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The best Small Business Saturday yetThe holiday shopping season kicks off with Black Friday, when big-box retailers roll out their biggest deals. But the following day offers something even better: an opportunity to celebrate the independent businesses that give our communities their character, create local jobs, and make our downtowns places people love to visit.Small…

Learning to lead at Pacific Ridge SchoolIt’s tempting to associate leadership with titles: team captain, club president, yearbook editor, or event chair. But the skills needed for effective leadership are cultivated long before titles arrive.Learning to listen. Speaking up when you have something to contribute. Working with others who may approach a problem differently. Taking…

A community that serves those who servedOne of the things I love most about being part of the Carlsbad business community is seeing the many different ways people choose to serve. Some serve through their businesses. Some volunteer their time. Some mentor the next generation. And some dedicate themselves to supporting the people who have…

TrueCare and Palomar Family Counseling Service mergeTrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving San Diego and Riverside counties, and Palomar Family Counseling Service (PFCS), a trusted provider of behavioral health services in North San Diego County since 1956, have merged. Together, the organizations will expand access to integrated, whole-person care by making it easier for…

October is National Arts and Humanities MonthOn Oct. 6, the City Council is set to proclaim October as “National Arts and Humanities Month” in the City of Carlsbad. Organized as a national celebration by Americans for the Arts, this year’s theme, “Stories Unite Us,” recognizes that stories have the power to connect us—to reveal who…

Your Vote. Your Community. Your Choice. Local elections have a direct impact on the community where we live, work, and do business. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Voter Resource Guide is designed to give voters an opportunity to learn more about the candidates seeking local office, including their backgrounds, priorities and perspectives on issues…

Welcome to the Chamber zoneWith apologies to Rod Serling and the Twilight Zone…“Imagine, if you will, a world where you have the finest restaurants and shopping, as well as a list of amazing businesses in almost every business category in Carlsbad at your fingertips wherever you are!”Imagine no more, my friends, because the Carlsbad Chamber…

A balanced approach to technology in EUSD classrooms Educational technology and screen time are something that students, staff, and families are talking about everywhere. The challenge is no longer how to incorporate technology into classrooms, but how to use it more thoughtfully. As educators, we strive to ensure students develop the digital skills they need for…