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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.
City Manager's Update, March 26, 2026
New e-bike safety laws are now in effect in Carlsbad, and education will continue to be our focus over the next 60 days.
03/26/2026 5:30 PM
City Manager's Update, March 19, 2026
The first day of spring may be Friday, but with this heat it feels like we’ve skipped right to summer.
03/19/2026 6:00 PM
Two local emergencies terminated
All work is complete after expedited repairs.
03/17/2026
Tips to beat the heat
With a heat advisory in effect this week, safety officials are reminding residents to take extra precautions to stay cool, especially older adults, young children and others who may be more vulnerable to heat-related illness. Here are some tips to keep in mind
03/16/2026
City Manager's Update, March 12, 2026
First off, thanks to everyone who shared input about installing an all-way stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street in the Village.
03/12/2026 6:00 PM
City Manager's Update, March 5, 2026
I’m coming to your inbox today with breaking news: We just released the TGIF Concerts in the Parks schedule and I’ve got it for you in today’s update.
03/05/2026 6:00 PM
Grand Avenue street improvements
The City of Carlsbad is considering ways to improve parking and traffic safety along Grand Avenue by converting existing parallel parking to diagonal parking and installing a new all-way stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue at Madison Street.
03/03/2026 9:47 AM
Economic, financial report presented
Halfway through the fiscal year, most revenues for the City of Carlsbad have met or exceeded expectations and the city continues to operate with, and project, a balanced budget through the end of the fiscal year. Despite the slower revenue growth, the city’s overall economy remains stable.
03/02/2026
Stabbing investigation in downtown Carlsbad
On March 1, 2026, at approximately 1:48 a.m., Carlsbad Police officers responded to the 400 block of Grand Avenue for a report of a stabbing.
03/01/2026 3:00 PM
City Manager's Update, Feb. 26, 2026
New e-bike safety laws are set to take effect in Carlsbad starting March 26
02/26/2026 5:30 PM
Strategic Plan progress
The Carlsbad City Council this week received the latest annual update on its 5-Year Strategic Plan, outlining progress on major initiatives and priorities that continue to shape the city’s work.
02/25/2026 11:57 AM
New e-bike laws
Stronger e-bike safety laws will be effective in Carlsbad starting March 26, 2026, after the City Council formally adopted the laws at its meeting this week.
02/25/2026 9:21 AM
Be safe in the rain
Please take precautions during heavy rain to stay safe and protect property and the environment.
02/13/2026 9:30 AM
City Manager's Update, Feb. 12, 2026
The city is moving closer to enacting stricter e-bike laws, which would include setting a minimum age of 12 to operate an e-bike and putting in place additional rules to curb unsafe riding behavior.
02/12/2026 5:30 PM
New e-bike rules
At its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Carlsbad City Council took the next step toward enacting stricter e-bike laws by adopting a resolution and introducing a new ordinance, which is the technical term for a city law.
02/12/2026 4:28 PM
City Manager's Update, Feb. 5, 2026
A water main break on Saturday that shut down one of Carlsbad’s busiest intersections triggered a local emergency and required a highly coordinated rapid response.
02/05/2026 6:15 PM
E-bike rules: Next steps
The Carlsbad City Council will consider next steps for enacting several new e-bike safety rules at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
02/05/2026 9:20 AM
Local emergency declared
City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District Declare Local Emergency to Expedite Water Main Break & Road Repairs at Carlsbad Village Dr. and El Camino Real
01/31/2026 1:11 PM
City Manager's Update, Jan. 29, 2026
Our city has been working for several years to enhance traffic safety and add more parking in the Village and Barrio, resulting in an additional 44 spaces in 2025.
01/29/2026 6:00 PM
Barrio traffic calming construction
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.
01/29/2026 4:56 PM