underway after this year’s fair closed with a bang on Independance Day setting a new attendance record. Fair officials say a total of 1,609,481 guests came through the gates between June 3 and July 4, the most since the fair began in 1880. “It was one…