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Be safe in the rain
Please take precautions during heavy rain to stay safe and protect property and the environment.
02/13/2026 9:30 AM
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 5:30 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.
02/12/2026 4:28 PM
Chestnut Underpass public art design
Give input on the newest proposed design for the Chestnut Underpass.
02/11/2026 12:38 PM
Winter blooms in Carlsbad
Winter rain and cooler temperatures bring hillsides back to life, with early blooms and fresh green growth that signal the start of wildflower season.
02/09/2026 9:00 AM
What’s open, what’s closed on Presidents Day
City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day.
02/09/2026 1:00 AM
Sustainable Carlsbad newsletter
Clear clutter, get outdoors and see what’s ahead this spring.
02/06/2026 2:41 PM
Sustainable Super Bowl Sunday
A winning game plan for Super Bowl waste
02/06/2026 9:00 AM
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 6:15 PM
E-bike rules: Next steps
The Carlsbad City Council will consider next steps for enacting several new e-bike safety rules at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
02/05/2026 9:20 AM
City announces 2026 Carlsbad Reads Together selection
Carlsbad chooses Pulitzer Prize winning author for Carlsbad Reads Together
02/03/2026 11:35 AM
Chestnut Underpass public art
The city’s Arts Commission will review an updated design concept for the Chestnut underpass public art project at its upcoming meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5.
02/02/2026 9:15 AM
City Manager's Update, Jan. 29, 2026
Our city has been working for several years to enhance traffic safety and add more parking in the Village and Barrio, resulting in an additional 44 spaces in 2025.
01/29/2026 6:00 PM
Citizen of the Year nominations
The City of Carlsbad is accepting applications for Citizen of the Year, which honors community members who, on a volunteer basis, have given unselfishly of time, energy, and means to the cause of civic improvement, beautification and betterment of the City of Carlsbad.
01/26/2026 1:00 AM
City Manager's Update, Jan. 22, 2026
If you’ve taken a walk around Carlsbad lately, you may have noticed some smoother sidewalks in your path.
01/22/2026 6:00 PM
City Manager's Update, Jan. 15, 2026
We’re continuing to take the necessary steps to speed up repairs to the storm drain infrastructure on the state-owned bluffs near Carlsbad Boulevard and Solamar Drive.
01/15/2026 6:00 PM
Tax help at the Senior Center
Last year, AARP volunteers helped nearly 900 people file their federal and state tax returns at the Carlsbad Senior Center. The program returns to help people again this tax season.
01/15/2026 2:30 PM
Household hazardous waste disposal
Chemicals, cleaners and other household hazardous waste should never be placed in the trash or poured down the drain.
01/15/2026 9:00 AM
2026 Regional roles update
The Carlsbad City Council assigned members to represent Carlsbad on the boards of regional agencies that handle issues such as public transit, water and public safety.
01/15/2026
Local emergency ratified
Carlsbad City Council ratifies storm-related local emergency to expedite storm drain repairs near coastal bluffs and protect public safety
01/14/2026 4:09 PM