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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
Trail of the week: The Crossings/Veterans Park Trail
Carlsbad is a very hilly city. This has its pros and cons, but beautiful views are definitely on the plus side. Continuing with our trail of the week feature, today I want to tell you about one of the best views in the city, on a trail you have likely driven by many times without knowing it.
11/30/2023 5:05 PM
Traffic safety tips and excellence award
This holiday season, please give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go and remember to keep an eye out for more people on our roads, especially if it’s raining.
11/17/2023 11:34 AM
Bike valet at Carlsbad Village Faire
The City of Carlsbad is hosting bike valet services for the Carlsbad Village Faire on Sunday, Nov. 5.
10/27/2023 12:11 PM
Climate Action Plan Update
Proposed actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ready for review
10/17/2023 5:41 PM
Upcoming bike safety classes
As Carlsbad students head back to school later this month, the Carlsbad Police Department is continuing its series of bike and e-bike safety classes to help kids safely share the road.
08/02/2023 2:11 PM
Give input on Robertson Ranch Park
The city is kicking off the planning process for Carlsbad’s next park. Known as Robertson Ranch Park, the park will be located on 11.2 acres near the corner of El Camino Real and Cannon Road.
07/21/2023 3:00 PM
Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack intersection
The Carlsbad City Council will discuss the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue improvements project on Tuesday, July 18, to move forward with the environmental review, permitting and final engineering design for a roundabout or traffic signal at the intersection.
07/13/2023 5:33 PM
New bike safety classes added
Carlsbad Police Officers, who are certified bike instructors, will cover the basics to help students stay safe on two wheels.
07/05/2023 3:21 PM
Top marks for water quality
The Carlsbad Municipal Water District is proud to release its water quality report for 2022, which shows we are continuing to meet or exceed all state and federal drinking water standards.
07/05/2023 3:15 PM
Water conservation update
The Carlsbad City Council voted Tuesday to lift some of the water restrictions that have been in effect since June 2022.
06/14/2023 10:36 AM
Give input: Tyler Street improvements
The City of Carlsbad is seeking community feedback on options to improve safety and connectivity on Tyler Street, between Oak Avenue and Chestnut Avenue.
06/07/2023 3:16 PM
Reducing speeding in Carlsbad
On Tuesday, the City Council awarded a new contract to resurface and restripe about 16 miles of main east-west streets in Carlsbad to support safer speeds on our roadways, including:
06/07/2023 2:50 PM
Carlsbad Boulevard pedestrian improvements
Construction is underway on Carlsbad Boulevard at the pedestrian crossing in front of the Army and Navy Academy (between Mountain View Drive and Cypress Avenue) for an improvement project that will enhance visibility and safety for those crossing the street, as well as for bicyclists.
05/31/2023 9:30 AM
Student sustainability showcase
Students from Carlsbad Unified School District presented their individual and team-based projects to city staff, families and teachers, highlighting creative ways to protect our lagoons and ocean from pollution.
05/26/2023 9:58 AM
Hands-on bike safety class
The City of Carlsbad, in partnership with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, has scheduled a new City Cycling Class to provide an opportunity for hands-on bike safety training.
05/25/2023 4:09 PM
Bike Anywhere Day – May 18
The City of Carlsbad is hosting a pit stop next Thursday, May 18 for Bike Anywhere Day, a regionwide event for commuters, students, families or someone new to biking, to get out and enjoy biking for transportation, recreation and leisure.
05/10/2023 5:21 PM