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District 1 City Council vacancy update
The City Council decided to proceed with an appointment process to fill the remainder of the term for the District 1 City Council vacancy. An election was estimated to cost between $450,000 and $650,000 and could not take place until next April. The City Council will finalize the appointment process
07/23/1996
DUI checkpoint Sept. 6
The City of Carlsbad Police Department, in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol, will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 6, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city.
09/05/2024
Large amount of methamphetamine possession arrest
On August 16, 2024, at 9:42 p.m. police officers from the City of Carlsbad Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop for a vehicle code violation on Interstate 5 just north of Las Pulgas Road, Oceanside.
08/17/2024
Serious injury traffic collision
On August 15, 2024, at 8:02 p.m. the City of Carlsbad Police Department was called to the intersection of Batiquitos Drive and Daisy Avenue due to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and an electric motorcycle.
08/16/2024
State of the City 8/27
Community members can learn more about major City of Carlsbad projects and initiatives from the past year, as well as what’s planned for the year ahead, by attending or watching the 2024 State of the City video presentation at the City Council meeting on Aug. 27.
08/12/2024
Why we’re safer together in Carlsbad
At Monday’s Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission meeting, our Police Department presented traffic collision data from the second quarter of the year. So far this year, we have had zero traffic related fatalities in Carlsbad, compared to six during the same timeframe last year and five the first six
08/09/2024 1:00 PM
November ballot lookahead
Carlsbad voters will decide during this November’s election who will serve two district seats on the City Council, who will fill the vacancy for City Treasurer, and whether to amend a Carlsbad-specific law that requires voter approval on certain projects and real-property purchases that cost
06/20/2024 2:42 PM
Balanced budget adopted
The Carlsbad City Council approved a balanced budget Tuesday and will begin the new fiscal year July 1 with healthy revenues, increased cash reserves and among the lowest pension debts in the region. The fiscal year 2024-25 city budget also sets aside money for future infrastructure investments.
06/19/2024 9:12 AM
Community budget workshop
Carlsbad residents interested in finding out about the city’s proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1 can come to a special community budget workshop where city staff will be on hand to answer questions and take community feedback.
05/09/2024 11:33 AM
Federal housing grants awarded
The Carlsbad City Council on Tuesday awarded $518,215 in federal grants to local organizations with programs that prevent and reduce homelessness, preserve affordable housing and provide fair housing services in Carlsbad.
05/08/2024 9:07 AM
Sustainable Carlsbad newsletter
Read the first issue of our new environmental sustainability newsletter.
03/29/2024 3:34 PM
Goal update: Economic vitality
The city recently shared the first annual progress report on the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. Over the next several weeks, the city will share details of each goal, starting with economic vitality.
02/28/2024 2:48 PM
Finding solutions to airport noise
The City Council continues to explore ways to reduce noise resulting from planes flying in and out of Palomar Airport. The challenge is that the County of San Diego operates the airport and the FAA controls flight paths.
02/15/2024 5:47 PM
Help Carlsbad reinvest in its agricultural heritage
If you’re looking for a simple way to serve our community, please consider applying for one of two open seats on a citizens advisory committee that helps the city reinvest in its agricultural heritage.
02/03/2024 9:08 AM
Robertson Ranch Park designs
The City of Carlsbad is asking the community to weigh in on three potential design concepts for Robertson Ranch Park, the city’s newest park, planned for the corner of Cannon Road and El Camino Real.
01/29/2024 6:30 PM
New pickleball court options
Carlsbad residents who enjoy the nation’s fastest growing sport can weigh in on locations for new pickleball courts at two upcoming public meetings.
01/19/2024 5:59 PM
Sand on our beaches
The latest storms have done a number on our beaches, washing precious sand out to sea and, in some cases, leaving nothing but a bed of rocks behind. This is typical for winter months, with some sand returning during the summer.
01/18/2024 4:10 PM
Regional roles set for 2024
City Council decided Tuesday to keep all City Council members in their existing assignments for City Council committees and the boards of regional agencies that handle issues such as public transit, water and public safety. The City Council also voted to keep City Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel as
12/13/2023 5:56 PM
San Diego Startup Week Launches Oct. 23 in Carlsbad
The 11th annual San Diego Startup Week conference for local entrepreneurs begins Monday, Oct. 23, in Carlsbad. The event brings together startup leaders, tech talent and the investors across greater San Diego.
10/19/2023 8:00 AM
Climate Action Plan Update
Proposed actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ready for review
10/17/2023 5:41 PM