Carlsbad, CA

City Manager's Update, Sept. 10, 2026

This week, the city declared a local emergency to expedite work to proactively stabilize a coastal bluff along a portion of south Carlsbad Boulevard ahead of possible strong El Niño conditions this winter.

Local emergency to expedite proactive bluff stabilization

City of Carlsbad declares local emergency to expedite proactive coastal bluff stabilization along south Carlsbad Boulevard.

How we’re preparing for El Niño

The city is closely monitoring forecasts and proactively preparing for the possibility of strong El Niño conditions.

An update on Carlsbad beaches

This update on Carlsbad beaches was provided by City Manager, Geoff Patnoe, and was originally published in the City Manager’s Update, September 3, 2026 edition: