The City of Carlsbad has released a draft update of its Climate Action Plan, marking a significant step in the city’s ongoing efforts to protect the environment and address the causes of climate change.
07/08/2024 5:00 PM
With the Fourth of July approaching, Carlsbad is gearing up for a busy holiday weekend. The Carlsbad Police Department and lifeguard service are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. Here are some essential tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
06/28/2024
Carlsbad voters will decide during this November’s election who will serve two district seats on the City Council, who will fill the vacancy for City Treasurer, and whether to amend a Carlsbad-specific law that requires voter approval on certain projects and real-property purchases that cost
06/20/2024 2:42 PM
The Carlsbad City Council approved a balanced budget Tuesday and will begin the new fiscal year July 1 with healthy revenues, increased cash reserves and among the lowest pension debts in the region. The fiscal year 2024-25 city budget also sets aside money for future infrastructure investments.
06/19/2024 9:12 AM
For city leaders, making progress on their City Hall’s data capabilities is not a one-and-done exercise. Rather, it’s about continuous improvement — taking steps that build on one another and adapt to new technology or changed circumstances.
06/17/2024
City Council meetings are where it all happens – from approving the city's annual budget and reviewing proposed projects to passing new city laws. These meetings also provide a regular opportunity for you to tell the City Council what’s on your mind.
06/07/2024 8:58 AM
City Treasurer Craig Lindholm notified the City of Carlsbad of his intent to retire, effective Friday, June 14, 2024. Lindholm joined the city as city treasurer in 2013 and was elected most recently in 2022.
06/06/2024
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, the City of Carlsbad Police Department is reminding residents to take precautions to avoid home burglaries, especially if going out of town.
05/23/2024 3:23 PM
Thanks to healthy revenues, reduced spending, and new budget policies and practices over the past several years, the City of Carlsbad is projecting a balanced budget through fiscal year 2030, increased cash reserves and among the lowest pension debts in the region. The city released its preliminary
05/16/2024
Carlsbad city staff works hard to be “brilliant at the basics,” from maintaining sewer pipes to responding to emergency calls. None of that would be possible without the team that manages our city vehicles and heavy equipment, keeping everything up and running so we can excel across all departments.
05/15/2024
Carlsbad residents interested in finding out about the city’s proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1 can come to a special community budget workshop where city staff will be on hand to answer questions and take community feedback.
05/09/2024 11:33 AM
The Carlsbad City Council on Tuesday awarded $518,215 in federal grants to local organizations with programs that prevent and reduce homelessness, preserve affordable housing and provide fair housing services in Carlsbad.
05/08/2024 9:07 AM
You may be familiar with the three R’s of sustainability: reduce, reuse and recycle, but what about the other two?
05/01/2024 2:00 PM
For 20 years in a row, the City of Carlsbad has been named a Tree City by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
04/25/2024 12:30 PM
This week, we're highlighting some of the ways the City of Carlsbad is leading the way in environmental sustainability.
04/18/2024 11:44 AM
Sharing the Climate Action Plan annual report for 2023.
04/17/2024 11:30 AM
Nineteen Carlsbad businesses that have taken steps to implement environmentally friendly business practices are officially part of the Carlsbad Green Business Program.
04/17/2024 11:00 AM
Last year, we received input from veterans and others on the vision for the public art that will be featured on the upper plateau at Veterans Memorial Park. After issuing a national Call for Artists Qualifications to recruit potential artists or artist teams for the project, the city received 35 qua
04/16/2024
On April 15, the City of Carlsbad officially welcomed our new Police Chief, the 11th since the city’s founding in 1952. Christie Calderwood steps into this new role after serving the Carlsbad Police Department for the past 18 years.
04/15/2024
Repair, reduce, reuse and recycle for Earth Month.
04/10/2024 4:00 PM