North Coast Current

Carlsbad budget surplus gives boost to programs, pension payments

North Coast Current • October 5, 2023

Carlsbad pension payments and community programs are among the items getting an extra financial boost thanks to funds from a budget surplus, the city recently announced.

Preserved Home: Energy bar recipe part of bulking up to keep food budget down

Laura Woolfrey Macklem • February 7, 2023

The grocery game of creating a bountiful pantry with a frugal approach is always profitable, lulls concerns of shortages, and provides more spontaneous creative freedom in the kitchen. Even with rising grocery prices, you can still eat up the savings.

Metrolink Board Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Budget

OsideNews • July 1, 2019

Provides funding for additional service and safety technology with no fare increase Los Angeles CA— Last week the Metrolink Board of Directors approved the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) budget totaling $329.7...

Local community colleges weigh challenges of new state funding model

Joel Vaughn • February 14, 2019

The purpose of community college lies in its funding, and that model is undergoing some key changes.

$15 Billion Surplus Projected for California’s 2019-20 Budget

OsideNews • November 15, 2018

Sacramento CA— On Wednesday, the non-partisan Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) released its fiscal forecast for the 2019-20 budget year which predicts that California will have a significant surplus...

Carlsbad Budget Approved

OsideNews • June 30, 2016

Carlsbad CA— The Carlsbad City Council on Tuesday approved a $315 million budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. The spending plan will enable the city to maintain high service levels for residents...

City of Carlsbad Discusses Upcoming Budget

OsideNews • June 15, 2016

Carlsbad CA— According to a staff presentation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, a stable local economy and diverse business sector are continuing to have a positive effect on the city’s financial...

Carlsbad Approves Balanced Budget

OsideNews • July 1, 2015

Carlsbad CA— The Carlsbad City Council approved a $313.5 million budget Tuesday that includes new parks projects, road improvements and investments in water reliability, in addition to setting aside...

Public invited to comment on $240.4 million Carlsbad budget

North Coast Current • June 10, 2015

The city of Carlsbad invites residents to participate in a workshop June 11 covering the city’s proposed $240.4 million operating budget. The workshop, set for 6 p.m. at the Faraday Administration...

Carlsbad Budget Presented, Public Workshop Set for June 11

OsideNews • June 10, 2015

Carlsbad CA— According to a report presented to the City Council Tuesday, the city’s proposed $240.4 million operating budget focuses on maintaining and enhancing Carlsbad’s quality of life while...

Carlsbad honored for city budgeting practices

North Coast Current • February 3, 2015

Carlsbad has received binational recognition for its budgeting practices, the city announced Feb. 2. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded Carlsbad a Distinguished...