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  • Budget doc 2026-27 news

    Adopted budget prioritizes safety, infrastructure

    Carlsbad City Council adopts balanced 2026-27 budget

    06/16/2026 6:00 PM

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    City Manager's Update, Aug. 6, 2026

    In this week’s update, you’ll find details for this Friday’s TGIF concert – the last at Calavera Hills before we move to Alga Norte Community Park for the final two shows of the season.

    08/06/2026 5:30 PM

  • California state capitol building with american flag

    State housing laws in action

    Recent state housing laws have significantly limited our city’s ability to deny new housing development projects.

    07/31/2026 11:58 AM

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    City Manager's Update, July 30, 2026

    State housing laws are shaping local development projects, highlighting new traffic safety improvements and showing how we’re keeping Carlsbad’s parks and recreation facilities in great shape.

    07/30/2026 5:30 PM

  • COY newsroom

    Carlsbad recognizes Citizens of the Year

    Two Carlsbad residents who have spent decades giving back to the community and creating opportunities to help young people thrive have been named Carlsbad’s Citizens of the Year.

    07/28/2026 7:00 AM

  • Veterans Park Memorial Plaza rendering

    Help shape veterans recognition

    The City Council’s Ad Hoc Veterans Memorial Park Veterans Recognition Subcommittee will hold its second of three meetings on Wednesday, July 29, at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

    07/23/2026 9:22 PM

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    City Manager's Update, July 23, 2026

    Construction on Veterans Memorial Park started this week, so I'm kicking off today's update with a virtual tour video of what will become our city’s largest park.

    07/23/2026 5:30 PM

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    City Manager's Update, July 16, 2026

    As Park and Recreation Month continues, we're sharing a behind-the-scenes look at construction of the Monroe Street Pool improvements, plus how to share input on new public art planned for the Barrio.

    07/16/2026 5:30 PM

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    Tips to beat the heat

    Extreme Heat Watch issued for the San Diego coastal areas, including Carlsbad.

    07/13/2026 10:00 AM

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    City Manager's Update, July 9, 2026

    In today’s update, I’ll share what’s next for Veterans Memorial Park, along with details about this week’s TGIF concert.

    07/09/2026 5:30 PM

  • Officials with shovels at groundbreaking

    Carlsbad breaks ground on Veterans Memorial Park

    The 93.7-acre park will be Carlsbad’s largest community park.

    07/06/2026 4:30 PM

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    City Manager's Update, July 2, 2026

    The holiday weekend is always busy in Carlsbad, so today I’ll be sharing some community safety tips, including a reminder about our new ordinance to curb illegal fireworks.

    07/02/2026 5:30 PM

  • PD Car with flag in background

    Celebrate safely this Fourth of July

    As Independence Day approaches, the City of Carlsbad is reminding residents that all fireworks remain illegal throughout San Diego County and that the city's updated fireworks ordinance is in effect.

    07/02/2026

  • Volunteer engaging with person experiencing homelessness during annual Point-in-Time count in Carlsbad

    Semi-annual report on homelessness

    The city is making steady progress in its efforts to reduce homelessness and its impacts on the community, according to data in the latest semi-annual report provided to the City Council on Tuesday.

    06/30/2026

  • Fireworks

    Tips for safe Fourth of July weekend

    The Carlsbad Police and Fire Departments are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. Here are some essential tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

    06/29/2026

  • Utilities orange cone

    City of Carlsbad Continues Proactive Infrastructure Repairs

    Preventing Pipe Failures and Service Impacts

    06/26/2026 3:03 PM

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    City Manager's Update, June 25, 2026

    Summer is officially underway in Carlsbad, and that was especially apparent at the first TGIF summer concert of the season last Friday at Stagecoach Park. Thanks to everyone who kicked off the festivities! I’m sharing more details on this Friday’s concert in today’s update.

    06/25/2026 5:30 PM

  • PD & Fire HQ with ebikes newsroom

    Carlsbad Police launch e-bike reporting portal

    Carlsbad Police Department launch e-bike reporting portal where community members can submit photos and videos of unsafe e-bike or e-motorcycle activity through the department's online digital evidence portal.

    06/24/2026

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    City Manager's Update, June 18, 2026

    The City Council adopted a balanced budget Tuesday for the fiscal year beginning July 1 that invests in wildfire mitigation and public safety, resumes the College Boulevard road extension analysis and funds the construction of Veterans Memorial Park.

    06/18/2026 5:30 PM

  • City 250th banner

    Carlsbad banners honor America's 250th

    Carlsbad banner program expands with anniversary tribute

    06/18/2026 2:30 PM

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