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- 03/05/2026 5:19 PM
TGIF band lineup
Break out your dancing shoes. A talented roster of musical acts will grace the stage at three Carlsbad parks during this summer’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks series.
- 03/03/2026 9:47 AM
Grand Avenue street improvements
The City of Carlsbad is considering ways to improve parking and traffic safety along Grand Avenue by converting existing parallel parking to diagonal parking and installing a new all-way stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue at Madison Street.
- 03/02/2026
Economic, financial report presented
Halfway through the fiscal year, most revenues for the City of Carlsbad have met or exceeded expectations and the city continues to operate with, and project, a balanced budget through the end of the fiscal year. Despite the slower revenue growth, the city’s overall economy remains stable.
- 03/01/2026 3:00 PM
Stabbing investigation in downtown Carlsbad
On March 1, 2026, at approximately 1:48 a.m., Carlsbad Police officers responded to the 400 block of Grand Avenue for a report of a stabbing.
- 02/26/2026 5:30 PM
City Manager's Update, Feb. 26, 2026
New e-bike safety laws are set to take effect in Carlsbad starting March 26
- 02/26/2026 12:31 PM
Barrio stop signs
The City of Carlsbad is installing new all-way stop signs at four intersections in the Barrio as part of the city’s efforts to help reduce speeds and improve safety in the Barrio.
- 02/25/2026 11:57 AM
Strategic Plan progress
The Carlsbad City Council this week received the latest annual update on its 5-Year Strategic Plan, outlining progress on major initiatives and priorities that continue to shape the city’s work.
- 02/25/2026 9:21 AM
New e-bike laws
Stronger e-bike safety laws will be effective in Carlsbad starting March 26, 2026, after the City Council formally adopted the laws at its meeting this week.
- 02/23/2026 9:00 AM
Habitat management annual meeting
Tuesday, March 3, is World Wildlife Day, and it’s also when we’ll host this year’s annual meeting on Carlsbad’s Habitat Management Plan.
- 02/20/2026 11:56 AM
State & Laguna stop signs
New stop signs were installed at the intersection of State Street at Laguna Drive last week to help address community concerns about safety at the intersection. The City Council approved the new stop signs in January, and crews got to work to complete the improvements quickly.
- 02/18/2026 7:01 PM
Poinsettia Park turf replacement
Crews are making good progress on the turf replacement project, which will give the park a refreshed playing surface in time for the busy spring and summer seasons.
- 02/13/2026 9:30 AM
Be safe in the rain
Please take precautions during heavy rain to stay safe and protect property and the environment.
- 02/13/2026 9:17 AM
Apply for arts grants
The City of Carlsbad invites schools and arts organizations to apply for Community Arts Grants from Feb. 13 through March 27.
- 02/12/2026 5:30 PM
City Manager's Update, Feb. 12, 2026
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 4:28 PM
New e-bike rules
At its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Carlsbad City Council took the next step toward enacting stricter e-bike laws by adopting a resolution and introducing a new ordinance, which is the technical term for a city law.
- 02/11/2026 12:38 PM
Chestnut Underpass public art design
Give input on the newest proposed design for the Chestnut Underpass.
- 02/06/2026 2:41 PM
Sustainable Carlsbad newsletter
Clear clutter, get outdoors and see what’s ahead this spring.
- 02/06/2026 9:00 AM
Sustainable Super Bowl Sunday
A winning game plan for Super Bowl waste
- 02/05/2026 6:15 PM
City Manager's Update, Feb. 5, 2026
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 5:00 PM
Small Business Liaison Program expands
Appointments now available for one-on-one business support