City Manager's Update, Nov. 13, 2025

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.

Outdoor reading at Buena Vista Reservoir Park

The City of Carlsbad celebrated the opening of its first permanent StoryWalk on Thursday, Nov. 13, welcoming a group of kindergarten students and teachers from a nearby school to enjoy an inaugural reading along the trail.

Be safe in the rain

Please take precautions during heavy rain to stay safe and protect property and the environment.

City Manager's Update, Nov. 6, 2025

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.

Students protect local watersheds

The City of Carlsbad partners with local schools to bring hands-on watershed education directly into classrooms, helping students understand how everyday actions affect local waterways and what they can do to keep them clean.

Construction to start on beach stairs and sidewalk

Construction will begin soon along Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine and Tamarack avenues to replace the upper seawall stairs and widen a portion of the sidewalk.

City Manager's Update, Oct. 30, 2025

With Halloween tomorrow and Daylight Saving Time ending Sunday, there will be more people out and about after dark.

Composting Halloween pumpkins

Once your Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns have done their duty, don’t let them haunt the landfill.

New bilingual Library events

Building off the success of the monthly bilingual craft night, Carlsbad City Library is launching a new Spanish language conversation program where learners of all levels can meet for a relaxed, non-instructional conversational group.

Terramar sidewalk and street improvements

On Oct. 28, the Carlsbad City Council approved a revised street improvements project for the Terramar area along Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road, which will include new sidewalks and street resurfacing.

Bat species spotlight

The Halloween season is the perfect time to spotlight one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures: bats.

Halloween traffic safety reminders

Halloween is always a busy time in Carlsbad, so please be extra cautious when you’re on our roads. These tips can help everyone have a safe, fun evening.

City Manager's Update, Oct. 23, 2025

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

Terramar area options at City Council

On Oct. 28, the Carlsbad City Council will revisit options for improvements around the Terramar area along Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road.

Veterans Park plans approved

On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council adopted construction plans and specifications for Veterans Memorial Park and authorized the City Clerk to put the project out to bid.

National Teen Driver Safety Week

Parents are key to keeping kids safe behind the wheel.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10/25

Carlsbad makes it easy to dispose of unwanted or expired medication all year long, including at a special event on Saturday, Oct. 25 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Thriller author event

The Carlsbad City Library is celebrating spooky season with a special thriller author event. Come hear five authors discuss their newly released thrillers in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium.

Bike MS road closures