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- 02/29/2024
Airport issues to be discussed
The Carlsbad City Council voted Tuesday to explore a series of recommendations from the community about ways to potentially increase the city’s influence over the local impacts of future airport changes. The County of San Diego owns and operates McLellan-Palomar Airport, although the airport propert
- 02/29/2024
Storm-related assistance available
Residents and business owners who suffered storm-related losses between Jan. 21 and Jan. 23 can apply for assistance online or call the FEMA hotline at 1-800-621-3362.
- 02/28/2024 2:48 PM
Goal update: Economic vitality
The city recently shared the first annual progress report on the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. Over the next several weeks, the city will share details of each goal, starting with economic vitality.
- 02/28/2024
Preserving community character
This article is one in a series highlighting what has been accomplished during the first year of the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan.
- 02/28/2024
Economic, financial report presented
Halfway through the fiscal year, city revenues are up 8% over this time last year, and the latest numbers show Carlsbad’s gross regional project remains the second highest in the region. Even so, the local economy continues to send mixed messages as experts try to predict what the post-pandemic “new
- 02/23/2024 4:30 PM
Sustainability progress
Progress reported on the City Council's 5-Year Strategic Plan.
- 02/23/2024 9:24 AM
Smart water use
Whenever we see significant rain here in Carlsbad, it’s usually followed by someone saying, “well, we need the water.” While we do always need more water, rain falling in Carlsbad doesn’t have as significant of an effect on our long-term water reliability as you might think.
- 02/23/2024 8:48 AM
Long-term redesign Tamarack Avenue discussed at City Council
The Carlsbad City Council will discuss proceeding with a more long-term, permanent change to redesign Tamarack Avenue from Carlsbad Village Drive to Carlsbad Boulevard on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
- 02/22/2024 5:50 PM
City Manager’s Update, Feb. 22, 2024
This week I’ll be providing updates on recent storms, how we’re meeting the City Council’s environmental sustainability goals, seeing rock ‘n’ roll royalty up close and personal, and other news of the week. Here’s the full rundown:
- 02/20/2024 2:25 PM
New program creates social connections
Senior center volunteer Kim Shea saw a need in our community to help older residents connect and form new friendships, something that can be harder to do as you get older.
- 02/15/2024 6:00 PM
City Manager’s Update, Feb. 15, 2024
This week the City Council made decisions focused on protecting Carlsbad’s quality of life. I’ll fill you in on that plus other news of the week as we head into the holiday weekend.
- 02/15/2024 5:50 PM
Combating residential burglaries
Community members in Carlsbad have expressed concern about a recent uptick in residential burglaries, which appear to be part of an organized ring targeting high value items that are easy to turnaround and sell.
- 02/15/2024 5:47 PM
Finding solutions to airport noise
The City Council continues to explore ways to reduce noise resulting from planes flying in and out of Palomar Airport. The challenge is that the County of San Diego operates the airport and the FAA controls flight paths.
- 02/15/2024 5:31 PM
DUI checkpoint scheduled for February 17 in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Saturday, Feb. 17, from approximately 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location.
- 02/15/2024 9:00 AM
New pickleball courts coming
Just three and a half months after approving an updated Parks & Recreation Department master plan that showed the increasing popularity of pickleball in Carlsbad, the City Council has approved locations for the design and construction of eight new outdoor courts.
- 02/15/2024
Police Chief to retire, new chief named
Today the City of Carlsbad announced the retirement of Police Chief Mickey Williams, effective April 15, and named Assistant Police Chief Christie Calderwood to be his successor.
- 02/13/2024
Sign up for Carlsbad’s classes and spring break camps
Registration is now open for spring camps and classes.