Calling all super heros! Get ready to conquer Carlsbad's Super Hero Obstacle Race

08/24/2023 2:37 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 of Night at the Museum (rated PG) on the big screen under the starts.

08/22/2023 11:25 AM

Watch the State of the City

Learn more about major projects and initiatives from the past year, as well as what’s planned for the year ahead, by watching the 2023 State of the City video.

08/18/2023

Online catalog down for system maintenance on August 22

Carlsbad City Library's online catalog will be down for system maintenance starting at 9 p.m. on August 22.

08/17/2023 2:19 PM

Robertson Ranch Park survey

Last week, the City of Carlsbad heard from hundreds of residents at two community workshops (one in person, one virtual) about what they’d like to see included in the future Robertson Ranch Park. The new park is part of the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan, focused on maintaining Carlsbad’s exce

08/17/2023

Slowing speeds to protect each other

The Police Department shared the latest data on traffic collisions in Carlsbad. We are still seeing good progress on reducing injury collisions overall, but the number one cause of those collisions remains unsafe speeds.

08/10/2023 7:29 PM

Back to school safety tips

Students across Carlsbad will be heading back to school in the next few weeks and the City of Carlsbad wants it to be a safe and successful year for everyone.

08/09/2023 11:59 AM

Library Learning Center holds family-friendly event to celebrate 15th anniversary

The Library Learning Center is celebrating 15 years of service to the Carlsbad community with an open house on Saturday, August 26. Join us for live music, food and family-friendly activities.

08/07/2023 2:48 PM

Registration opens for fall classes and programs

It's time to gear up for the school year with an exciting lineup of afterschool activities offered by the City of Carlsbad.

08/03/2023 11:11 AM

Upcoming bike safety classes

As Carlsbad students head back to school later this month, the Carlsbad Police Department is continuing its series of bike and e-bike safety classes to help kids safely share the road.

08/02/2023 2:11 PM

Carlsbad recognized for data excellence

The City of Carlsbad was selected as one of two new U.S. cities and one of seven worldwide to receive the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for 2023. The What Works Cities Certification program, launched in 2017 by Bloomberg Philanthropies, is the first-of-its-kind standard of

07/26/2023

Next steps Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack

On Tuesday, the City Council directed staff to move forward with the environmental review, permitting and design of a roundabout at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue with a caveat.

07/21/2023

Growth management next steps

On Tuesday, the City Council received a report with recommendations from a resident-led committee on issues and standards that will help ensure Carlsbad retains an excellent quality of life as it continues to grow.

07/20/2023

Housing environmental study ready

A Draft Environmental Impact Report for potential new housing sites in Carlsbad is now available for public review.

07/14/2023

Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack intersection

The Carlsbad City Council will discuss the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue improvements project on Tuesday, July 18, to move forward with the environmental review, permitting and final engineering design for a roundabout or traffic signal at the intersection.

07/13/2023 5:33 PM

Carlsbad announces Citizens of the Year

The City of Carlsbad named three residents as Citizens of the Year, a tradition more than 50 years old that honors community members who have given their time and energy toward the civic improvement, beautification:

07/12/2023 10:14 AM

Addressing encampments

On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $2.3 million state grant that will help address homeless encampments in the downtown Village area. One of the City Council's top goals is to prevent and reduce homelessness and its effects on our community.

07/12/2023

Hundreds attend bike safety classes

On Monday, nearly 300 students and parents from schools in Carlsbad and other North County cities learned about bike safety from certified instructors with the Carlsbad Police Department.

07/11/2023 12:50 PM

Introducing automatic renewals

Carlsbad City Library patrons can now enjoy the ease of automatic renewals beginning July 11, 2023.

07/07/2023 10:46 AM

New bike safety classes added

Carlsbad Police Officers, who are certified bike instructors, will cover the basics to help students stay safe on two wheels.

07/05/2023 3:21 PM