The dog days of summer have officially arrived in Carlsbad (okay, temperatures are going from low 70s to high 70s, but, still …). Here’s what’s hot when it comes to city news this week:
07/21/2022
Happy birthday! To us! This weekend is the City of Carlsbad’s 70th birthday and as you read in our stories today, the city has much to celebrate as we reflect on a rich history full of arts and culture, exemplary leaders, programs and more. I look forward to what the next several decades hold,
07/14/2022
Happy New Year! Here at the city, we operate on a fiscal year that runs from July 1 to June 30. This means we have just begun a new budget cycle, working from the spending plan approved by the City Council last month.
07/07/2022
As we wrap up the month of June and head into the Fourth of July weekend, we’re also officially making the switch to our new trash, recycling and organics waste service provider starting Friday.
06/30/2022 10:04 PM
We are excited to kick off the return of TGIF Concerts in the Parks this Friday, following a two year break due to the COVID pandemic. Get all the details, plus updates about these stories below:
06/23/2022
This week the City Council adopted a balanced budget that focuses on five key community priorities. More on that plus these updates to follow:
06/16/2022
This is going to be a good weekend to stick close to the coast, with dangerously high temperatures forecasted for local deserts. Today I’m sharing some fun things to do while staying cool, plus several updates from this week’s City Council meeting:
06/09/2022
June is going to be a busy month in Carlsbad. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up along with some other “news you can use:”
06/02/2022
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a time when focus begins to shift to summer plans. For me, it is exciting for another reason: May is when we present our proposed city budget to the public and the City Council for the first time. More on that plus these updates in today’s edition:
05/26/2022
This week I have a short COVID-19 update, followed by other news of the week, including:
05/19/2022
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
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
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
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
