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Congrats to our Rising Stars of the YearIn September 2025, the Carlsbad Chamber launched its seventh annual Rising Star of the Month program to honor local area high school seniors for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities, and the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. …

Anytime Fitness Carlsbad A new community-focused fitness experience is coming soonCarlsbad is about to welcome a fresh approach to health and wellness.Opening later this year at 5617 Paseo del Norte, Anytime Fitness Carlsbad is more than just a gym—it’s a locally owned fitness community built around one simple mission: helping people transform their health so…

Almost Gala raises over $32,000 for Carlsbad youthAs the crowd continued to grow, you could no longer look to find the person you were seeking by looking for the white or black cowboy hat…it seemed like everyone was wearing one. Everyone was also decked out in their other favorite western wear: vests, bolo ties, bandanas,…

Education is a community ecosystemEducation is evolving beyond the traditional classroom. As technology, workforce needs, and student interests continue to change, communities are rethinking what it means to prepare the next generation for success. In Carlsbad, education is increasingly viewed as a shared responsibility, one that connects schools, families, local organizations, and businesses to create…

Education: The foundation of Carlsbad’s economic success A strong economy begins with a strong workforce, and in Carlsbad, education plays a vital role in preparing the talent that powers our business community. A highly skilled workforce has long been one of the reasons innovative companies choose to locate and grow here, making partnerships between education,…

Diamond Environmental Services, Carlsbad roots sparkleU2’s Bono was “caught” by paparazzi exiting a Diamond portable restroom in 2013. Tiger Woods and other elite golfers used Diamond Premier comfort stations at Torrey Pines Golf Course tournaments. Basketball players and spectators, including then-President Obama, could take advantage of Diamond’s comprehensive sanitation services when Michigan State played UNC…

Meet Carlsbad’s new Economic Development Director, Tess SangsterThe City of Carlsbad has welcomed a familiar face home. Tess Sangster officially joined the city as its new Economic Development Director in April, bringing more than a decade of economic development experience, a strong regional network, and a deep personal connection to the community she now serves.Sangster…

Connection and creativity all summer longEven though Carlsbad has grown and changed over time, residents agree that it still has the small-town beach community character and connectedness that made them want to live here in the first place. Diverse community members of all ages enjoy participating in the wide array of programs and events offered…

Can you reduce GLP-1 doses and keep weight off?Scripps study examines lower dosing for lasting resultWhile glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have been used to treat Type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years, their recent emergence as weight-loss wonder drugs marked a new frontier in medicine. But their effectiveness has left some patients wondering…

The multihyphenate workforce A friend recently shared a story about a young restaurant employee who arrived for his shift and immediately searched for food and a moment to decompress. To some coworkers, it looked lazy or entitled. But what they didn’t know was that he spent his days helping care for his mother and five…