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District 1 City Council vacancy update
The City Council decided to proceed with an appointment process to fill the remainder of the term for the District 1 City Council vacancy. An election was estimated to cost between $450,000 and $650,000 and could not take place until next April. The City Council will finalize the appointment process
07/23/1996
Sustainable Carlsbad newsletter
Read the first issue of our new environmental sustainability newsletter.
03/29/2024 3:34 PM
TGIF schedule announced
With several new security measures already planned for the 2024 TGIF Concerts in the Parks season, the City Council decided Tuesday not to proceed with a ticketing or registration process for this summer’s events.
03/21/2024 9:50 AM
Carlsbad behind the scenes: DUI and driver’s license checkpoints
Carlsbad Police held a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on a recent Saturday night on Palomar Airport Road in the city’s Bressi Ranch neighborhood. Checkpoints are an important tool police use to help reduce hit-and-run and injury collisions in Carlsbad.
03/15/2024 9:30 AM
Goal update: Economic vitality
The city recently shared the first annual progress report on the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. Over the next several weeks, the city will share details of each goal, starting with economic vitality.
02/28/2024 2:48 PM
Combating residential burglaries
Community members in Carlsbad have expressed concern about a recent uptick in residential burglaries, which appear to be part of an organized ring targeting high value items that are easy to turnaround and sell.
02/15/2024 5:50 PM
Finding solutions to airport noise
The City Council continues to explore ways to reduce noise resulting from planes flying in and out of Palomar Airport. The challenge is that the County of San Diego operates the airport and the FAA controls flight paths.
02/15/2024 5:47 PM
DUI checkpoint scheduled for February 17 in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Saturday, Feb. 17, from approximately 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location.
02/15/2024 5:31 PM
Help Carlsbad reinvest in its agricultural heritage
If you’re looking for a simple way to serve our community, please consider applying for one of two open seats on a citizens advisory committee that helps the city reinvest in its agricultural heritage.
02/03/2024 9:08 AM
Museum Month starts Feb. 1
In February, the Carlsbad City Library is offering free month-long passes that can save you 50% on admission to more than 60 San Diego museums and other attractions, including Legoland and the Museum of Making Music right here in Carlsbad.
01/30/2024 1:36 PM
Robertson Ranch Park designs
The City of Carlsbad is asking the community to weigh in on three potential design concepts for Robertson Ranch Park, the city’s newest park, planned for the corner of Cannon Road and El Camino Real.
01/29/2024 6:30 PM
Fleet Science Center Workshops at Carlsbad City Library
STEAM-themed workshop series in partnership with the Fleet Science Center comes to the Carlsbad City Library February through April.
01/29/2024 2:19 PM
New pickleball court options
Carlsbad residents who enjoy the nation’s fastest growing sport can weigh in on locations for new pickleball courts at two upcoming public meetings.
01/19/2024 5:59 PM
Sand on our beaches
The latest storms have done a number on our beaches, washing precious sand out to sea and, in some cases, leaving nothing but a bed of rocks behind. This is typical for winter months, with some sand returning during the summer.
01/18/2024 4:10 PM
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame photography exhibit opens at Cannon Art Gallery Jan. 20
The photography of Baron Wolman, first chief photographer for Rolling Stone Magazine, will be on view at the Cannon Art Gallery beginning Jan. 20 through June 1, 2024.
01/18/2024 10:45 AM
Water utility scam alert
The San Diego County Water Authority is warning community members about scams involving people posing as water agency “workers” to gain access to homes. These scams pop up from time to time, so it’s important to stay vigilant.
01/17/2024 4:06 PM
2024 Carlsbad Reads Together title announced
“The Maid,” a New York Times #1 best seller selected with help from the Carlsbad community, will be the 2024 book selection for Carlsbad Reads Together.
01/17/2024 8:00 AM
A reminder about dogs on the beach
The city recently received some questions about how Carlsbad enforces rules about dogs on the beach.
01/12/2024 1:20 PM
Addressing DUIs
With holiday parties ramping up, it’s an important time to plan ahead, so everyone gets home safely.
12/08/2023 12:07 PM
Fun ways to celebrate the holidays in Carlsbad
If you’re looking for fun things to do this holiday season, the City of Carlsbad has some great options.
12/06/2023 10:00 AM