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
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
This week I am starting with some exciting news (Hint: I hope you don’t already have plans for your Friday evenings this summer) and sharing updates on the following topics: Avenida Encinas getting better sidewalks, bike lanes; Celebrating Earth Month; Spring cleaning? We can help; Carlsbad Reads
03/31/2022
This week’s highlights focus on safety, managing growth and protecting the environment, along with other recent news and events: Carlsbad-specific laws approved to address reckless e-bike riders, Citizens committee’s first meeting to address managing future growth and quality of life,
03/24/2022
This week we had two City Council meetings, one to take care of current business and another special meeting to work on a strategic plan for the next five years. More on that plus these updates today: What we heard: 5-year strategic plan, Carlsbad recognized as a top 10 city to start a business,
03/17/2022
This week the Carlsbad City Council returned to in-person meetings, moving several projects forward that address residents’ top priorities, including growth, traffic and preserving community character in the Village and Barrio. Here’s a rundown of all of today’s topics:
03/10/2022
Over the past week, the state and federal governments moved more COVID health precautions from “required” to “recommended,” signaling a continued transition to a new post-pandemic way of life. More on that below, plus these city updates: Spring and summer camps are back, getting to know Carlsbad’s
03/03/2022
This week, as new COVID-19 cases continue to decline, San Diego County reported 55 more deaths, bringing the total past the 5,000 mark. More on that plus these stories:
Progress on City Council goals of homelessness, fire and emergency medical services, and managing growth, New City Council district
02/24/2022
This week, in addition to sharing the latest on our still-improving COVID-19 numbers, I’ll update you on the following news happening this week in Carlsbad: Decision on new housing sites will come after impacts are analyzed; Carlsbad on track with habitat goals; By phone or by app, we’re here
02/17/2022
This week we are seeing strong signs of a transition back to a more normal way of living and working, as COVID-19 cases continue to decrease. More on that plus: Latest report shows strength of Carlsbad economy, meeting state housing requirements, final chance to weigh in on City Council district map
02/10/2022
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday, portending six more weeks of winter. For us, that seems to mean three Santa Anas in a row and nighttime lows in the 40s. But spring will be here soon enough, and if COVID trends continue, so will a return to the optimism we felt this time last year.
02/03/2022
It’s looking more and more like the peak of COVID-19 spread in this latest wave is behind us, although interpreting data can still be challenging for us laypersons. I’ll share what I know, plus this other news of the week:
01/27/2022
This week I’ll be sharing the latest on COVID-19, including new ways to get free tests, along with these city updates: Connecting Carlsbad to the coast, Power plant demo update, Carlsbad in 5 years: workshop next week, Federal grants to help those with low incomes, Upcoming public meetings,
01/20/2022
According to a presentation by the county’s Public Health Officer Tuesday, new modeling shows we are approaching the peak of Omicron infections in San Diego County, but health care resources may be stretched thin for several more weeks. Sharing more COVID-19 updates today and the following city news
01/13/2022
I wasn’t surprised when I read yesterday that San Diego is poised to tie a record set six years ago for the highest number of days in a row below 70 degrees. But seeing what the East Coast has faced weather wise these past few days, it’s probably best to just move on to this week’s news, including:
01/06/2022
If you are feeling a sense of déjà vu as we head into the Christmas holiday, you are in good company. However, even though COVID-19 spread is surging once again, there are many reasons to feel hopeful. I’ll tell you about those along with the following updates from the city:
12/23/2021
As 2021 winds down, I will be sharing two more updates before picking back up again in January. This week’s news includes: The latest on the COVID-19 front, We’re about to become even more environmentally sustainable, Strategic planning process kicking off, Thumbs up from annual financial audit,
12/16/2021
Weather has turned a bit chilly here in Carlsbad as we approach the Dec. 21 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Chilly, of course, is relative. The coldest place in the U.S. right now is Wakefield, Michigan, with a low of -4 degrees!
12/09/2021
Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 caused by the new Omicron variant was detected in the U.S. in Northern California. The individual was a traveler who had returned from South Africa last week.
12/02/2021
