Carlsbad budget to remain balanced, add to reserves, city reports

News Release • July 8, 2025

The Carlsbad City Council approved the new fiscal year's budget June 17, which setting aside money for future infrastructure needs and adding to the city's cash reserves while projecting a balanced budget through fiscal year 2031.

Encinitas extends deadline for 3 commission seat applications

North Coast Current • March 8, 2024

The city of Encinitas seeks applicants to fill vacancies on two of its commissions, with an extended deadline of Thursday, March 14.

Encinitas seeks applicants to fill 21 commission seats

North Coast Current • December 31, 2023

The city of Encinitas faces numerous vacancies on commissions in 2024, including Planning Commission representatives for Old Encinitas and Cardiff, and officials have put the word for applicants.

Carlsbad puts call out for residents to serve on city panels

North Coast Current • December 8, 2023

The city of Carlsbad seeks residents interested in filling numerous seats on several advisory boards starting in 2024.

North County mayors: Big-city solutions can’t be shoehorned into smaller cities

J.W. August • February 25, 2023

What works well in the governance of big metros such as San Diego is not necessarily a good fit for smaller cities. That was the message delivered by the mayors of Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista and Coronado during a recent presentation sponsored by the Building Industry Association of San Diego.

Oceanside officials seek residents’ General Plan input

OsideNews • October 19, 2022

The city of Oceanside invites residents to an open house Wednesday, Oct. 26, on proposed updates to the General Plan.

Carlsbad adopts balanced budget with city’s quality of life in mind

OsideNews • June 18, 2022

Carlsbad CA— The city of Carlsbad will continue to invest in community priorities such as public safety, protecting the environmental protection and Carlsbad’s quality of life thanks to a balanced...

Carlsbad adopts balanced budget with city’s quality of life in mind

News Release • June 18, 2022

The city of Carlsbad will continue to invest in community priorities such as public safety, protecting the environmental protection and Carlsbad’s quality of life thanks to a balanced budget adopted by the City Council on June 14.

Encinitas city meetings go virtual again after COVID-19 outbreak

OsideNews • May 20, 2022

North Coast Current: Encinitas CA— The Encinitas City Council and other panels are returning to virtual meetings until further notice after an outbreak of COVID-19 infections at City Hall. The City Council...

Encinitas city meetings go virtual again after COVID-19 outbreak

North Coast Current • May 20, 2022

The Encinitas City Council and other panels are returning to virtual meetings until further notice after an outbreak of COVID-19 infections at City Hall.

CARLSBAD: City Attorney Celia A. Brewer announces retirement

News Release • April 22, 2022

Carlsbad City Attorney Celia A. Brewer has announced her plan to retire, following a 29-year career in public service, the last nine and a half at the City of Carlsbad. Brewer informed the City Council of her accelerated retirement plans this week, following a 2019 diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

CARLSBAD: City Attorney Celia A. Brewer announces retirement

OsideNews • April 22, 2022

Carlsbad, CA— Carlsbad City Attorney Celia A. Brewer has announced her plan to retire, following a 29-year career in public service, the last nine and a half at the City of Carlsbad. Brewer informed...