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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
Arrest in large-scale retail theft case
Carlsbad Police investigation leads to arrest in large-scale retail theft case
10/07/2025
National Walk and Roll to School Day 10/8
National Walk and Roll to School Day is October 8
10/07/2025
City Manager's Update, Oct. 2, 2025
Veterans Memorial Park will be Carlsbad’s largest park once built, and on Tuesday, the City Council will review the final public art design concept for the park.
10/02/2025 6:30 PM
Enforcement addressing living in vehicles
Police shared early results of proactive enforcement efforts since the City Council updated a city law in March 2025 to prohibit camping in vehicles in public spaces such as parks, beaches and city-owned property and parking lots.
10/02/2025 5:57 PM
City Manager's Update, Sept. 25, 2025
When it comes to your budget, it’s always a good sign when you have money left over after covering your expenses.
09/25/2025 9:00 PM
National Child Passenger Safety Week
Child Passenger Safety Week: Protect your child with the right car seat
09/24/2025 2:28 PM
City Manager's Update, Sept. 18, 2025
First off, a big thank you to the community for your overwhelming response ahead of Tuesday’s special Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission meeting about a potential minimum age for riding an e-bike in the city.
09/18/2025 6:00 PM
DUI checkpoint Sept. 19
DUI Checkpoint scheduled for Sept. 19 in Carlsbad
09/16/2025
Fall species spotlight
Fall officially begins Monday, and one way to see the season’s arrival in Carlsbad is by spotting the bright red fruit of the coastal prickly pear cactus (Opuntia littoralis).
09/15/2025 3:30 PM
Arrest made in fatal traffic collision
On Sept. 13, 2025, at approximately 4:34 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the 4400 block of Carlsbad Blvd. to investigate a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.
09/13/2025 4:27 PM
California Pedestrian Safety Month
Step up for safer streets: California marks September as Pedestrian Safety Month
09/12/2025
City Manager's Update, Sept. 11, 2025
From big projects to everyday improvements, this last year has been a busy one in Carlsbad.
09/11/2025 6:00 PM