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
To kick off National Bike Month, this week I’m sharing the first of a new video series by the city and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition featuring important safety tips. I hope you’ll take a look at that, plus these updates in today’s edition:
05/04/2023
As April comes to a close, we are already looking ahead to May activities, including National Bike and Roll to School Day next Wednesday. I’ll share more information about the city’s traffic safety efforts this week along with these updates:
04/27/2023
This Saturday is Earth Day, although here in Carlsbad, we have hosted activities all month long related to environmental sustainability. Today I’ll tell you how we’re wrapping up this month-long focus on the environment, along with sharing these important updates:
04/20/2023
It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and before I jump into this week’s update, I want to take a minute to honor the commitment, service and sacrifice of these essential workers.
04/13/2023
Just in time for spring, we’ve added some colorful artwork to the newly rebuilt Fire Station 2 in La Costa. I’ll show you what it looks like and provide updates on the following topics in this week’s update.
04/06/2023
It’s a good time to be a sports fan, with today’s Padres home-opener and this Saturday’s NCAA Final Four, featuring the San Diego State Aztecs for the first time ever. Please drive safely if you’re headed to see the action in person. Here’s what I’ve got to share this week:
03/30/2023
Two issues important to our community are front and center this week: keeping our community safe and making housing more affordable. I’ll share the latest on both along with these updates in today’s issue:
03/23/2023
Monday is the first day of spring, which thanks to all the rain will be greener than usual here in Carlsbad, with plenty of wildflowers in bloom. To put the recent rains in perspective, the last storm alone is reported to have dropped 2.68 inches, almost double what we normally see the entire month
03/16/2023
It looks like more rainy weather is on the way this weekend and next week, while we get ready to “spring forward” with the time change on Sunday. With the wet weather and the sun rising later, please remember to take extra care on the road. Leave early, slow down, turn your lights on and remember to
03/09/2023
It looks like we might get a little sunshine this weekend after all of the recent rain, even if we are still waiting for temperatures to warm up a little. In this update, I’ll share a few fun ideas for activities if you’re looking to spend some time outside this weekend,
03/02/2023
