Learn more about major projects and initiatives from the past year, as well as what’s planned for the year ahead, by watching the 2023 State of the City video.
08/18/2023
The City of Carlsbad was selected as one of two new U.S. cities and one of seven worldwide to receive the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for 2023. The What Works Cities Certification program, launched in 2017 by Bloomberg Philanthropies, is the first-of-its-kind standard of
07/26/2023
The city is kicking off the planning process for Carlsbad’s next park. Known as Robertson Ranch Park, the park will be located on 11.2 acres near the corner of El Camino Real and Cannon Road.
07/21/2023 3:00 PM
On Tuesday, the City Council received a report with recommendations from a resident-led committee on issues and standards that will help ensure Carlsbad retains an excellent quality of life as it continues to grow.
07/20/2023
A Draft Environmental Impact Report for potential new housing sites in Carlsbad is now available for public review.
07/14/2023
The City of Carlsbad named three residents as Citizens of the Year, a tradition more than 50 years old that honors community members who have given their time and energy toward the civic improvement, beautification:
07/12/2023 10:14 AM
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $2.3 million state grant that will help address homeless encampments in the downtown Village area. One of the City Council's top goals is to prevent and reduce homelessness and its effects on our community.
07/12/2023
Carlsbad Police Officers, who are certified bike instructors, will cover the basics to help students stay safe on two wheels.
07/05/2023 3:21 PM
The City of Carlsbad was selected as one of seven new cities to receive the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for 2023. The certification recognizes cities for exceptional use of data to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate program effectivenes
06/21/2023
At its meeting on June 13, the Carlsbad City Council adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, which spans from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
06/14/2023 9:32 AM
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad has decreased by 13% since 2022, based on the latest regional count, released June 8. Get the data.
06/08/2023
Just in time for summer, City of Carlsbad officials celebrated the opening of Carlsbad’s first fire station west of I-5 and the railroad tracks to respond to emergencies along the coast more quickly and ensure the city continues to meet the community’s public safety needs into the future.
06/08/2023
Carlsbad community members interested in knowing more about the city’s budget and what is proposed for the fiscal year that starts July 1 have two upcoming opportunities:
05/18/2023
The City of Carlsbad’s proposed budget for next fiscal year invests in the City Council’s highest priorities, sets money aside for future infrastructure needs and grows the city’s cash reserves, while
05/18/2023
We shared an update on our long-term projected revenues and expenses with the City Council.
04/12/2023 6:31 PM
This week, the City of Carlsbad celebrates the first responders who help Carlsbad residents during times of personal crisis and community-wide disasters in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
04/10/2023
On Tuesday, March 21, the Carlsbad City Council received an update on the city’s response to the local traffic safety emergency, including the latest data on injury collisions. By law, cities that declare a local emergency must revisit the situation at least every 60 days.
03/24/2023 5:20 PM
On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council appointed five residents to serve on the city’s new Community-Police Engagement Commission. The goal of the commission is to help strengthen and maintain an excellent relationship between the Carlsbad Police Department and the community.
03/23/2023
A resident-led committee created is finalizing a draft report that identifies issues and standards that will help ensure Carlsbad retains an excellent quality of life as it continues to grow.
03/16/2023
The Parks & Recreation Commission has one unscheduled vacancy. Applications to apply must be received to the Clerks office by April 7, 2023 by noon.
03/14/2023