Carlsbad welcomes Main Street leaders from across California
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Village Association welcomed representatives from cities across the state for the annual California Main Street Conference. The two-day conference, held Nov....
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Carlsbad rejects Village housing project despite risk of ‘painful’ consequences
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council voted 3-1 on Nov. 10 to deny Carlsbad Village Square, a seven-unit, mixed-use development in the Village, despite city...
La Costa Heights students inspire state law, San Dieguito turns 90
REGION — Schools in Encinitas and Carlsbad recently celebrated milestones. The San Dieguito Union High School District and its original high school marked their 90th...
Carlsbad’s Lilo named among OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants
CARLSBAD — Lilo in Carlsbad was named to OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026, joining four other San Diego County restaurants on the...
How North County beach towns spend their weekends now
Beach days and nights at home: A look at how streaming, gaming and convenience fit into weekend life in North County’s coastal communities....
Union cash takes center stage in Carlsbad school board races
CARLSBAD — The races for three open seats on the Carlsbad Unified School District’s board of trustees have become contests between the haves and have-nots....
Op-ed: Carlsbad’s ‘special interests’ are our hardworking neighbors
In his recent op-ed, “Why did outsiders spend $123K to buy the Carlsbad school board,” Scott Davison claims everyone detests special interests. I agree that...
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...
Carlsbad unveils new lighting in historic Barrio neighborhood
CARLSBAD — An evening stroll through Carlsbad’s Barrio neighborhood just got a few shades warmer. The city recently unveiled 115 new pedestrian lights that cast...
Carlsbad Jewelry offers a world of gift possibilities, with early holiday savings and a personal touch
Carlsbad Jewelry is helping North County shoppers get ahead of the holiday rush with a wide selection of fine jewelry, personalized service and early-season savings....
On second thought…
The City of La Mesa made news in September when it appointed Emmet Stewart, a 20-year-old college student with no relevant experience, as City Treasurer....
Letters: Gretchen Vurbeff is fighting for our kids
Let’s start with a famous quote attributed to a longtime president of the American Federation of Teachers: “When schoolchildren start paying union dues, that’s when...
Carlsbad family races to find treatment for baby’s rare disorder
CARLSBAD — After doctors determined that their daughter was not strong enough for a heart transplant, a Carlsbad Navy family began searching for an experimental...