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City Manager's Update, June 19, 2025
Increasing investments in public safety, keeping libraries open on Sundays and funding construction of Veterans Memorial Park are all part of the balanced budget the City Council adopted Tuesday for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
06/19/2025 5:30 PM
Balanced budget adopted boosts reserves
The Carlsbad City Council approved next fiscal year’s budget Tuesday.
06/17/2025 8:37 PM
City Manager's Update, June 12, 2025
As I send today’s update, City of Carlsbad Fire and Police Departments remain on the scene responding to a vegetation fire in eastern Carlsbad, in a canyon near Ranch Santa Fe Road and San Elijo Road.
06/12/2025 6:00 PM
City Manager's Update, June 5, 2025
I’m always happy to share updates on key city projects underway, and this week I’ll give you a behind the scenes look at the work to revamp the Monroe Street Pool.
06/05/2025 6:00 PM
City Manager's Update, May 29, 2025
With graduation season here and summer just around the corner, this week’s update includes tips for celebrating safely, plus ways to enjoy our beautiful trails as we enter Great Outdoors Month in June.
05/29/2025 6:00 PM
City Manager's Update, May 22, 2025
At first glance, Sunday hours at the library and making sure reliable water flows when you turn on your tap might not seem connected—but both are core city services made possible by the City of Carlsbad’s annual budget.
05/22/2025 6:15 PM
Carlsbad projects balanced budget, boosts reserves
The City of Carlsbad’s proposed budget for next fiscal year invests in the community’s highest priorities, sets aside money for future infrastructure needs and grows the city’s cash reserves – all while projecting a balanced budget through fiscal year 2031.
05/16/2025 8:59 AM
City Manager's Update, May 15, 2025
The start of the 2025 TGIF Concerts in the Parks season is a little more than a month away. Today I’m sharing the details on the band lineup for each of the nine concerts, along with a preview of the city’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget.
05/15/2025 6:15 PM
Carlsbad Police arrest elder fraud suspects
The Carlsbad Police Department, in collaboration with the FBI’s Elder Justice Task Force and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, has arrested two suspects in separate but similar elder fraud cases involving the theft of more than $140,000 in cash and gold bullion.
05/14/2025
City Manager's Update, May 8, 2025
At the City of Carlsbad, we’re always looking for ways to increase efficiency, improve safety and use resources wisely. This week, I’m featuring a water system upgrade that checks all those boxes, including a behind the scenes video.
05/08/2025 6:30 PM
Community budget workshop
Community members who want to learn about the city’s proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1 can come to a special community budget workshop on Thursday, May 22. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and take community feedback.
05/07/2025 11:33 AM
City Manager's Update, May 1, 2025
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18. At 1 p.m. that day, the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane and the Georgina Cole Library will open for Sunday hours for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ll share more details below in this week’s update.
05/01/2025 6:30 PM
Carlsbad green businesses
On April 29, the Carlsbad City Council recognized 15 local businesses that have taken steps to implement environmentally friendly practices through the Carlsbad Green Business Program.
05/01/2025 11:00 AM
Veterans Park art
Three design concepts are now available for community input to help shape the public art planned for the future Veterans Memorial Park.
04/25/2025 11:55 AM
Shark advisory at Tamarack
A confirmed shark sighting was reported on Friday off the Carlsbad coast near state lifeguard Tower 37, just north of Tamarack State Beach.
04/25/2025
City Manager's Update, April 24, 2025
Today, I’ll share how you can get involved with two public art projects underway in our community – one that will be at the highest point of our future Veterans Memorial Park and the other at the I-5 Chestnut underpass.
04/24/2025 6:30 PM
Environmental Sustainability Commission
At its meeting Tuesday, which also happened to be Earth Day, the Carlsbad City Council approved changing the Beach Preservation Commission into a broader Environmental Sustainability Commission.
04/23/2025 5:10 PM
Utilities rate increases
On Tuesday, rate increases were approved for water, sewer and recycled water based on recent studies to determine the actual cost of providing these services. Keep reading for additional information on what’s changing, why increases are needed and what we’re doing to reduce operating costs.
04/22/2025 12:25 PM
Arbor Day tree planting
The City of Carlsbad is celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday, April 26, by hosting a volunteer tree-planting event at Stagecoach Community Park.
04/22/2025 11:30 AM
City Manager's Update, April 17, 2025
Monday’s jolt served as a not-so-subtle reminder that we live in earthquake country. While I'm glad to report there was no major damage and no injuries, I thought this would be a good time to remind you of a few earthquake and emergency preparedness tips from our Fire Department.
04/17/2025 6:30 PM