The City Council decided to proceed with an appointment process to fill the remainder of the term for the District 1 City Council vacancy. An election was estimated to cost between $450,000 and $650,000 and could not take place until next April. The City Council will finalize the appointment process
07/23/1996
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad has decreased by 20% since 2020, while the countywide number increased by 10%, based on the latest regional count, released May 19.
05/19/2022 3:01 PM
This week I have a short COVID-19 update, followed by other news of the week, including:
05/19/2022
Carlsbad’s economy is continuing its strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with taxes from hotel room night stays and retail sales far exceeding projections. However, the war in Ukraine, inflation and a gradual lessening of pent-up demand from COVID-19 lockdowns mean ongoing vigilance is neede
05/17/2022 6:38 PM
Protecting public safety and the environment were main themes at this week’s City Council meeting. I’ll recap those items plus more below:
05/12/2022
The Carlsbad City Council took steps Tuesday that will phase in changes over the next three years to reduce the amount of single-use plastics that end up in landfills.
05/11/2022
The City of Carlsbad is seeking residents interested in filling several vacancies on city advisory boards, commissions and committees.
05/10/2022
On May 3, the City Council held a special meeting to finish its discussion about major “capital improvement projects" planned for the next five years to ensure they are in alignment with the goals of its five-year strategic plan, which is scheduled to be completed this summer. Capital improvement pr
05/09/2022 12:21 PM
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. Carlsbad residents can take advantage of two separate programs designed to help them stay safe at home.
05/09/2022
May is shaping up to be a busy month. We have a lot to share this week, including updates on the city’s new e-bike safety laws, a recap of this week’s City Council special meeting and what the statewide drought situation means for Carlsbad. I’ll cover all this and more in today’s update.
05/05/2022
It’s Wildfire Preparedness Week, and the City of Carlsbad is sharing tips to help residents protect their homes and families.
05/04/2022 9:31 AM
We’re wrapping up the month of April with an award from the taxpayers association, several new opportunities to experience arts and culture in Carlsbad, the return of the street fair and more (okay, technically the street fair is next month), but just barely.
04/28/2022
The city’s two newest citizens committees are both meeting this week to help address two important topics.
04/22/2022 9:23 AM
We have had a busy week here at the city, with two City Council meetings, the graduation of our first Citizens Academy class since pre-COVID and gathering input on public art. I’ll cover all that and more in today’s update.
04/21/2022
Get tips, plans and other resources to make sure you are prepared for earthquakes and other emergencies
04/15/2022 7:04 AM
No City Council meeting to report out on this week (but we have two next week!). So instead, I’ll start with some seasonal updates, especially important if you’ve got kids headed into spring break.
04/14/2022
In keeping with the Earth Month theme, this week I have news to share on new efforts to reduce plastic waste, keep downtown clean, protect our beaches and stay safe on the trails: Moving toward a more sustainable Carlsbad, Focus on financial sustainability, Six ways you can help keep our beaches
04/07/2022
The City of Carlsbad’s Independent Redistricting Commission has selected a new City Council district map, which will determine the neighborhoods grouped together for the purpose of electing a City Council member starting this November.
02/18/2022 4:32 PM
The Independent Redistricting Commission responsible for selecting the new Carlsbad City Council district boundaries will meet for its final public hearing next week, Feb. 17, to discuss potential maps and vote on new district boundaries.
02/10/2022
The City of Carlsbad is now accepting applications for Citizen of the Year. This is an annual award that recognizes Carlsbad residents who have provided outstanding service to our community.
02/01/2022