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May 03
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City of Carlsbad
The next City Council meeting will take place Tuesday, May 7, starting at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Topics include: • An agreement that will enable the Fire Department and other firefighting agencies participating on a specialized urban search and rescue task force to be reimbursed by the state for associated costs • A contract to replace the audio and video systems at the Schulman Auditorium at Dove Library • A contract to replace a water pipeline on Valley Street and a sewer pipeline on Foxtail Loop. • An agreement with an engineering firm to design road improvements on Faraday Avenue in preparation for Veterans Memorial Park, scheduled to open in 2026 • Ending the local storm-related emergency proclamation to remove debris from the Buena Vista Creek channel and continuing another one to repair a slope between El Camino Real and Trieste Drive. These proclamations must be renewed at each regular City Council meeting until the emergency is declared over. • A proposed plan to spend federal Community Development Block Grant funding to help people with low incomes find housing • A report on the city’s vehicle fleet and how it’s managed and financed • Changes to how the city manages its Capital Improvement Program, which is a plan for building and funding future infrastructure projects across the city Agenda and staff reports 🔗 https://loom.ly/2v6xtwA
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City of Carlsbad
Join us on Saturday, May 11 for our annual Hot Rods & Cool Treats carnival and classic car show. Grab the family and come on out for some good old-fashioned fun at Pine Avenue Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 🎯Test your game skills in Can-Knock-Down, Ring Toss, Frog Hopper, and more. 🍦Build your own sundae at the ice cream bar 🚗Vote on your favorite car in the classic car show. 🎹Enjoy live music covering decades of sounds. 🍕Carnival tickets, food, and drinks are available for purchase at the event. https://loom.ly/1muGZ6E
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Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Skip the hassle of looking for a parking spot on May 5 at the Carlsbad Village Street Faire. Ride your bike and check it into our complimentary bike valet! A bike valet is like a coat check for bikes. 🚲 Ride your bike or e-bike to the valet check in station at 2965 Roosevelt St. 😎 An attendant with San Diego County Bike Coalition will attach a claim tag to your bike and give you a matching claim wristband 🎉 Enjoy the faire knowing your bike and accessories are kept safe 👏 Check back in to the bike valet station to pick up your bike by 5 p.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Engel & Völkers Carlsbad
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City of Carlsbad
This week I’ll tell you how you can meet your new Police Chief, see our latest public art and care for Carlsbad’s natural environment all year long. Here’s the full line up: 🔹 Coffee With the Chief coming to a neighborhood near you 🔹 Extending our Earth Month commitment all year long 🔹 New installation features “Art All Over” 🔹 A unique night out takes you back in time 🔹 Celebrate comics at the library 🔹 What’s on the agenda for your next City Council meeting 🔹 Street fair turns 50, now features a bike valet 🔹 Don’t forget to follow Carlsbad on social media 👉 https://conta.cc/3WI6GqL
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City of Carlsbad
Stop by the Dove Library Children’s Garden and see this cool oversized beach chair by San Diego artist Nan Coffey! This oversized chair is a celebration of creativity and fun. Mark your calendars for Saturday May 4 from noon to 3 p.m., and come meet the artist herself. We'll also have interactive art activities to unleash your inner artist. 🎨✨ See you there! 🌟
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City of Carlsbad
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday! 📚Stop by any Carlsbad City Library branch and pick up a free comic, while supplies last. Free Comic Book Day was first launched in 2002 by one of North America’s biggest comic book distributors as a way to boost interest in comics and graphic novels. The ones we’re giving away have all been donated by publishers and private collectors and divided by age group. We're also hosting a reception at Cole Library where you can meet fellow comic book lovers. Come in costume and you’ll be entered to win a raffle prize. Free Comic Book Day Social Hour Saturday, May 4 1 to 2 p.m. Cole Library Community Room 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Communication & Engagement
Trail of the week: East Ridgeline Trail
If you’re looking for a challenge, our featured trail this week is a rugged one that’s sure to get your heart rate up.
The East Ridgeline Trail lives up to its name, following a ridge high above Box Canyon. It overlooks steep cliffs carved out by San Marcos Creek and offers expansive views of the San Marcos Mountains to the east and the Batiquitos Lagoon and Pacific Ocean to the west.
One of the best things about this 3.8 mile out-and-back trail is that it’s in the heart of the Rancho La Costa Preserve, a 1,640-acre protected open space area that’s home to more than 40 species of endangered or threatened plants and animals.
- The abundance of wildlife is a magnet for scientific study and research, conducted primarily by the Center for Natural Lands Management, a nonprofit that owns and maintains the preserve.
- The preserve is also part of a network of protected lands included in the City of Carlsbad’s Habitat Management Plan, which helps preserve and protect sensitive biological resources within the city so species can thrive. Carlsbad is the only city in North County with an approved Habitat Management Plan.
What you’ll see
Along the East Ridgeline Trail you might see species like the Southern Mule Deer, Least Bell’s Vireo and Rufous-Crowned Sparrow, along with a host of native California plants, such as the San Diego thornmint and Orcutt’s hazardia.
Hiking and biking are allowed on the East Ridgeline Trail, but e-bikes and other motorized vehicles are prohibited. Some parts of the trail are steep and rocky – the elevation change is about 839 feet – so make sure to go at your own pace and drink plenty of water.
Note: When you’re out hiking or biking, be sure to stay on the designated trail. Because of the steep terrain, Box Canyon is off limits to the public. Not only could you hurt yourself, you could damage sensitive wildlife in the reserve. Hikers and others who deviate from designated trails can be cited for trespassing and face a fine.
Parking and access
The trail begins at 7118 El Fuerte St., at SDG&E’s utility road and access gate. Parking is available along El Fuerte Street and on the opposite end along Corintia Street near the entrance to the Vallecitos Water District Treatment Plant at 7941 Corintia St. (you can also connect here to the Melrose 55 Filoli Circle Trail – a short and easy one).
Happy hiking!