Christine Davis Executive Director Carlsbad Village Association Twenty six years ago a couple dozen local and regional farmers and a handful of crafters and food purveyors set up shop in the parking lot on Roosevelt Street between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue, and so began the legacy of the Carlsbad Farmers’ Market. The year…
Dr. Ben Churchill Superintendent Carlsbad Unified School District Carlsbad Unified preschoolers were among the first students to be greeted in person by their teachers as their elementary school campuses began a phased-in reopening on Monday, September 28. By Friday, October 9, all elementary grades will have been welcomed back to their classrooms, and most of…
Dr. Patricia Prado-Olmos Vice President of Community Engagement California State University San Marcos When Cal State San Marcos created a division in 2011 expressly for the purpose of forging stronger ties with the surrounding region, the idea was considered bold and somewhat novel in the realm of higher education.Over the years, the division of Community…
Jonathan Fohrman Dean of Arts and International Languages MiraCosta College October, as National Arts & Humanities Month, is a time to consider and celebrate the impact that the arts have on our lives and communities. At the present time, it’s difficult to think about the arts without considering the substantial impact that the era of…
David Graham Chief Innovation Officer City of Carlsbad Over the past weeks, we’ve had reason for optimism. Restaurants, retailers, and service providers were able to reopen, resume or expand operations. Recovery in these segments, which account for a significant percentage of employment in Carlsbad, means we can have continued optimism ahead.Perhaps what is more impactful,…
EVEN IF YOU HAVE JUST ONE EMPLOYEE, you must post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your…
Dr. Alexander Meilan, DO Internal Medicine Physician Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Six ways to prevent illness, social isolation and lonelinessOlder adults – especially those with medical conditions – have been hit hard by COVID-19 and need extra support. Those age 65 and older account for 80 according to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC)….
No matter what activity you enjoy, you’ll find a Carlsbad beach that’s perfect for it. Hiking, biking, diving, surfing, bird watching, rock hunting and more. Or maybe just quiet stroll where stress rolls off your shoulders like the waves roll upon the shore. You shouldn’t leave Carlsbad without taking a…
More than 100,000 visitors come to town twice a year for the largest one-day street faire in the nation. The faire runs the first Sunday of May and November. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce organizes the event, which features 900 arts and crafts booths, antiques, Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast, international food center, a huge section with…
Don’t miss one of Carlsbad’s biggest highlights, The Flower Fields. From early March through early May, you can walk through 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers. The breathtaking fields, which offer magnificent views of flowers and the ocean. At the base of the fields is the Armstrong Garden Center, where you can…
