Carlsbad, CA

City Manager's Update, March 5, 2026

I’m coming to your inbox today with breaking news: We just released the TGIF Concerts in the Parks schedule and I’ve got it for you in today’s update.

TGIF band lineup

Break out your dancing shoes. A talented roster of musical acts will grace the stage at three Carlsbad parks during this summer’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks series.

Grand Avenue street improvements

The City of Carlsbad is considering ways to improve parking and traffic safety along Grand Avenue by converting existing parallel parking to diagonal parking and installing a new all-way stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue at Madison Street.

Spring forward and stay safe

Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m.