On Tuesday, the City Council directed staff to return at a future meeting with possible options for allowing leashed dogs in certain park areas and potential locations for adding dog parks citywide.
03/19/2025 12:02 PM
The Monroe Street Pool will close temporarily on Monday, March 31, for a reconstruction project that will take about 18 months.
03/18/2025 10:52 AM
Hope everyone is staying safe and dry amid this week’s series of storms. Speaking of safety, please make sure you have this number saved in your phone: 442-339-2197.
03/13/2025 6:00 PM
Just before sunrise Monday, a group of community members waited outside the Alga Norte Aquatic Center, counting down the seconds until the facility reopened with renovations to the pools, spa, bathrooms and locker rooms.
03/06/2025 6:00 PM
On Tuesday, the City Council took action to address quality of life concerns related to people living in vehicles.
03/05/2025 8:00 PM
I want to begin this week’s update by getting right to a couple of actions the City Council took Tuesday on issues top of mind in our community:
02/27/2025 8:30 PM
The City of Carlsbad is now halfway through carrying out its first 5-Year Strategic Plan.
02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Halfway through the fiscal year, city revenues are up 3% over this time last year
02/27/2025
With recent fires in Southern California and red flag warnings, the City Council on Tuesday approved $850,000 in funding as part of the mid-year budget review for fire mitigation and preparedness efforts for the current fiscal year.
02/27/2025
With a warmup on the way, this weekend should serve as a preview of summer in Carlsbad. I thought that would make for a solid segue into this week's update, which includes topics that are top of mind when the sun is out and the days are long, including:
02/20/2025 8:30 PM
This week, Carlsbad got its most significant rainfall in recent memory. I hope you were able to stay safe amid the wet and windy conditions.
02/13/2025 6:30 PM
City of Carlsbad crews are putting a fresh coat of paint on the city’s two “scramble” intersections – those that allow pedestrians to cross in any direction, including diagonally.
02/10/2025
I’ve been wanting to give you more behind-the-scenes glimpses into city staff carrying out the wide range of day-to-day services in Carlsbad. Today, I've got three videos that show staff’s versatility.
02/06/2025 6:00 PM
Many community members have contacted the City of Carlsbad to learn how to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
01/31/2025
After a series of red flag warnings in Carlsbad, our city got some much-needed rain over the weekend. I appreciate everyone working together to keep Carlsbad safe amid Santa Ana conditions that gave way to wet weather.
01/30/2025 6:00 PM
City staff recently added 15 on-street parking spots around the Village.
01/30/2025
From mid-year 2023 to mid-year 2024, the city saw an overall 4% decrease in crime, based on regional mid-year data released by SANDAG.
01/29/2025
This week multiple fires have broken out around San Diego County, thankfully none close enough to cause concern in Carlsbad. I'm grateful to all first responders who are helping contain the fires and minimize loss and also to our community for your diligence amid these red flag warnings.
01/23/2025 6:00 PM
As I watch the firefight in Los Angeles, I am increasingly in awe of the first responders and everyone who has stepped up in these trying times. I feel for all who have lost their lives, their loved ones and their homes.
01/16/2025 5:40 PM
The City of Carlsbad works alongside the community to minimize the risk of fire during Santa Ana conditions.
01/16/2025 4:00 PM