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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECarlsbad Village Street Faire Returns May 3 with New Experiences, Local Flavor, and Limited-Edition MerchCarlsbad, CA — April 2026 — The iconic Carlsbad Village Street Faire returns on Sunday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing thousands of visitors to the heart of downtown Carlsbad for one of the largest one-day…

San Diego’s allergy surge this seasonIf your eyes are itchy, your nose is running, and you feel like you’re sneezing on a loop, you’re not imagining it. San Diego was recently ranked No. 2 on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2026 Allergy Capitals® list, which measures how challenging major U.S. cities are for…

Arts, Culture and Creativity MonthIn California, April is Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month! According to statewide advocacy organization Californians for the Arts, the month-long celebration “honors the resilience, resistance, and renewal that emerge when creative voices are valued and amplified.”For nearly four decades, Carlsbad has demonstrated its steadfast commitment to arts and culture in our…

Carlsbad Chamber welcomes new and renewing membersThe Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome several new members while also celebrating the many businesses that have renewed their membership. These organizations represent the energy, innovation, and commitment that continue to make Carlsbad a strong and vibrant business community.New members bring fresh ideas, services, and perspectives…

Carlsbad Village: Greener by the dayRemember the early days of transitioning from plastic grocery bags to reusable ones? Building the habit of grabbing canvas totes or insulated bags from the back seat before entering the store did not happen overnight. For many, it meant turning around mid-stride to retrieve them—again and again. But over time,…

Strengthening student outcomes and North County’s future workforceAltus Schools Coastal (“Altus Schools”), formerly known as Audeo Charter School II, is redefining public education in North County San Diego through a model that prioritizes flexibility, personalization, and measurable outcomes. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school delivers an innovative approach that not only supports…

The Gemologists of Chocolate: Quality cacao from the Amazon to CarlsbadIn a quiet Carlsbad warehouse, something extraordinary is unfolding.Just two years ago, husband-and-wife duo Jose and Samoa Visconti began making chocolate at home. Today, Cacao Adventures Company operates from its own local warehouse, with booming online demand and a tasting room on the horizon. But…

2026 Green Business EXPOAs Board Chair of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, I’m proud to invite our chamber members, community, partners, and regional leaders to join us for Carlsbad’s premier sustainability event, the Green Business Expo. This is our signature celebration of Earth Day in North County.This year’s Green Business Expo will once again highlight…

Why group travel may be the best way to see the worldKathy Steffen, Director of FunTravel, for me, has never simply been about visiting a place. It’s about experiencing it — understanding its history, tasting its food, meeting its people, and returning home feeling somehow changed. Over the years, I’ve discovered that the how of…