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
Yesterday, the County of San Diego announced it is following the state’s lead in recommending that all adults who meet the CDC’s guidelines for timing between doses get a booster shot if they want one.
11/18/2021
Coming to you one day early this week due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. As a result, not much new to report on the COVID front (county data comes out Wednesday evenings), but lots of other updates as we head into the holiday:
11/18/2021
As we head into a beautiful, summer-like weekend, it’s hard to believe we are in mid-November – one of many reasons living in Carlsbad is so amazing!
11/12/2021
Don’t forget to “fall back” this weekend and read up on the latest news and events in Carlsbad: The latest COVID-19 news, including vaccine availability for those 5 to 11, Many signs point to solid economic rebound in Carlsbad, We’re going to start recycling food scraps and other “organic” material,
11/04/2021
This week I am sharing the latest COVID-19 updates and what they mean for Carlsbad, as well as … Improving emergency response times, New police policy a result of community collaboration, Library helps community members get high school degrees, Upcoming events and activities
Public meetings and how
10/28/2021
Hello! This week I am sharing the latest on local COVID-19 cases, vaccine updates and health recommendations, as well as the following: Latest crime stats show Carlsbad remains among the safest cities in our region, We are launching a project that will give the city (and community) more control over
10/21/2021
Good afternoon! This week’s news includes updates about COVID-19 and the Southern California oil spill response, plus background on a topic of great interest to our community – the future use of Carlsbad’s coastline.
10/14/2021
According to the County of San Diego’s latest data, most COVID-19 metrics are still headed in the right direction, although health officials are proceeding cautiously given what we saw this time last year.
10/07/2021
As we wrap up the month of September, the city has had a busy week, with lots to share on actions and next steps to address homelessness, manage growth, create new City Council district maps and more.
Let’s get into the details…
09/30/2021
This week as we transition into fall, we are focusing on making the city more environmentally sustainable, improving Carlsbad’s second busiest road (can you guess?), and starting construction on our newest dog park, among other work to support an excellent quality of life for our residents. Here are
09/23/2021
Right after I sent last week’s update, the President announced a series of new initiatives to help slow the spread of COVID-19. In the following days we have seen several other announcements – new studies, updated timelines on vaccine approval for kids, more information about booster shots and new
09/16/2021
Today’s update includes my usual update on COVID-19 plus a lot of other city news to share:
2 big things we’d like your input on, 29 organizations just got a city arts grant, 9 easy things to do this week so you’re ready for a wildfire, 3 new ambulances approved in the city’s budget,
09/09/2021
The city has had a busy week leading into the long Labor Day weekend, with lots to share, including: COVID-19 update, Congrats to our Citizen of the Year, 2021 State of the City, Your input needed on potential sites for new housing required by the state, New city trails app, New art exhibit,
09/02/2021
We continue to monitor the latest COVID-19 surge, looking for signs of what to expect in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, with so many variables involved, it’s not exactly clear.
08/26/2021
This week in Carlsbad we are keeping a close eye on COVID-19 cases, monitoring the California drought, making the transition to back-to-school season, and getting ready for 10 upcoming community meetings! See the latest updates below.
08/19/2021
Greetings! Depending on your point of view, this update is coming either a day late or a day early. Let me explain … The county releases COVID-19 data on Wednesday evenings, so I am going to provide my City Manager’s Update to you on Thursdays now.
08/12/2021
