Lola’s secret beer garden
There’s something about the lure of a speakeasy I can’t resist. The hidden entries, the pseudo-clandestine vibe and the if-you-know-you-know feeling of being in on...
Community
Carlsbad planners approve 320 apartments in Bressi Ranch
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Planning Commission heaped praise on a proposed apartment complex before unanimously approving plans for the Fairfield Apartments at Bressi Ranch. Fairfield...
Carlsbad Unified adopts new e-bike policy
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Unified School District adopted new policies for bicycles and e-bikes that align with the city’s broader goals for those modes of...
New owners seek to revive historic Carlsbad Theatre
CARLSBAD — A group of local investors and enthusiasts has purchased the historic Carlsbad Theatre. The theater opened in February 1927 with a showing of...
The Forum, valued at $200M, sells to national investing firm
CARLSBAD — A private national firm has acquired The Forum in Carlsbad. EDENS purchased the popular open-air shopping center just off El Camino Real, near...
Carlsbad golf giant TaylorMade keeps KBS shafts for putters, wedges
CARLSBAD — Golf manufacturer TaylorMade recently announced it will use KBS shafts as the stock option in its putter and wedge lines, continuing a decades-long...
Shadow Mountain church moves to Carlsbad to make way for housing
CARLSBAD — A longtime church congregation has relocated from Encinitas to Carlsbad. Shadow Mountain Community Church’s former Encinitas congregation has moved its Sunday services to...
State ownership limits Carlsbad’s control over beach maintenance
CARLSBAD — A deteriorating sign welcoming visitors to Carlsbad State Beach illustrates the push and pull of coastal stewardship and highlights the city’s limited authority...
Carlsbad families kick off school year with karate, gelato and community
CARLSBAD — Hundreds of residents and dozens of organizations gathered at Poinsettia Park for an event aimed at helping students and families prepare for the...
Pickleball Republic to celebrate grand opening in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — Members of the U.S. National Pickleball Team will play exhibition matches as part of the grand opening of Pickleball Republic Carlsbad South. The...