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- 05/07/2026
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
The City of Carlsbad Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.
- 05/05/2026
May is National Bicycle Safety Month
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the City of Carlsbad Police Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe.
- 04/30/2026 5:30 PM
Carlsbad Police arrest former dance instructor
Investigation remains ongoing
- 04/30/2026 10:24 AM
Bike safety month reminders
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and with the beautiful weather in Carlsbad lately, more people are gearing up to explore Carlsbad on two wheels. Whether you are biking, walking or driving, please look out for each other on the road.
- 04/23/2026 1:00 PM
Police & Fire respond to incident at Sage Creek High School
No ongoing threat
- 04/21/2026 9:00 AM
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 4/25
Carlsbad makes it easy to dispose of unwanted or expired medication all year long, including at a special event on Saturday, April 25 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
- 04/16/2026 4:00 PM
New illegal fireworks ordinance adopted
Curbing illegal fireworks
- 04/03/2026
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Drivers are urged to keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel
- 03/26/2026 7:06 PM
New e-bike laws start 3/26
Stronger e-bike safety laws will go into effect on March 26 in Carlsbad, following a 30-day public information campaign.
- 03/25/2026 4:53 PM
New ordinance to curb illegal fireworks
A new ordinance aims to address illegal fireworks by strengthening enforcement and improving public safety.
- 03/25/2026
COPPS team launches
On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council approved the creation of a dedicated Community-Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving (COPPS) team, expanding the Carlsbad Police Department’s community-focused efforts.
- 03/18/2026 5:30 PM
Carlsbad Police investigation targets illicit massage businesses
Carlsbad Police shuts down four massage spa businesses
- 03/18/2026 11:00 AM
Traffic collision investigation involving firearm discharge
Carlsbad Police Department officers responded to a traffic collision on Carlsbad Boulevard that involved a firearm discharge.
- 03/16/2026
Tips to beat the heat
With a heat advisory in effect this week, safety officials are reminding residents to take extra precautions to stay cool, especially older adults, young children and others who may be more vulnerable to heat-related illness. Here are some tips to keep in mind
- 03/07/2026 3:39 PM
Carlsbad Police and Carlsbad Unified School District Investigating Incident Involving Juveniles
Investigating Incident Involving Juveniles
- 03/06/2026 3:43 PM
Campus trespassing arrest
On March 4, 2026, an unauthorized individual entered the La Costa Canyon High School campus without permission.
- 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.
- 02/25/2026 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.
- 02/12/2026 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.
- 01/30/2026 10:00 PM
Assault suspect arrested
The Carlsbad Police Department has arrested a male suspect believed to be responsible for several assaults targeting women at the Calavera Preserve over the past few weeks.