As we approach the first day of fall on Saturday, I am sharing three things you can do to prepare for Santa Ana winds and the threat of wildfires. The change in seasons also provides new opportunities to connect with your community and explore nature right here in Carlsbad.
09/21/2023
Work continues this week on major east-west streets, sealing cracks, rolling out a fresh smooth surface and changing the lane striping to encourage slower speeds. Details on when and where this work is happening plus these updates this week:
09/14/2023
Although the official summer season is winding down, this is the time when many residents start to enjoy what some call “locals summer.” It’s that window of time when the weather is still warm, but the peak tourism season has passed, making it an ideal time for locals to enjoy our beautiful beaches
09/07/2023
As Labor Day approaches, I want to wish our entire community a safe and restful weekend. If you’re taking a road trip or enjoying all things locally, traffic is expected to be higher than normal, so please be prepared and look out for one another.
08/31/2023
I want to start this week’s update by thanking everyone for doing their part to keep our community safe during last weekend’s storm. Carlsbad got off pretty easy all things considered, although we did have several neighborhoods lose power, 17 downed trees and some temporary flooding.
08/24/2023
This week we are taking some time to reflect upon the “state of the city,” while seeking your input on topics important to the community:
08/17/2023
This week nearly 500 local students completed our Police Department’s bike and e-bike safety course just in time for back to school, and hundreds of community members joined us to kick off the planning process for our newest city park.
08/10/2023
As warmer weather continues, many of us are looking for ways to reduce our energy use and save on our electric bills. This week, I’ll tell you about a city program that can help you do just that.
08/03/2023
This week I am going to share a story about a search for justice 36 years in the making. You might have seen it in the news earlier this week, but if not, be sure to read to the end of today’s update, where I’ll give you the backstory.
07/27/2023
Last week nearly 1,000 readers of this update signed up for Alert San Diego to get notifications via email, mobile phone and text message if an emergency threatens their neighborhoods.
07/20/2023
Weeks like this one are a good reminder of how lucky we are to be in Carlsbad. It’s been hot, but a good 10 to 15 degrees cooler than our neighboring cities to the east. Heat brings an increased risk of wildfires, and we saw a few in our region just this week.
07/13/2023
Following Carlsbad’s picture-perfect beach weather for the July Fourth holiday, we’re ready to kick off another summer tradition – TGIF Concerts in the Parks. The first concert of the series is tomorrow at Stagecoach Community Park. I’ll share all the details below, along with these updates:
07/06/2023
With the Fourth of July holiday around the corner, summer in full swing and heart-breaking news from our neighbor to the south, traffic safety is top of mind as we head into the weekend. Please take a moment to read through the safety information below and share with your loved ones, along with
06/29/2023
Summer is officially here – the perfect time to announce that five Carlsbad beaches received A+ grades from the annual Heal the Bay Beach Report Card. I’ll share more information below, along with tips for how you can help keep our beaches in top condition.
06/22/2023
This week, the City Council adopted a balanced budget that maintains a high level of service while setting aside money for the future and reducing ongoing spending in a variety of areas. I’ll share more on the budget below, along with these important updates:
06/15/2023
We celebrated the opening of our first coastal fire station today, just in time for the start of the busy summer season. The new fire station is already helping reduce response times in the coastal area
06/08/2023
Memorial Day may be considered the unofficial start of summer, but for many residents, summer really begins when the kids get out of school. That starts tomorrow for students in south Carlsbad, and continues through mid-month
06/01/2023
We’ve had a healthy dose of May gray this week as we head into Memorial Day weekend, but I am confident we won’t let that prevent us from enjoying all Carlsbad has to offer over the long weekend.
05/25/2023
This week city staff provided an update on our local economy, and next week we will present the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2023-24. I’ll share more on both today, along with these updates:
05/18/2023
This week’s City Council meeting included important discussions about environmental sustainability and reducing homelessness, two priority issues identified in the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. Today I’ll share details on both, plus other news of the week.
05/11/2023
