Keith Blackburn Q&As
What is your position on the Village/Barrio plan? The Barrio and Village are the heart of Carlsbad. The Village was my first exposure to Carlsbad...
Keith Blackburn
Seven candidates file papers for City Council
One dropped out and another took his place....
Seven candidates vie for two seats on Carlsbad council
The options are plentiful but only two will find a seat in the race for the City Council....
Carlsbad to spruce up state beaches
CARLSBAD — For years, the picnic areas and bluffs along Tamarack/Frazee State Beach in Carlsbad have languished from neglect. Rachel StineRachel Stine is a staff...
City Council rejects parks upkeep outsourcing
CARLSBAD — After two years of study and debate, the Carlsbad City Council decided not to outsource the city’s parks maintenance on Feb. 25, preventing...
Farmers’ market criticized by surrounding businesses
CARLSBAD — After months of grumbling to city officials, business owners had the opportunity to air their grievances about the Carlsbad farmers’ market at the...
Deal secures cleaner, smaller power plant
CARLSBAD — Facing the inevitability of a new energy plant along its coastline, Carlsbad used its only remaining power — its ability to influence how...
In tale of two hotels, Westin gets vote
CARLSBAD — Legoland and Grand Pacific Resorts went head to head with competing hotel expansion proposals at the Nov. 5 City Council meeting over a...
Carlsbad in the process of banning pet sales
CARLSBAD — At its Oct. 8 meeting, Carlsbad City Council adopted an urgency ordinance that immediately bans the sale of cats and dogs within the...
Carlsbad on its way to banning pet sales
CARLSBAD — At its Oct. 8 meeting, Carlsbad City Council adopted an urgency ordinance that immediately bans the sale of cats and dogs within the...
