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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 4/25
Carlsbad makes it easy to dispose of unwanted or expired medication all year long, including at a special event on Saturday, April 25 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
04/21/2026 9:00 AM
City Manager's Update, April 16, 2026
We’re in store for a beautiful weekend, so I wanted to start with an update on the improvements the city is making to the beach stairs and sidewalk along picturesque Carlsbad Boulevard. This video brings you up to speed on the project along the walkway, and I’ll have more details in today's update.
04/16/2026 5:30 PM
New illegal fireworks ordinance adopted
Curbing illegal fireworks
04/16/2026 4:00 PM
Fiesta at the Rancho
Last call for early bird tickets for Fiesta at the Rancho, an evening under the stars at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
04/16/2026 3:30 PM
Celebrating Arbor Day
The City of Carlsbad will celebrate Arbor Day with a hands-on opportunity to help plant 25 trees at Poinsettia Community Park.
04/15/2026 12:48 PM
Carnival Classics Return
Hot Rods & Cool Treats cruises back into town
04/15/2026 12:22 PM
Climate Action Plan progress report
The City of Carlsbad continues to make progress on its Climate Action Plan, a long-term roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a more sustainable future.
04/15/2026 10:34 AM
Reducing neighborhood speeds
Seeing cars speed through your neighborhood can be frustrating. The city has a program to help.
04/15/2026
City Manager's Update, April 9, 2026
This week, we’re sharing a preview of construction plans to widen the next section of El Camino Real, an update on proposed Terramar street improvements and a look ahead to our Earth Day Celebration later this month.
04/09/2026 5:30 PM
Terramar street improvements
After reviewing community input, the Carlsbad Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission on Monday recommended moving forward with resurfacing and restriping streets in the Terramar area, but holding off on adding sidewalks at this time.
04/09/2026 11:22 AM
Call for artists
Whether you are an artist or a community member interested in supporting public art and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of the community, the City of Carlsbad invites you to be a part of the upcoming Carlsbad Beach Chairs public art project.
04/08/2026 6:01 PM
Rattlesnake safety
With warmer weather, more people are out walking, hiking and spending time in their yards. Spring is also when rattlesnakes and other wildlife become more active.
04/08/2026 4:58 PM
Earth Month Celebration
Earth Month is a chance to enjoy everything that makes Carlsbad special, from our beaches and trails to our neighborhoods and parks, and to think about the small ways we can help care for them.
04/08/2026 4:09 PM
New section of road widening on El Camino Real
Construction will begin soon to widen northbound El Camino Real between Poinsettia Lane and Camino Vida Roble.
04/08/2026
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Drivers are urged to keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel
04/03/2026
City Manager's Update, April 2, 2026
A new interactive annual report from our Fire Department plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the newest exhibit at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery.
04/02/2026 5:30 PM
Chestnut Underpass public art
An updated design for public art at the Chestnut Avenue I-5 underpass is now available to review.
04/01/2026 9:00 AM
Carlsbad Fire Department releases 2025 Annual Report
New interactive StoryMap format
03/31/2026 1:15 PM
Make plans for Earth Month
April is Earth Month, a time to appreciate Carlsbad’s natural beauty and take simple steps to care for the places we all share.
03/30/2026 11:00 AM
New e-bike laws start 3/26
Stronger e-bike safety laws will go into effect on March 26 in Carlsbad, following a 30-day public information campaign.
03/26/2026 7:06 PM