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
We’re now in the heart of the holiday season, so today I’ll share some safety tips if you’re decorating your home, putting up a tree or ordering packages.
12/11/2025 8:30 PM
New rules aimed at improving e-bike safety are on the way in Carlsbad after the City Council approved several changes this week, including setting a new minimum riding age of 12.
12/04/2025 6:00 PM
As we head into Thanksgiving, I want to express how much I appreciate you being a part of this community and taking the time to read these updates each week. It truly means a lot.
11/26/2025 2:30 PM
With Thanksgiving a week away, today’s update includes some tips and resources to help you enjoy the holiday safely and sustainably.
11/20/2025 6:00 PM
With construction now underway on a project to replace the beach stairs and widen the sidewalk along Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine and Tamarack avenues, we have received a few follow-up questions from the community.
11/13/2025 6:00 PM
Carlsbad’s coastline is one of our greatest treasures, and this week the city is beginning a project to enhance our iconic bluff-top walkway and access to the beach.
11/06/2025 6:00 PM
With Halloween tomorrow and Daylight Saving Time ending Sunday, there will be more people out and about after dark.
10/30/2025 6:30 PM
This week, the City Council took another major step forward on Veterans Memorial Park by adopting construction plans for the park and giving staff the go-ahead to seek bids from construction contractors
10/23/2025 6:30 PM
If you’ve driven on El Camino Real near Rancho Carlsbad lately, you’ve probably seen crews working on a project to widen the northbound side of the road.
10/16/2025 6:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park is getting closer to becoming a reality, and with it, a new piece of public art the City Council approved Tuesday.
10/09/2025 8:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park will be Carlsbad’s largest park once built, and on Tuesday, the City Council will review the final public art design concept for the park.
10/02/2025 6:30 PM
