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    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

  • Repair and recycle

    5 R’s of sustainability

    You may be familiar with the three R’s of sustainability: reduce, reuse and recycle, but what about the other two?

    05/01/2024 2:00 PM

  • Arbor Day

    Celebrating Arbor Day

    For 20 years in a row, the City of Carlsbad has been named a Tree City by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

    04/25/2024 12:30 PM

  • Sustainability

    Delivering on sustainability

    This week, we're highlighting some of the ways the City of Carlsbad is leading the way in environmental sustainability.

    04/18/2024 11:44 AM

  • CAP annual report

    Climate action progress

    Sharing the Climate Action Plan annual report for 2023.

    04/17/2024 11:30 AM

  • Green Business Network

    Recognizing green businesses

    Nineteen Carlsbad businesses that have taken steps to implement environmentally friendly business practices are officially part of the Carlsbad Green Business Program.

    04/17/2024 11:00 AM

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    Public art meeting

    Last year, we received input from veterans and others on the vision for the public art that will be featured on the upper plateau at Veterans Memorial Park. After issuing a national Call for Artists Qualifications to recruit potential artists or artist teams for the project, the city received 35 qua

    04/16/2024

  • Chief of Police

    Meet the Chief

    On April 15, the City of Carlsbad officially welcomed our new Police Chief, the 11th since the city’s founding in 1952. Christie Calderwood steps into this new role after serving the Carlsbad Police Department for the past 18 years.

    04/15/2024

  • Repair and recycle

    Trash to treasure

    Repair, reduce, reuse and recycle for Earth Month.

    04/10/2024 4:00 PM

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    Organic waste recycling

    The city’s organic waste recycling program will turn food and yard clippings into compost and mulch, giving them new life.

    04/04/2024

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    City Council meetings explained

    City Council meetings are where it all happens – from approving our annual budget and reviewing proposed projects to passing new city laws and listening to what’s on the minds of community members.

    04/02/2024

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    Sustainable Carlsbad newsletter

    Read the first issue of our new environmental sustainability newsletter.

    03/29/2024 3:34 PM

  • E-bikes on the coast

    Spring break traffic safety

    Spring break is around the corner in Carlsbad, and you may notice more kids, teens and families walking and biking. Here are some tips to help everyone stay safe on the road.

    03/18/2024 9:29 AM

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    Celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day responsibly: Designate a driver

    With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations fast approaching, the City of Carlsbad Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate responsibly by designating a sober driver - your lucky charm for a safe and enjoyable celebration.

    03/14/2024

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    Safeguarding your home during spring break

    With spring breaks starting and families embarking on vacations, an empty house can become a prime target for an opportunist burglar. The City of Carlsbad Police Department suggests taking proactive steps to safeguard your home, so that you can enjoy peace of mind while on vacation knowing that your

    03/13/2024

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    Sustainable spring cleaning

    Just in time for the first day of spring next week, the City of Carlsbad is sharing tips and resources to make spring cleaning easy and safe for the environment, too. Sustainability and protecting Carlsbad’s natural environment is one of the top goals in the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan.

    03/12/2024