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The City of Carlsbad is here to serve our residents. If you don't see what you're looking for, give us a call at 442-339-2820 during business hours and we would be happy to help. Or email us at help@carlsbadca.gov.

Having fun in Carlsbad

Ready to have some fun? The City of Carlsbad offers residents so many things to see and do, it's hard to know where to start:

Enjoy the arts? Check out the city's sculpture garden, art gallery and free concerts in the park.
Being active and healthy is part of the Carlsbad way of life. Join a youth or adult sports league.
Check out all the fun City of Carlsbad special events.
Looking for a great read or low-cost entertainment? Enjoy choosing from more than 300,000 books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks at the city's three libraries.
Ready to get back to nature? Take a walk on Carlsbad’s extensive trail system.
Enjoy spectacular ocean views while working on your game at The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course
Want to meet other active adults 50+? The city's senior center has programs and events all year long.
Speaking of events, be sure to check the city's online calendar for upcoming city events.
Water activities abound year-round. Surf Carlsbad's beaches, take a boat or go fishing in one of the lagoons, swim at Alga Norte Aquatic Center or the Monroe Street Pool.
Kids looking for something to do? Try one of the city's beautiful parks, attend a library story time or sign up for classes and camps.
Interested in local history? Take a self-guided tour of historic sites in Carlsbad.

Local government

Common requests

Need help? Try our new online reporting system.

Or, check our knowledge bank below for some of the most commonly requested information and services. Not sure where to start? The city manager's office is always happy to assist, 442-339-2820.

Abandoned Vehicles: 442-339-2289 for RVs and other vehicles parked on the street for more than 72 hours
Animal and Pest Problems
Bee Removal
Construction Complaints
Construction Updates: 442-339-2780, ext. 7301
Flight Noise Info
Graffiti Removal Hotline: 442-339-2990
Holiday hours
Homeless issues
Junk and Debris on Private Property: 442-339-2703
Mediation Program: Call 442-339-2810 or email housing@carlsbadca.gov
Noise Complaints
Parks and Trails Maintenance Problems
Sewer Division: 442-339-2722 to report sewer spills
Solid Waste: 760-602-4646
Storm Water Hotline: 442-339-2799
Street-related Repairs
Street Lights
Tree Maintenance Problems
Utilities Problems
Water Division: 442-339-2722 to report leaks/breaks

News and hot topics

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Unofficial results show City Clerk will remain elected

Post Date:06/16/2022

As of the June 15 update from the County of San Diego Registrar of Voters, 51.4% of Carlsbad residents who cast ballots in the June 7 election voted to keep the Carlsbad City Clerk an elected position, while 48.6% supported making it a city staff position. An estimated 5,000 ballots countywide remain to be counted.

The city clerk department is responsible for publishing notices for public meetings and hearings, posting agendas and taking meeting minutes to comply with state open meeting laws. The city clerk department also responds to requests for public records and handles assorted other duties.

City staff have been performing the city clerk’s duties since the elected Carlsbad City Clerk Barbara Engleson retired in August 2021. The City Council voted in March to put a measure on the June ballot asking voters if they supported making the position a city employee rather than an elected official.

About 80 percent of California cities hire or appoint city clerks, rather than having them elected by voters. Of the 18 cities in San Diego County, Carlsbad, Oceanside and National City elect their city clerks.

Learn more about the Carlsbad City Clerk’s office on the city’s website.

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