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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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECarlsbad Chamber of Commerce Receives 2026 CalChamber President’s Circle Award for Sixth Consecutive YearCARLSBAD, Calif. — The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce has been recognized with the 2026 President’s Circle Award by the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber), marking the sixth consecutive year the Carlsbad Chamber has earned the prestigious statewide honor.Presented during CalChamber’s…

Inside Pacific Ridge School’s Model UN ConferencePacific Ridge School students recently hosted the 16th Annual FirebirdMUN Conference, welcoming 175 high school delegates from five local schools to campus for a full Saturday of global debate, collaboration, and diplomacy. Planned and run by students, FirebirdMUN has become a longstanding tradition in the greater San Diego region.…

28 years of creativity at the coastFor nearly three decades, the Carlsbad Village Association’s Art in the Village has transformed downtown Carlsbad into a vibrant, open-air gallery—where creativity spills onto the streets, and the coastal breeze carries the sounds of live music and artistic expression. Returning Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,…