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A community that serves those who servedOne of the things I love most about being part of the Carlsbad business community is seeing the many different ways people choose to serve. Some serve through their businesses. Some volunteer their time. Some mentor the next generation. And some dedicate themselves to supporting the people who have…

TrueCare and Palomar Family Counseling Service mergeTrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving San Diego and Riverside counties, and Palomar Family Counseling Service (PFCS), a trusted provider of behavioral health services in North San Diego County since 1956, have merged. Together, the organizations will expand access to integrated, whole-person care by making it easier for…

October is National Arts and Humanities MonthOn Oct. 6, the City Council is set to proclaim October as “National Arts and Humanities Month” in the City of Carlsbad. Organized as a national celebration by Americans for the Arts, this year’s theme, “Stories Unite Us,” recognizes that stories have the power to connect us—to reveal who…

Your Vote. Your Community. Your Choice. Local elections have a direct impact on the community where we live, work, and do business. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Voter Resource Guide is designed to give voters an opportunity to learn more about the candidates seeking local office, including their backgrounds, priorities and perspectives on issues…

Welcome to the Chamber zoneWith apologies to Rod Serling and the Twilight Zone…“Imagine, if you will, a world where you have the finest restaurants and shopping, as well as a list of amazing businesses in almost every business category in Carlsbad at your fingertips wherever you are!”Imagine no more, my friends, because the Carlsbad Chamber…

A balanced approach to technology in EUSD classrooms Educational technology and screen time are something that students, staff, and families are talking about everywhere. The challenge is no longer how to incorporate technology into classrooms, but how to use it more thoughtfully. As educators, we strive to ensure students develop the digital skills they need for…

CSUSM celebrates opening of new housing, dining facilityCelebration was in the air at Cal State San Marcos on Aug. 3, as hundreds gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Black Oak Hall and Kwíila Dining.Black Oak Hall is CSUSM’s fourth housing community, and Kwíila Dining is the university’s second dining facility. Kwíila,…

Halloween in the Village returns October 31 Halloween is getting an earlier start in Carlsbad Village this year! On Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., families are invited to dress up, grab their candy buckets, and spend the day exploring the Village during Halloween in the Village.With new earlier hours, there is…

The Human StoryOctober is National Book Month, which gives us a chance to celebrate something that feels increasingly important in an AI-powered world: the human story.At a time when artificial intelligence can generate an essay in seconds, brainstorm a dozen book titles before your coffee gets cold and help anyone sound like a polished professional,…