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Bringing the Carlsbad community vision to life
On Oct. 11, 2022, the City Council approved a 5-year Carlsbad Strategic Plan (2023-2027) to focus city resources toward fulfilling the Carlsbad community’s vision for the future.
The plan includes high-level goals, objectives, priority projects and service commitments. Progress can be tracked on this page and annual progress reports presented to the City Council.
Read the first progress report presented Feb. 6, 2024
Read the second progress report presented Feb. 25, 2025
Read the third progress report presented Feb. 24, 2026
5 goals in 5 years
Strategic Plan in action
Read how we’re making progress on city priorities.
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
Investigation Leads to Arrest of Organized Retail Theft Suspect
The Carlsbad Police Department is proud to announce the successful apprehension of a suspect involved in a series of organized retail thefts from the Carlsbad Premium Outlets.
08/22/2024
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
Keeping our beaches clean
Beaches in Carlsbad were recently given straight A' on the Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card released in July.
08/01/2024 4:00 PM
Park design approved
New pickleball courts and a community garden, sports field and nature inspired playground are among the features that will be included in the future Robertson Ranch Park, planned for the corner of Cannon Road and El Camino Real.
07/25/2024 2:00 PM
Citizens of the Year recognized
Two longtime Carlsbad residents have been named as Citizens of the Year by the City of Carlsbad, a tradition more than 50 years old that honors community members who have given their time and energy toward the civic improvement, beautification and betterment of our community.
07/18/2024 5:00 AM