Wildfire preparedness is top of mind as we head into warmer, drier months, especially with recent brushfires in neighboring cities.
05/07/2026 5:30 PM
With National Bike Safety Month starting Friday, I’m beginning today’s update with reminders about getting around town safely, along with a refresher on our new e-bike laws that took effect in March.
04/30/2026 6:00 PM
I’m starting this week’s update with a behind-the-scenes video of our crew installing the new all-way stop signs at Madison Street and Grand Avenue in the Village.
04/23/2026 6:00 PM
We’re in store for a beautiful weekend, so I wanted to start with an update on the improvements the city is making to the beach stairs and sidewalk along picturesque Carlsbad Boulevard. This video brings you up to speed on the project along the walkway, and I’ll have more details in today's update.
04/16/2026 5:30 PM
This week, we’re sharing a preview of construction plans to widen the next section of El Camino Real, an update on proposed Terramar street improvements and a look ahead to our Earth Day Celebration later this month.
04/09/2026 5:30 PM
A new interactive annual report from our Fire Department plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the newest exhibit at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery.
04/02/2026 5:30 PM
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
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
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
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
New e-bike safety laws are set to take effect in Carlsbad starting March 26
02/26/2026 5:30 PM
This week, I’ve got two behind-the-scenes videos of projects to enhance our community, from streets in the Village to the athletic field at Poinsettia Community Park.
02/19/2026 5:30 PM
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
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
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
If you’ve taken a walk around Carlsbad lately, you may have noticed some smoother sidewalks in your path.
01/22/2026 6:00 PM
We’re continuing to take the necessary steps to speed up repairs to the storm drain infrastructure on the state-owned bluffs near Carlsbad Boulevard and Solamar Drive.
01/15/2026 6:00 PM
Keeping our community safe is always our top priority. After recent storms caused damage to storm drain infrastructure within state-owned bluffs near Carlsbad Boulevard and Solamar Drive, yesterday the city proclaimed a local emergency to help accelerate repairs and reduce future risk of further
01/08/2026 6:30 PM
If you’re interested in getting involved with the City of Carlsbad in 2026, today’s update is perfect for you. To ring in the new year, I’ll be highlighting a variety of ways you can make a positive impact on our community while making new connections.
12/31/2025 2:30 PM
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
