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  • CM Update newsroom

    City Manager's Update, May 7, 2026

    Wildfire preparedness is top of mind as we head into warmer, drier months, especially with recent brushfires in neighboring cities.

    05/07/2026 5:30 PM

  • Ballot drop box at BV Park

    Key dates for June 2 primary election

    California’s Gubernatorial Primary Election is June 2, 2026 and early voting has already begun.

    05/07/2026

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    Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

    The City of Carlsbad Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.

    05/07/2026

  • E-bikes

    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.

    05/05/2026

  • Utilities orange cone

    Proactive action on sewer repairs

    Proactive action to repair sewer infrastructure line in Ponto Area

    05/01/2026 4:30 PM

  • Volunteer engaging with person experiencing homelessness during annual Point-in-Time count in Carlsbad

    Annual homeless count released

    Latest count shows fewer people living in vehicles in Carlsbad

    05/01/2026 11:30 AM

  • Office hours

    Small Business Liaison Program expansion solidified

    Program expansion continues serving the community

    05/01/2026 9:30 AM

  • CM Update newsroom

    City Manager's Update, April 30, 2026

    With National Bike Safety Month starting Friday, I’m beginning today’s update with reminders about getting around town safely, along with a refresher on our new e-bike laws that took effect in March.

    04/30/2026 6:00 PM

  • E-bikes

    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.

    04/30/2026 10:24 AM

  • A tree in the Carlsbad Village with decorative lighting

    Village lighting improvements

    New energy-efficient pedestrian lighting and upgrades to existing tree lights are planned throughout the Village. The city's Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission is scheduled to receive an update on the Village Lighting Project at its next meeting on May 4.

    04/28/2026 2:20 PM

  • All-way stop locations

    New all-way stops proposed

    The City of Carlsbad will share updates on new proposed all-way stops at three locations citywide during the upcoming Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission meeting on May 4.

    04/28/2026 2:10 PM

  • Dove Library

    Library system maintenance

    Some online library services will be unavailable next week due to scheduled system maintenance.

    04/28/2026 9:32 AM

  • CM Update newsroom

    City Manager's Update, April 23, 2026

    I’m starting this week’s update with a behind-the-scenes video of our crew installing the new all-way stop signs at Madison Street and Grand Avenue in the Village.

    04/23/2026 6:00 PM

  • Wildfire Preparedness newsroom

    Community Connection: Wildfire Preparedness

    Prepare for wildfire season with a free, hands-on event hosted by the City of Carlsbad.

    04/22/2026 2:00 PM

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    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.

    04/21/2026 9:00 AM

  • CM Update newsroom

    City Manager's Update, April 16, 2026

    We’re in store for a beautiful weekend, so I wanted to start with an update on the improvements the city is making to the beach stairs and sidewalk along picturesque Carlsbad Boulevard. This video brings you up to speed on the project along the walkway, and I’ll have more details in today's update.

    04/16/2026 5:30 PM

  • Fireworks

    New illegal fireworks ordinance adopted

    Curbing illegal fireworks

    04/16/2026 4:00 PM

  • Fiesta

    Fiesta at the Rancho

    Last call for early bird tickets for Fiesta at the Rancho, an evening under the stars at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.

    04/16/2026 3:30 PM

  • Arbor Day

    Celebrating Arbor Day

    The City of Carlsbad will celebrate Arbor Day with a hands-on opportunity to help plant 25 trees at Poinsettia Community Park.

    04/15/2026 12:48 PM

  • hot rods

    Carnival Classics Return

    Hot Rods & Cool Treats cruises back into town

    04/15/2026 12:22 PM

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