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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 workforceA 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 younger…

Travel to Prague, Budapest & the Danube Christmas MarketsThere is truly nothing quite like Europe during the holiday season, and this is your invitation to experience it in the most effortless, memorable way possible. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is excited to present our 2026 European Christmas Markets trip featuring Prague, Budapest, and the Danube…

La Costa Canyon High School opportunitiesAs the only high school in Carlsbad within the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD), La Costa Canyon High School (LCC) is known for providing students with opportunities to explore their interests, discover their strengths, and pursue their goals.From rigorous academics and championship athletics to award-winning arts programs and…

It’s about more than movies under the starsGet your blankets and low-back chairs ready. The Carlsbad Village Association is excited to announce the movie lineup for the 2026 Flicks at the Fountain series.Returning every Thursday from July 9 through August 6, Flicks at the Fountain brings free outdoor movies to the heart of Carlsbad Village,…

MiraCosta College celebrates Class of 2026 MiraCosta College proudly celebrated its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Frontwave Arena, honoring this year’s graduates whose perseverance, academic achievement, and commitment to community reflect the College’s mission of transforming lives and communities through education. The Class of 2026 represents resilience, determination, and hope. Every…

Celebrating leadership that strengthens CarlsbadEach year, the CBAD Awards give us an opportunity to recognize the individuals and organizations that help make Carlsbad a thriving place to live, work, and do business. While every nominee represents excellence in their own right, two honorees stood out this year for their leadership, service, and impact on our…

Modern leadershipAs we focus on this issue among our emerging leaders, it is fun to look at the defining characteristics of different generations.  I choose to focus particularly on Millennials (a.k.a. Generation Y), as they are generally considered to be people born between about 1981 and 1996, making them roughly 30–45 years old in 2026. …

Protecting your most treasured assetsHave you ever been forced to evacuate your home and wondered if it would still be standing when you came back? As Southern Californians, many of us have indeed had this experience.  And if you personally haven’t, you probably know someone who has. What do you take with you? Do you…