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🌞 Summer nights & live music means TGIF Concerts in the Parks 🥳 We’re so excited about this year’s lineup that we’re sharing it early! 📣 Get ready for a season packed with 80s and 90s alternative rock, Top 40 hits, country, yacht rock, R&B, funk, Latin, salsa, rock and soul. 🕺💃 📍 Mark your calendars and join us at the park! 🎸 Stagecoach Community Park June 19 - The Pistol Blonde June 26 - Chunky Hustle Brass Band July 10 - Dance Dance Evolution July 17 - Harbor Party 🎤 Calavera Hills Community Park July 24 - Sabrosas Latin Orchestra July 31 - 90s Rockshow Aug. 7 - B.I.G. 🎵 Alga Norte Community Park Aug. 14 - FlashPants Aug. 21 - Daring Greatly https://loom.ly/xtdDUa4
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City of Carlsbad
🚆 Heads up, rail users All COASTER and Amtrak service will be suspended this weekend, Mar. 7-8, between Oceanside Transit Center and Santa Fe Depot for scheduled maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. More info: GoNCTD.com
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City of Carlsbad
This week’s update features the TGIF Concerts in the Parks band lineup, registration for summer classes and camps, and a preview of Tuesday’s City Council discussion on improvements to Grand Avenue. Here’s the full lineup: 🎶 TGIF concert band lineup announced ☀️ Registration opens for summer camps and classes 🛑 Grand Avenue street improvements ⌛ Spring forward and stay safe 🏆 Still time to nominate Citizen of the Year 🎉 ‘Senior Prom’ highlights plus more community events 🚆 No rail service this weekend 📋 What’s on next week’s City Council agenda 💛 A big thank you to Team Carlsbad 👉 https://conta.cc/4ri6nyv
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🏀 March Mania Fridays Every Friday night from 3/6 through 3/27, 6–8 p.m. at the Pine Avenue Community Center. 🔥 3-on-3 style basketball tournament just for 6th–8th graders 👟 Register individually — pair up with teammates or join a team when you arrive 🎮 Teen Center open for those who’d rather hang out with video games, ping-pong, crafting, Nerf wars and more 💵 Cost: $5 Don’t miss the hoop madness! Register: https://loom.ly/Tj9_3jw #MarchMadness
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🕰️ Spring Forward this weekend and keep your home safe As you set your clocks ahead for daylight saving time, take a few minutes to 🔥 Test smoke alarms and replace batteries; replace units with sealed 10-year batteries every 10 years. Install alarms on every level, inside bedrooms, and in hallways near sleeping areas. For assistance, contact the City of Carlsbad Fire and Life Safety Division at 442-339-2665 💡 Adjust timers – Update indoor/outdoor lights to save energy as days get longer 🌳 Trim landscaping – Improve visibility during darker mornings 💦 Check sprinklers – Water at optimal times (dusk–dawn) and turn off for rain A few simple steps now help protect your home and family 🌞 #SpringForward City of Carlsbad Police Department
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City of Carlsbad
Nominate an outstanding Carlsbad resident for Citizen of the Year 🌟 Know someone who makes Carlsbad a better place through their service, kindness or leadership? Help us shine a light on the people who make a real difference. 🗓️ Deadline to nominate: April 3 🔗 Learn more & submit a nomination: https://loom.ly/qZMTUgw
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City Manager's Update, March 5, 2026
I’m coming to your inbox today with breaking news: We just released the TGIF Concerts in the Parks schedule and I’ve got it for you in today’s update.
03/05/2026 6:00 PM
TGIF band lineup
Break out your dancing shoes. A talented roster of musical acts will grace the stage at three Carlsbad parks during this summer’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks series.
03/05/2026 5:19 PM
Grand Avenue street improvements
The City of Carlsbad is considering ways to improve parking and traffic safety along Grand Avenue by converting existing parallel parking to diagonal parking and installing a new all-way stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue at Madison Street.
03/03/2026 9:47 AM
Spring forward and stay safe
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m.
03/02/2026 5:00 AM
Economic, financial report presented
Halfway through the fiscal year, most revenues for the City of Carlsbad have met or exceeded expectations and the city continues to operate with, and project, a balanced budget through the end of the fiscal year. Despite the slower revenue growth, the city’s overall economy remains stable.
03/02/2026
Stabbing investigation in downtown Carlsbad
On March 1, 2026, at approximately 1:48 a.m., Carlsbad Police officers responded to the 400 block of Grand Avenue for a report of a stabbing.
03/01/2026 3:00 PM
City Manager's Update, Feb. 26, 2026
New e-bike safety laws are set to take effect in Carlsbad starting March 26
02/26/2026 5:30 PM
Barrio stop signs
The City of Carlsbad is installing new all-way stop signs at four intersections in the Barrio as part of the city’s efforts to help reduce speeds and improve safety in the Barrio.
02/26/2026 12:31 PM
Strategic Plan progress
The Carlsbad City Council this week received the latest annual update on its 5-Year Strategic Plan, outlining progress on major initiatives and priorities that continue to shape the city’s work.
02/25/2026 11:57 AM
New e-bike laws
Stronger e-bike safety laws will be effective in Carlsbad starting March 26, 2026, after the City Council formally adopted the laws at its meeting this week.
02/25/2026 9:21 AM
Habitat management annual meeting
Tuesday, March 3, is World Wildlife Day, and it’s also when we’ll host this year’s annual meeting on Carlsbad’s Habitat Management Plan.
02/23/2026 9:00 AM
State & Laguna stop signs
New stop signs were installed at the intersection of State Street at Laguna Drive last week to help address community concerns about safety at the intersection. The City Council approved the new stop signs in January, and crews got to work to complete the improvements quickly.
02/20/2026 11:56 AM
Poinsettia Park turf replacement
Crews are making good progress on the turf replacement project, which will give the park a refreshed playing surface in time for the busy spring and summer seasons.
02/18/2026 7:01 PM
Be safe in the rain
Please take precautions during heavy rain to stay safe and protect property and the environment.
02/13/2026 9:30 AM
Apply for arts grants
The City of Carlsbad invites schools and arts organizations to apply for Community Arts Grants from Feb. 13 through March 27.
02/13/2026 9:17 AM
City Manager's Update, Feb. 12, 2026
The city is moving closer to enacting stricter e-bike laws, which would include setting a minimum age of 12 to operate an e-bike and putting in place additional rules to curb unsafe riding behavior.
02/12/2026 5:30 PM
New e-bike rules
At its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Carlsbad City Council took the next step toward enacting stricter e-bike laws by adopting a resolution and introducing a new ordinance, which is the technical term for a city law.
02/12/2026 4:28 PM
Chestnut Underpass public art design
Give input on the newest proposed design for the Chestnut Underpass.
02/11/2026 12:38 PM
Sustainable Carlsbad newsletter
Clear clutter, get outdoors and see what’s ahead this spring.
02/06/2026 2:41 PM
Sustainable Super Bowl Sunday
A winning game plan for Super Bowl waste
02/06/2026 9:00 AM