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Drive safe this holiday season
National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign begins Dec. 12
12/24/2025 9:00 AM
City Manager's Update, Dec. 18, 2025
One year ago today, I stepped into my role as Carlsbad’s City Manager, and I just want to say thank you to the community for making me feel so welcome and to the City Council for this opportunity to serve you.
12/18/2025 6:00 PM
Holiday traffic safety tips
Whether you’re driving, walking or biking, here are some easy ways you can help keep our street safe for everyone.
12/17/2025 9:54 AM
City Manager's Update, Dec. 11, 2025
We’re now in the heart of the holiday season, so today I’ll share some safety tips if you’re decorating your home, putting up a tree or ordering packages.
12/11/2025 8:30 PM
DUI Checkpoint Dec. 12
The City of Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, December 12, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city.
12/09/2025
Barrio parking improvements
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the City Council will consider additional opportunities to add more on-street parking in the Barrio.
12/05/2025 12:51 PM
City Manager's Update, Dec. 4, 2025
New rules aimed at improving e-bike safety are on the way in Carlsbad after the City Council approved several changes this week, including setting a new minimum riding age of 12.
12/04/2025 6:00 PM
New e-bike safety rules
New e-bike safety measures are coming to Carlsbad soon, including a minimum age of 12 for riding e-bikes and rules to strengthen and clarify Carlsbad’s existing e-bike laws. The city will launch a 30-day public information campaign in the new year to raise awareness of the new laws.
12/03/2025 4:02 PM
Carlsbad Police receive state traffic safety grant
Office of Traffic Safety awards $185,000 grant to the Carlsbad Police Department for traffic enforcement program to increase safety on roads
12/03/2025
Stay safe this holiday season
A few simple precautions can help prevent emergencies and keep celebrations safe.
12/03/2025
Proposed e-bike safety measures
New e-bike safety measures, including adopting a minimum age of 12 for riding e-bikes, will go before the City Council next Tuesday, Dec. 2. The recommendations are coming from staff and the city’s Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission.
12/01/2025 8:50 AM
City Manager's Update, Nov. 26, 2025
As we head into Thanksgiving, I want to express how much I appreciate you being a part of this community and taking the time to read these updates each week. It truly means a lot.
11/26/2025 2:30 PM
City Manager's Update, Nov. 20, 2025
With Thanksgiving a week away, today’s update includes some tips and resources to help you enjoy the holiday safely and sustainably.
11/20/2025 6:00 PM
Final design for Barrio traffic calming
More than 40 high visibility crosswalks, four all-way stop signs and a traffic circle will be installed in the Barrio under a plan to reduce speeds in the neighborhood the City Council approved this week.
11/20/2025 4:56 PM
E-bike minimum age
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the City Council will consider new e-bike safety measures, including adopting a minimum age of 12 for riding e-bikes in line with Assembly Bill 2234.
11/20/2025 10:27 AM
Holiday shopping safety tips
Holiday shopping safety tips — in stores, online and at home
11/18/2025
City Manager's Update, Nov. 13, 2025
With construction now underway on a project to replace the beach stairs and widen the sidewalk along Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine and Tamarack avenues, we have received a few follow-up questions from the community.
11/13/2025 6:00 PM
City Manager's Update, Nov. 6, 2025
Carlsbad’s coastline is one of our greatest treasures, and this week the city is beginning a project to enhance our iconic bluff-top walkway and access to the beach.
11/06/2025 6:00 PM
City Manager's Update, Oct. 30, 2025
With Halloween tomorrow and Daylight Saving Time ending Sunday, there will be more people out and about after dark.
10/30/2025 6:30 PM
City Manager's Update, Oct. 23, 2025
This week, the City Council took another major step forward on Veterans Memorial Park by adopting construction plans for the park and giving staff the go-ahead to seek bids from construction contractors
10/23/2025 6:30 PM