Carlsbad mayor worried over city’s financial future, up to $10M projected deficit
CARLSBAD — With less than three months left in his political career, Mayor Matt Hall is voicing his concerns over the direction of a city...
Mayor Matt Hall
Carlsbad’s mayor remains in prominent committee seats
CARLSBAD — Every year, the Carlsbad City Council selects who will represent the city on various committees and boards. This year, the council had few...
Thermo Fisher Scientific opens plasmid DNA manufacturing facility in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — Thermo Fisher Scientific announced July 15 the opening of a plasmid DNA manufacturing facility in Carlsbad to meet a rapidly growing demand for...
Carlsbad City Council discusses ethics ordinance
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council is expected to finalize its ethics ordinance in the coming months after another workshop regarding the subject on June...
Carlsbad City Council identifies community values to help achieve goals
CARLSBAD — Three high-level community values were prioritized by the Carlsbad City Council on Feb. 11 during its second goal-setting workshop. This is the first...
Carlsbad councilwoman facing possible censure by San Diego Democrats
CARLSBAD — A rift among the local Democratic ranks appears to have turned Carlsbad City Councilwoman Priya Bhat-Patel’s allies into adversaries. According to a recent...
Carlsbad moves forward with COVID-19 enforcement, relief programs
More enforcement and potential to be disqualified from the city’s pandemic assistance programs were approved by the City Counci...
Carlsbad committee shakeup bumps Schumacher from SANDAG, CEA
CARLSBAD — During a Jan. 12 Carlsbad City Council meeting, the city reorganized members for its regional and municipal committees, including prominent board seats on...
Carlsbad declines enhanced COVID-19 enforcement, seeks ‘comprehensive approach’
CARLSBAD — In perhaps one of the most contentious issues facing the city of Carlsbad in years, city officials spared small business owners from enhanced...
North County elected officials call for more equitable plan for businesses
REGION — Every job is essential. It’s the message of Supervisor Jim Desmond and mayors of Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido and Legoland...
Carlsbad Police to increase focus on de-escalation, crisis training
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Police Department announced on Tuesday during a Carlsbad City Council meeting that it will increase focus on de-escalation and crisis management...
Clean Energy Alliance a battleground over project labor agreements
EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of the article incorrectly identified Cori Schumacher as CEA Chairwoman. According to the CEA’s website, Schumacher is listed as chairwoman...
North County elected officials call for plans to reopen economy
REGION — A coalition of North County elected officials discussed the creation of a multi-phase plan by May 1 to address reopening non-essential businesses and...