Carlsbad
Coverage of Carlsbad in the Nexus archive.
- Popular Southern California beach loses most of its sand to hurricane swells
Powerful swells from Hurricane Genevieve have transformed a popular Southern California beach, stripping away much of its sand and damaging portions of a parking lot. Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad has been battered by strong surf and high tides, which exposed large rocks along the shoreline and required officials to close the area.
- Suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder in violent road rage attack in San Diego County
A 49-year-old man accused of attacking two people during a road rage confrontation in Carlsbad pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. He faced charges including attempted murder and assault related to the violent incident which took place in San Diego County.
- [US] Update to my post from a few days ago about my mother-in-law being scammed by someone pretending to be a BTS member
A mother-in-law continues to fall for a scam where someone impersonates a BTS member, sending gift cards despite evidence and police involvement. A recent package containing a $15,000 check with conflicting shipping details from Carlsbad, California, and New York (listing AAFES as the invoice) has raised concerns about a potential fake check or money mule scam.
- Heartbreaking twist in mystery of hiker found dead in Big Sur with odd wounds
A Carlsbad woman was found dead in Big Sur with a cut on her forehead and markings on her neck. The cause of her death revealed a surprising and heartbreaking twist.
- Should drive-thrus be banned? Culver City is considering the question
Culver City's City Council is considering a citywide ban on new drive-thrus following community concerns about a proposed In-N-Out location, citing air quality and pedestrian safety issues. The council has passed a 45-day moratorium on new drive-thru permits while drafting an ordinance, which would not affect existing drive-thrus. Similar bans exist in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and previously in Carlsbad.
- Birthday stories
A realtor in Carlsbad shares an immigration court story where a judge planned to release a Russian immigrant after the prosecutor objected to bond. Separately, federal courts in Los Angeles granted habeas corpus cases against ICE officials, citing due process violations. A hairdresser noted increasing job displacement due to artificial intelligence.
- 28-year-old arrested, charged with hate crime for alleged assault of Jewish man near L.A. synagogue
A 28-year-old man from Carlsbad was arrested and charged with a hate crime for allegedly assaulting a Jewish man near a synagogue in Los Angeles. The incident occurred on June 23, 2024, and was announced by the U.S. Department of Justice. The assault happened near a synagogue that was hosting an event with counterprotesters.
- John Seymour, Anaheim mayor and U.S. senator, dies at 88
John Seymour, a Republican former mayor of Anaheim and U.S. senator, died at 88. He passed away at his home in Carlsbad on April 18.