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Adopted budget prioritizes safety, infrastructure
Carlsbad City Council adopts balanced 2026-27 budget
06/16/2026 6:00 PM
City Manager's Update, Sept. 3, 2026
In this week’s update, we’re sharing how the city is preparing for El Niño, an update on Carlsbad beaches and Labor Day safety tips.
09/03/2026 3:30 PM
2026 State of the City video, highlights major accomplishments
The City of Carlsbad has released its annual State of the City video, which highlights major accomplishments throughout Carlsbad from the past year.
09/01/2026 5:35 PM
Police Department holding DUI checkpoint Sept. 4
Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 4, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city.
09/01/2026
What’s open, what’s closed on Labor Day
City offices in Carlsbad will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. A full holiday schedule for city services is listed below:
08/31/2026 2:00 AM
City Manager's Update, Aug. 27, 2026
With the final days of August here, we’re looking ahead to Emergency Preparedness Month in September and sharing what’s next for the beach stairs replacement project.
08/27/2026 5:30 PM
Tips to beat the heat
A heat advisory is in effect Tuesday through Friday, with higher than normal temperatures expected all week.
08/24/2026 9:00 AM
City Manager's Update, Aug. 20, 2026
Sharing the last TGIF concert details, along with back-to-school safety tips, another way we know summer is winding down.
08/20/2026 5:30 PM
State of the City 9/1
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 2026 State of the City video presentation at the City Council meeting on Sept. 1.
08/17/2026 5:00 AM
City Manager's Update, Aug. 13, 2026
Get ready to flash back to the ’80s at this Friday’s TGIF Concert at Alga Norte Community Park, plus catch up on the latest city news and activities.
08/13/2026 5:30 PM
City Manager's Update, Aug. 6, 2026
In this week’s update, you’ll find details for this Friday’s TGIF concert – the last at Calavera Hills before we move to Alga Norte Community Park for the final two shows of the season.
08/06/2026 5:30 PM
Call for artists
The City of Carlsbad is bringing back its popular biennial exhibition to the Cannon Art Gallery in fall 2026 and inviting emerging and established local artists to be a part of it.
08/03/2026 3:41 PM
State housing laws in action
Recent state housing laws have significantly limited our city’s ability to deny new housing development projects.
07/31/2026 11:58 AM
City Manager's Update, July 30, 2026
State housing laws are shaping local development projects, highlighting new traffic safety improvements and showing how we’re keeping Carlsbad’s parks and recreation facilities in great shape.
07/30/2026 5:30 PM
Carlsbad recognizes Citizens of the Year
Two Carlsbad residents who have spent decades giving back to the community and creating opportunities to help young people thrive have been named Carlsbad’s Citizens of the Year.
07/28/2026 7:00 AM
Help shape veterans recognition
The City Council’s Ad Hoc Veterans Memorial Park Veterans Recognition Subcommittee will hold its second of three meetings on Wednesday, July 29, at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
07/23/2026 9:22 PM
State housing laws
What state housing laws mean for Carlsbad
07/23/2026 9:06 PM
City Manager's Update, July 23, 2026
Construction on Veterans Memorial Park started this week, so I'm kicking off today's update with a virtual tour video of what will become our city’s largest park.
07/23/2026 5:30 PM
Trails to beat the heat
July is National Park and Recreation month. This week, we're highlighting trails to help beat the heat.
07/21/2026 3:34 PM
TGIF moves to Calavera Hills Community Park
For the next three weeks, TGIF summer concerts settle into Calavera Hills Community Park.
07/20/2026 4:12 PM