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Adopted budget prioritizes safety, infrastructure
Carlsbad City Council adopts balanced 2026-27 budget
06/16/2026 6:00 PM
Sway to yacht rock sounds at Friday’s TGIF concert
Put on your captain’s hat and get ready to enjoy a TGIF concert at Stagecoach Community Park.
07/13/2026 4:08 PM
Tips to beat the heat
Extreme Heat Watch issued for the San Diego coastal areas, including Carlsbad.
07/13/2026 10:00 AM
City Manager's Update, July 9, 2026
In today’s update, I’ll share what’s next for Veterans Memorial Park, along with details about this week’s TGIF concert.
07/09/2026 5:30 PM
Dance the night away this Friday
Dance Dance Evolution, a full-scale, live dance band, will perform some of the biggest hits from the 1970s to today, including disco, funk, pop, rock, R&B and modern dance music, tomorrow night.
07/07/2026 11:30 AM
Carlsbad breaks ground on Veterans Memorial Park
The 93.7-acre park will be Carlsbad’s largest community park.
07/06/2026 4:30 PM
City Manager's Update, July 2, 2026
The holiday weekend is always busy in Carlsbad, so today I’ll be sharing some community safety tips, including a reminder about our new ordinance to curb illegal fireworks.
07/02/2026 5:30 PM
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July
As Independence Day approaches, the City of Carlsbad is reminding residents that all fireworks remain illegal throughout San Diego County and that the city's updated fireworks ordinance is in effect.
07/02/2026
Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival returns
The City of Carlsbad invites the community to enjoy evenings of classic cinema and local history at the annual Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival.
07/01/2026 12:48 PM
Celebrating Parks and Recreation
July is national Park and Recreation Month and the City of Carlsbad is joining communities across the country to celebrate the important role parks, recreation programs and open spaces play in supporting healthy, connected communities.
06/30/2026 6:55 PM
Make a splash at Aloha Plunge
Grab your flip-flops and get ready for an evening of island-inspired fun at the City of Carlsbad’s Aloha Plunge Saturday, July 18, at Alga Norte Aquatic Center.
06/30/2026 4:24 PM
Semi-annual report on homelessness
The city is making steady progress in its efforts to reduce homelessness and its impacts on the community, according to data in the latest semi-annual report provided to the City Council on Tuesday.
06/30/2026
Tips for safe Fourth of July weekend
The Carlsbad Police and Fire Departments are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. Here are some essential tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
06/29/2026
City Manager's Update, June 25, 2026
Summer is officially underway in Carlsbad, and that was especially apparent at the first TGIF summer concert of the season last Friday at Stagecoach Park. Thanks to everyone who kicked off the festivities! I’m sharing more details on this Friday’s concert in today’s update.
06/25/2026 5:30 PM
Carlsbad Police launch e-bike reporting portal
Carlsbad Police Department launch e-bike reporting portal where community members can submit photos and videos of unsafe e-bike or e-motorcycle activity through the department's online digital evidence portal.
06/24/2026
Kick off your weekend with brass band music and swing lessons
We’ll be back at Stagecoach Community Park on Friday to showcase The Chunky Hustle Brass Band’s sweet sounds, ranging from ska to bombastic brass pop covers.
06/23/2026 5:48 PM
Bestselling author returns
Join "New York Times" bestselling author Lisa See as she returns to Carlsbad
06/23/2026 3:48 PM
City Manager's Update, June 18, 2026
The City Council adopted a balanced budget Tuesday for the fiscal year beginning July 1 that invests in wildfire mitigation and public safety, resumes the College Boulevard road extension analysis and funds the construction of Veterans Memorial Park.
06/18/2026 5:30 PM
TGIF summer concerts kick off with country melodies
We’ll be back at Stagecoach Community Park on Friday to showcase The Chunky Hustle Brass Band’s sweet sounds, ranging from ska to bombastic brass pop covers.
06/18/2026 8:00 AM
Arts grants awarded
Nearly $130,000 in grants awarded
06/17/2026 5:00 PM