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Six strategies for safe holiday driving
Carlsbad may not get snow, but this week’s forecast calls for flurries of holiday traffic and swells of shoppers.
12/12/2023
Prevent holiday package theft
Holiday package theft is unfortunately common, especially during the festive season when people order gifts online and get them delivered to their door. As this holiday season begins, the Police Department is joining forces with the community to prevent package theft.
12/10/2023
Apply to fill vacancies on these city commissions
Several City of Carlsbad advisory boards, commissions and committees will have scheduled vacancies in 2024 when terms expire for some existing board members. If you want to make a difference in our community, this is a great way to get involved.
12/06/2023
Grant targets illegal alcohol use
The City of Carlsbad Police Department has been awarded a $40,520 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community. The grant is one of nearly fifty awarded in California to local law enforcement agencies through ABC’s Alcohol P
11/29/2023 12:18 PM
5 perfect holiday hikes
With the holidays coming up, many of us are looking forward to quality time with friends and family, including folks visiting from out of town. If you want to show off the beautiful natural surroundings that make Carlsbad so special, now’s a great time to explore the city’s 67 miles of trails.
11/20/2023
How to shop safely online
Shopping for the holidays online offers convenience by allowing you to explore items from various sellers, easily compare prices and buy from the comfort of your home.
11/17/2023
Shopping safety tips
As the holiday season approaches, an influx of shoppers is expected to frequent our popular shopping areas. With this surge, there's a heightened risk of holiday shopping-related crimes, along with increased local road traffic.
11/17/2023
Grants ease city cost to reduce homelessness
On Tuesday city staff presented the City Council with a proposed funding strategy for next fiscal year’s implementation of our Homelessness Action Plan.
11/16/2023
Financial and economic report
Some parts of Carlsbad’s economy are returning to pre-pandemic patterns, although it’s still too early to know what the new normal will ultimately be, according to an economic and financial report on the first quarter of the fiscal year presented to the City Council Tuesday.
11/15/2023
Carlsbad named top digital city
The City of Carlsbad ranked first in the Center for Digital Government’s 2023 Digital Cities Survey.
11/13/2023 5:34 PM
No hotel tax increase
The City Council decided Tuesday not to move forward with putting a measure on the ballot for a potential increase in the tax visitors pay when they stay at local hotels and short-term vacation rentals. In April, the City Council requested information about a potential ballot measure to increase the
10/26/2023
Injury collisions down
City staff provided an update to the City Council Tuesday recapping was accomplished during the 12-month traffic safety emergency that ended Sept. 8 and a preview of what’s still to come.
10/25/2023
San Diego Startup Week Launches Oct. 23 in Carlsbad
The 11th annual San Diego Startup Week conference for local entrepreneurs begins Monday, Oct. 23, in Carlsbad. The event brings together startup leaders, tech talent and the investors across greater San Diego.
10/19/2023 8:00 AM
Community grants
In a few months, the Carlsbad City Council will decide how to distribute an estimated $518,215 in federal grants for community projects that help people with low incomes.
10/19/2023
Climate Action Plan Update
Proposed actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ready for review
10/17/2023 5:41 PM
Road construction questions answered
Driving around Carlsbad, you’ve likely come across crews repaving and restriping several of our major east-west roadways.
10/13/2023
Surplus invested for financial health
On Tuesday, the City Council approved investing unspent money from last year’s budget to reduce future pension payments, replenish self-insurance funds, and pay for public safety equipment, additional school crossing guards, trails maintenance, art programs and other one-time costs not included in t
09/28/2023
Prepare for fall wildfire season
The beginning of fall is a great time to get prepared for wildfire season. Carlsbad is known for abundant natural open space, and when nature is your neighbor, it's essential to take precautions against wildfire. Here are some tips that you can do now to help protect your home.
09/19/2023
Parks & Recreation Department Master Plan
Following thousands of public comments, four community meetings, several focus groups, an online survey and social media polling, intercept interviews and a scientific survey, an updated Parks & Recreation Department master plan is now ready to be presented to city commissions for review
08/31/2023
Objective design standards approved
The Carlsbad City Council approved objective design standards for future multifamily housing and mixed-use projects on Tuesday. The new standards will help ensure new apartment, condo and duplex projects built in Carlsbad meet objective criteria for building and site design features. The objective d
08/30/2023 12:47 PM