“To an extent, local Facebook groups do serve a similar need for local information, getting oriented in your environment and staying on top of your community,” said Katherine Ognyanova, an assistant ...

A sign for the City of Carlsbad, April 4, 2018. The Carlsbad City Council gets a lot of emails. They’re typically from concerned constituents about upcoming meetings. But in the lead-up to the July 15 ...

Many community Facebook groups serve as platforms for debate, sharing information and connecting with local businesses. Some groups focus on specific interests, such as local restaurants or providing ...