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Man found HOT OFF guilty of THE BLOCK child porn
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MARCH 18, 2011
Do you agree with the ordinance that does not allow oversized vehicles to park on parts of Carlsbad Boulevard?
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By Shelli DeRobertis
ENCINITAS — The jury reached a guilty verdict on March 9, one day after the trial closed for an Encinitas man who was charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. The trial stemmed from a child pornography Internet sting that took place nearly five years ago. Michael Douglas, 36, was found guilty on all counts against him, which included three counts of distributing child pornography, one count of possession of child pornography and a misdemeanor charge of attempting to send child pornography to a minor. After the verdict was read, Douglas was immediately taken into custody. He will be required to register as a sex offender and may receive a minimum sentence of probation, and up to a maximum term of five years and eight months in state prison, according to Deputy District Attorney Keith Watanabe. Watanabe said that Douglas shook his head in disbelief when the verdict came in, and that his mother and aunt continued to proclaim his innocence. Douglas is expected to be sentenced on April 6 in Department 25 of the San Diego County Superior Court Vista Regional Center.
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LEUCADIA — Leucadia 101 MainStreet’s annual membership meeting was held March 3 and new Leucadia 101 board members Fred Caldwell, Kurt Schubert and William Morrison were elected.
Volunteer for history GEORGE WALLIS OCEANSIDE
EDWARD MIRSHAK CARLSBAD
I can see the reasonableness of it because of the traffic and the streets are so narrow there.
I would say yes. I think you’re taking two or three spots from someone.
GARRETT MALITO CARLSBAD
I suppose it’s good just to not block the little shops in the village. Whatever works best for everyone.
BRENDA VECCHIONI CARLSBAD
It would free up parking. I just don’t like to see oversize campers parked there for several days along the side.
Truck roll-over kills two on Pendleton CAMP PENDLETON — Two sailors were killed and a third injured the morning of March 7 when a 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, or MTVR, water truck rolled over, according to Navy spokesman Cmdr. Greg Hicks. Petty Officer Third Class Daniel M. Shirar, 27, of Baytown, Texas, and
Constructionman Mychael A. Flint, 21, of Fort Ann, New York, were supporting Exercise Pacific Horizon aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Shirar was assigned as an equipment operator to Amphibious Construction Battalion One, Reserve Detachment 107 homeported in Houston. Flint was
assigned as an equipment operator to Amphibious Construction Battalion One homeported in Coronado. It is not yet known if the rainy conditions March 7 played a factor in the condition of the road or contributed to the accident, Hicks said. The accident is being investigated by the Marine Corps and some
details were not available. The third victim was flown to a hospital and was in stable condition, Hicks added. The truck was carrying drinking water to resupply a campsite taking part in Pacific Horizon, a joint Navy-Marine Corps exercise.The MTVR is a six-wheel-drive all-terrain vehicle used by both the U.S Marine Corps and the Navy.
Plaza renovation receives extension By Bianca Kaplanek
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SOLANA BEACH — The transformation of Lomas Santa Fe Plaza into a “lifestyles” center won’t begin for at least another 10 months. At the March 10 City Council meeting, property owner American Assets received a one-year extension for the project, located on Lomas Santa Fe Drive east of Interstate 5. Without it the permits would have expired next month and a new application would have been required for the redevelopment. Since the original approval in April 2009, economic conditions have declined considerably, mak-
ing preleasing difficult, John Chamberlain, president of American Assets, wrote in his request for the extension. “Our leasing team is aggressively marketing this project, and we have developed an interest list of potential tenants that would consider Solana Beach for future or growing business,” Chamberlain wrote. “It is our intention to target potential user groups from our interest list that would best support the demands of the property and surrounding community.” At the same time, Chamberlain said, his company is preparing a request for proposal from local archi-
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tectural firms to further develop the plans. “It is our intention and desire to proceed with obtaining a building permit and commencing construction within the extension period,” he wrote. About 6 of the 18.8 acres of the plaza, built in the 1970s, are being redeveloped as a “lifestyles” center, an industry term for a retail area that provides high-end shops and pedestrian amenities such as outdoor seating, public art, plaza areas and landscaping. The project is being designed to encourage pedestrian activity. Almost 20,000 square feet of the existing retail, restaurant and office space
between Vons and Ross Dress for Less will be demolished and replaced with 65,300 square feet of commercial, retail and restaurant space, for a net gain of about 45,500 square feet. Three two-story buildings will be connected by a central rotunda. The Vons supermarket will remain as is.The project includes a twolevel underground parking structure. The city notified property owners within 300 feet of the project about the extension request. No comments were received. Chamberlain said he hopes to award contracts by May and begin construction in January 2012.
ElderHelp tasting benefit ready to rock SOLANA BEACH — The silent auction portion of this year’s ElderHelp Wine & Dine gala tasting fundraiser is being conducted by Solana Beach resident Mary Nelson. Nelson has also been an ElderHelp fundraising committee member for several years. The event is set from 7 to 11 p.m. April 2 at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. The food-tasting evening will feature more than 50 of San Diego’s finest restaurants and beverages companies. Tickets
are $150 per person in advance, and $200 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at elderhelpofsandiego.org. Founded in 1973, ElderHelp is one of San Diego’s oldest and most trusted organizations assisting local seniors. ElderHelp is a nonprofit organization comprised of professionals and community volunteers committed to offering quality social services that help seniors live independently in their own homes.
√OCEANSIDE — Old Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Avenue, built in 1798, and the largest of the Spanish missions of California, is looking for volunteers to help in various departments on weekends. Shifts vary from two to four hours and include placement in the historic museum, Mission church and welcome center. Stop by or call (760) 757-3651, ext. 148.
Academic action
COAST CITIES — The North County Academic League consists of teams from 27 high schools who hold weekly competitions answering questions based on the California state curricula and current events. The regular season ran through March 17. Varsity League championships will be held March 29 and Junior Varsity and Freshman teams will compete March 31; with the San Diego County championships scheduled for April 28. For current schedules and standings, visit the NCAL website at rbvhs.org/teachers/ ferreirae/ncal/index.htm.
Big smarties
COAST CITIES — The following students made the academic Dean’s List at Azusa Pacific University: From Oceanside, Kirsten N. Garrett and Rachel A.Villanueva. From Carlsbad, Kristen N. Dimarco, Hannah J. Choi, Chelsea L. Koop, Emma J. McIntosh, Joshua M. Olson, Amy V. Alkazin. From Vista, Leah K. Rowland. From San Marcos, Jordan S. Flowers, Andria C. Schultz, Adam L. Wengronowitz, Alexander L. Bleher and John L. Diaz.
More brains
ENCINITAS — Paige Candice Hoffman, Lindsey Marie Carlson Killebrew and Stephanie Tina Yee of Encinitas were named to the Seattle Pacific University 2010 Autumn Quarter Dean’s List.
Embrace the divine
ENCINITAS — It’s a Luv Thing has moved to 1053 S. Coast Highway 101. The clothing store closed its Leucadia doors and is now just north of Hansen’s Surf Shop. A reopening party was topped off by a TURN TO WHO’S NEWS? ON A27