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10 Ways to cope with difficult relatives during the holidays

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Jess Levy
10 Ways to cope with difficult relatives during the holidaysKeep family gatherings friendly and conflict-free with these tipsGetting together with relatives this holiday season? Family gatherings are usually seen as joyful, but many people find them overwhelming and not good for their mental health.Personality conflicts, yearly fights, and difficult relatives can ruin the celebration. This…

White elephant exchange, Carlsbad style

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Jess Levy
White elephant exchange, Carlsbad styleCarlsbad is home to incredible makers, boutiques, and artisans offering one-of-a-kind gifts that make the season brighter. Whether you’re finding the perfect present, filling stockings, or grabbing something clever for your next White Elephant exchange, here are some local favorites to make your list merry and bright.For the Foodies And HostsImpress…

Carlsbad named in top places to visit for food and drink in 2026

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Jess Levy
These U.S. cities were named top places to visit for food and drink in 2026‘Travel + Leisure’ dropped its 50 Places to Visit in 2026 list.Looking for travel inspiration? Each year, Travel + Leisure reveals its “50 Places to Travel,” prompting annual updates to wanderlust wish lists. This year, the team sifted through over 100 potential destinations, adding…

Pacific Nexus Acquires Nonstop Printing

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Jess Levy
Pacific Nexus Acquires Nonstop Printing, Expanding Creative and Print Capabilities Across USASAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Pacific Nexus, the multidisciplinary creative collective housing Pacific Studio, Pacific Press, and Pacific Brandworks, today announced its acquisition of Nonstop Printing, a Hollywood-based print studio known for design-driven production, premium finishing, and sustainable printing…

MiraCosta College Superintendent announces retirement 

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Jess Levy
MiraCosta College Superintendent announces retirement Dr. Sunita “Sunny” Cooke, Superintendent/President of MiraCosta Community College District since 2015 and a respected leader in higher education for nearly four decades, has announced her plans to retire in the summer of 2026.In a message to the MiraCosta College community, Dr. Cooke shared, “After much reflection, I have decided to…

Pacific Ridge School hosts second Annual Mayors’ Forum

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Jess Levy
Pacific Ridge School hosts second Annual Mayors’ ForumOn Thursday, October 23rd, Pacific Ridge School hosted its Second Annual Mayors’ Forum. There, Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn, Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers, San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones, Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner, and Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez discussed housing and homelessness policy in a forum moderated by Voice…

Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Carlsbad Village

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Jess Levy
Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Carlsbad VillageSmall Business Saturday is more than a shopping day—it’s a celebration of the heart and soul of our communities: the local businesses that make our neighborhoods vibrant, unique, and resilient.Founded by American Express in 2010 during the Great Recession, Small Business Saturday was created to encourage holiday shoppers to…

Celebrate the season, shop local

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Jess Levy
Celebrate the season, shop localAs the holiday season approaches, Carlsbad is ready to sparkle with joyful cheer. Twinkling lights, festive banners, and charming storefront displays will be popping up across the city, setting the stage for a season filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit. This year, make your holiday shopping more than just a…

Live like you really mean it

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Jess Levy
Live like you really mean itHave you ever had a gun put to your head? I have. It wasn’t fun.We emigrated from England to the United States in 1992 when I was 13. On the first day, we checked into a budget motel in Escondido. It’s no longer there. I believe the roaches and termites…

The art of giving

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Jess Levy
The art of givingUnless you have been living under a rock or in a cloistered monastery for the past 10 years, I’m sure you have heard of GivingTuesday.  It was created in 2012 as a simple idea…create a day that encourages people to do good. It is always the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which means it…
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