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- 06/16/2026 6:00 PM
Adopted budget prioritizes safety, infrastructure
Carlsbad City Council adopts balanced 2026-27 budget
- 08/06/2026 5:30 PM
City Manager's Update, Aug. 6, 2026
In this week’s update, you’ll find details for this Friday’s TGIF concert – the last at Calavera Hills before we move to Alga Norte Community Park for the final two shows of the season.
- 08/06/2026 10:40 AM
Summer Reading Adventure ends
The Summer Reading Adventure draws to a successful close with more than 3,000 participants and more than two million minutes read.
- 08/03/2026 3:41 PM
Call for artists
The City of Carlsbad is bringing back its popular biennial exhibition to the Cannon Art Gallery in fall 2026 and inviting emerging and established local artists to be a part of it.
- 07/31/2026 11:58 AM
State housing laws in action
Recent state housing laws have significantly limited our city’s ability to deny new housing development projects.
- 07/30/2026 5:30 PM
City Manager's Update, July 30, 2026
State housing laws are shaping local development projects, highlighting new traffic safety improvements and showing how we’re keeping Carlsbad’s parks and recreation facilities in great shape.
- 07/29/2026
Sustainable Carlsbad Newsletter
Get picnic tips, join the next Fixit Clinic and more.
- 07/28/2026 7:00 AM
Carlsbad recognizes Citizens of the Year
Two Carlsbad residents who have spent decades giving back to the community and creating opportunities to help young people thrive have been named Carlsbad’s Citizens of the Year.
- 07/24/2026
Construction starting on Veterans Memorial Park
The City of Carlsbad officially started construction on Veterans Memorial Park, a milestone years in the making.
- 07/24/2026
E-bike enforcement summer update
Here’s a look at the numbers from the first six weeks of full enforcement of the city's new e-bike safety laws.
- 07/23/2026 9:22 PM
Help shape veterans recognition
The City Council’s Ad Hoc Veterans Memorial Park Veterans Recognition Subcommittee will hold its second of three meetings on Wednesday, July 29, at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
- 07/23/2026 9:06 PM
State housing laws
What state housing laws mean for Carlsbad
- 07/23/2026 5:30 PM
City Manager's Update, July 23, 2026
Construction on Veterans Memorial Park started this week, so I'm kicking off today's update with a virtual tour video of what will become our city’s largest park.
- 07/21/2026 3:34 PM
Trails to beat the heat
July is National Park and Recreation month. This week, we're highlighting trails to help beat the heat.
- 07/20/2026 4:12 PM
TGIF moves to Calavera Hills Community Park
For the next three weeks, TGIF summer concerts settle into Calavera Hills Community Park.
- 07/17/2026 9:52 AM
Recreation payment system update
On Monday, Aug. 3, the City of Carlsbad is upgrading the payment system used for recreation activities, programs and facility rentals.
- 07/17/2026 9:47 AM
Monroe Street Pool update
Construction continues to progress on the replacement and renovation of the Monroe Street Pool, locker rooms and other amenities, with completion expected by late summer to early fall 2026.
- 07/16/2026 5:30 PM
City Manager's Update, July 16, 2026
As Park and Recreation Month continues, we're sharing a behind-the-scenes look at construction of the Monroe Street Pool improvements, plus how to share input on new public art planned for the Barrio.
- 07/16/2026 3:36 PM
Barrio public art
A new public art piece is coming to the Barrio, in the future traffic circle planned at Pine Avenue and Harding Street, and we’re inviting community members to help shape the design.
- 07/13/2026 10:00 AM
Tips to beat the heat
Extreme Heat Watch issued for the San Diego coastal areas, including Carlsbad.