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- 08/20/2024 3:51 PM
Watch a movie under the stars at Family Movie Night
Bring family and friends, a blanket and low-back chair to Stagecoach Community Park for a night of fun activities and a movie presentation on the big screen under the stars.
- 08/20/2024 3:44 PM
Conquer Carlsbad's Super Hero Obstacle Race
Dress up like your favorite superhero for the City of Carlsbad’s Super Hero Obstacle Race at Alga Norte Community Park on Sunday, Oct. 6.
- 08/20/2024 3:34 PM
Back to school tips
As students across Carlsbad head back to school, the City of Carlsbad wants it to be a safe and successful year for everyone.
- 08/19/2024 1:58 PM
Rules for e-bikes and e-motorcycles
With the rise in popularity of e-bikes and the new school year approaching, you might start to see even more e-bikes on the street. When we talk to people about e-bikes and traffic safety, we’re often asked about the difference between e-bikes and e-motorcycles.
- 08/17/2024
Large amount of methamphetamine possession arrest
On August 16, 2024, at 9:42 p.m. police officers from the City of Carlsbad Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop for a vehicle code violation on Interstate 5 just north of Las Pulgas Road, Oceanside.
- 08/16/2024
Serious injury traffic collision
On August 15, 2024, at 8:02 p.m. the City of Carlsbad Police Department was called to the intersection of Batiquitos Drive and Daisy Avenue due to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and an electric motorcycle.
- 08/15/2024 6:30 PM
City Manager's Update, Aug. 15, 2024
This week our 2024 TGIF Concerts in the Parks season comes to a close. I’ll tell you who’s set to perform, along with these updates for the week:
- 08/14/2024 6:00 AM
Changes to Sea Wall and stairs coming
The Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission will review a project on Aug. 5 to replace the upper seawall stairs along Carlsbad Boulevard and widen the sidewalk between Cherry and Pine avenues.
- 08/12/2024
State of the City 8/27
Community members can learn more about major City of Carlsbad projects and initiatives from the past year, as well as what’s planned for the year ahead, by attending or watching the 2024 State of the City video presentation at the City Council meeting on Aug. 27.
- 08/09/2024 1:00 PM
Why we’re safer together in Carlsbad
At Monday’s Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission meeting, our Police Department presented traffic collision data from the second quarter of the year. So far this year, we have had zero traffic related fatalities in Carlsbad, compared to six during the same timeframe last year and five the first six
- 08/08/2024 6:30 PM
City Manager's Update, Aug. 8, 2024
I have good news to share on the traffic safety front this week but need your help to keep it going. I’ll share all the details on that plus other news of the week in today’s update:
- 08/01/2024 6:30 PM
City Manager's Update, Aug. 1, 2024
As we head into August, temperatures are increasing, as are the number of beachgoers looking to enjoy just a few more weeks of summer. The City Council got an update this week on our smart traffic signals and how they are helping reduce delays,
- 08/01/2024 4:00 PM
Keeping our beaches clean
Beaches in Carlsbad were recently given straight A' on the Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card released in July.
- 07/25/2024 6:15 PM
City Manager's Update, July 25, 2024
Earlier this week, the City Council made decisions related to beach preservation, south Carlsbad’s first community garden and a future park designed with help from the community. With July being National Parks & Recreation Month, Carlsbad certainly has a lot to celebrate!
- 07/25/2024 2:00 PM
Park design approved
New pickleball courts and a community garden, sports field and nature inspired playground are among the features that will be included in the future Robertson Ranch Park, planned for the corner of Cannon Road and El Camino Real.
- 07/23/2024 5:28 PM
Join National Night Out 2024
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and the Carlsbad Police Department while bringing back a true sense of community.
- 07/23/2024 11:53 AM
New exhibit opens at the Cannon Art Gallery
The latest exhibit at the city’s Cannon Art Gallery focuses on fiber art.
- 07/18/2024 8:00 PM
City Manager's Update, July 18, 2024
This week, our TGIF concert series heads north to Calavera Hills Community Park. I’ll give you all the details, plus an explainer about the city’s legislative advocacy program and why Sacramento has taken center stage.
- 07/18/2024 5:00 AM
Citizens of the Year recognized
Two longtime Carlsbad residents have been named as Citizens of the Year by the City of Carlsbad, a tradition more than 50 years old that honors community members who have given their time and energy toward the civic improvement, beautification and betterment of our community.
