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Apply to fill vacancies on these city commissions
Several City of Carlsbad advisory boards, commissions and committees will have scheduled vacancies in 2023 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.
12/14/2022
Elected officials sworn in
The City of Carlsbad administered the Oath of Office for its newly elected officials on Tuesday, along with holding ceremonies for outgoing Mayor Matt Hall and District 1 City Council Member Peder Norby.
12/13/2022 5:50 PM
Citrus quarantine in parts of Carlsbad
Officials are asking everyone to help stop the spread of a plant disease fatal to citrus trees. State and county officials declared a citrus quarantine last year, which includes parts of northern Carlsbad, after the disease was found on a property in Oceanside.
12/12/2022
Holiday Fire Safety Tips
As you deck the halls this holiday season, stay fire-smart with these tips from the City of Carlsbad Fire Department.
12/09/2022
Traffic safety progress continues
The City of Carlsbad advanced several key efforts this week to help address the local traffic safety emergency, which was originally proclaimed in August following a dramatic increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes.
12/08/2022 5:21 PM
Election results and next steps
The County Registrar of Voters has completed the count. Newly elected officials will be sworn in Dec. 13.
12/08/2022
City financial update presented
The City of Carlsbad’s main sources of income are up an average of 10% for the first quarter of the fiscal year, thanks to a continuing economic rebound following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. However, city finance staff caution that high inflation, upcoming pension costs and the possibility
11/16/2022
City of Carlsbad wins top 10 Digital Cities Award
The City of Carlsbad earned top-tier recognition in the Center for Digital Government’s 2022 Digital Cities Survey. The awards recognize cities that utilize technology to improve the government experience for their communities. Carlsbad ranked ninth in the nation among cities with a population of 75
11/14/2022
Job-readiness program expands to five North County cities
North County residents now have access to a free, new program that can help them build job skills and land a guaranteed interview with a company in Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos or Vista.
11/08/2022
Beach Preservation Commission vacancy
The City of Carlsbad is seeking residents interested in filling one unscheduled vacancy on the city’s Beach Preservation Commission for a term that runs through June 2025.
10/25/2022
Traffic emergency extended
At its Oct. 18 meeting, the Carlsbad City Council voted to extend the local traffic safety emergency proclamation for an additional 60 days.
10/21/2022 12:56 PM
New fire station 2 complete
Residents in south Carlsbad now have a new fire station almost three times as big as the 1960s-era one it replaced, accommodating a larger crew, modern firefighting equipment and emergency vehicles to meet the community’s public safety needs.
10/20/2022
New program to preserve historic properties in Carlsbad
On Tuesday, the City Council approved changes to the Carlsbad Municipal Code (a collection of city laws) to establish a local Mills Act Program in the City of Carlsbad to encourage the restoration and preservation of historic buildings. The voluntary program will enable interested owners of historic
10/20/2022
New trees planted at Stagecoach Park
Twenty-seven new trees were planted Monday at Stagecoach Community Park, courtesy of the Arbor Day Foundation, through a collaboration with the City of Carlsbad and the nonprofit Tree San Diego.
10/18/2022
Village H South project on hold
With the new trail at Village H South getting significant use and positive reviews, the City Council decided as part of a strategic planning discussion on Oct. 11 to put the remaining improvements on hold for now to allow Parks & Recreation staff to concentrate on other priority projects. The remain
10/18/2022
Great California ShakeOut
The annual Great California ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake safety drill, takes place Thursday, Oct 20.
10/14/2022
Busy summer for city lifeguards
The City of Carlsbad’s ocean lifeguard program is now in its fourth year, approved by the City Council in 2018. City lifeguards provide seasonal services at the three-quarter of a mile stretch of beach at the city’s north end, which is not part of the California State Parks system and was previously
10/14/2022
Carlsbad City Council advances traffic safety efforts
The Carlsbad City Council voted to continue over a dozen new initiatives to address traffic safety and seek input from the community and city commissions on potential additional actions presented by city staff Tuesday.
09/28/2022
Reducing speeding on Tamarack Avenue
The City of Carlsbad is seeking community feedback on options to reduce speeding on Tamarack Avenue, between Skyline Road and Adams Street.
09/27/2022
New pedestrian signal to be activated at Tamarack and Valley
Walkers, bicyclists and drivers will soon get a chance to try out a new type of traffic signal at the corner of Tamarack Avenue and Valley Street, which, along with other changes to the intersection, will make it easier to notice when someone is crossing the street.
09/26/2022 4:13 PM