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City Manager's Update, Nov. 13, 2025
With construction now underway on a project to replace the beach stairs and widen the sidewalk along Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine and Tamarack avenues, we have received a few follow-up questions from the community.
11/13/2025 6:00 PM
Outdoor reading at Buena Vista Reservoir Park
The City of Carlsbad celebrated the opening of its first permanent StoryWalk on Thursday, Nov. 13, welcoming a group of kindergarten students and teachers from a nearby school to enjoy an inaugural reading along the trail.
11/13/2025 4:15 PM
Be safe in the rain
Please take precautions during heavy rain to stay safe and protect property and the environment.
11/12/2025 4:00 PM
City Manager's Update, Nov. 6, 2025
Carlsbad’s coastline is one of our greatest treasures, and this week the city is beginning a project to enhance our iconic bluff-top walkway and access to the beach.
11/06/2025 6:00 PM
Students protect local watersheds
The City of Carlsbad partners with local schools to bring hands-on watershed education directly into classrooms, helping students understand how everyday actions affect local waterways and what they can do to keep them clean.
11/04/2025 4:50 PM
City Manager's Update, Oct. 30, 2025
With Halloween tomorrow and Daylight Saving Time ending Sunday, there will be more people out and about after dark.
10/30/2025 6:30 PM
Composting Halloween pumpkins
Once your Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns have done their duty, don’t let them haunt the landfill.
10/30/2025 2:49 PM
New bilingual Library events
Building off the success of the monthly bilingual craft night, Carlsbad City Library is launching a new Spanish language conversation program where learners of all levels can meet for a relaxed, non-instructional conversational group.
10/30/2025 1:25 PM
Bat species spotlight
The Halloween season is the perfect time to spotlight one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures: bats.
10/29/2025 3:00 PM
Halloween traffic safety reminders
Halloween is always a busy time in Carlsbad, so please be extra cautious when you’re on our roads. These tips can help everyone have a safe, fun evening.
10/28/2025 10:04 AM
City Manager's Update, Oct. 23, 2025
This week, the City Council took another major step forward on Veterans Memorial Park by adopting construction plans for the park and giving staff the go-ahead to seek bids from construction contractors
10/23/2025 6:30 PM
Terramar area options at City Council
On Oct. 28, the Carlsbad City Council will revisit options for improvements around the Terramar area along Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road.
10/23/2025 3:05 PM
Veterans Park plans approved
On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council adopted construction plans and specifications for Veterans Memorial Park and authorized the City Clerk to put the project out to bid.
10/23/2025 11:00 AM
National Teen Driver Safety Week
Parents are key to keeping kids safe behind the wheel.
10/21/2025
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10/25
Carlsbad makes it easy to dispose of unwanted or expired medication all year long, including at a special event on Saturday, Oct. 25 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
10/21/2025
City Manager's Update, Oct. 16, 2025
If you’ve driven on El Camino Real near Rancho Carlsbad lately, you’ve probably seen crews working on a project to widen the northbound side of the road.
10/16/2025 6:00 PM
Weekend road closures
This weekend, the Bike MS ride is taking place along the coast in Carlsbad. If you’re planning to be in the areas of Carlsbad Boulevard, Cannon Road or Avenida Encinas, please give yourself extra time and drive carefully.
10/16/2025
National Pedestrian Safety Month
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and drivers are urged to slow down and be alert for pedestrians.
10/16/2025
Veterans Memorial Park public art approved
The art piece will offer a quiet space for reflection to honor military service and sacrifice. Its circular design symbolizes the enduring nature of duty, unity and remembrance.
10/10/2025
City Manager's Update, Oct. 9, 2025
Veterans Memorial Park is getting closer to becoming a reality, and with it, a new piece of public art the City Council approved Tuesday.
10/09/2025 8:00 PM