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Balanced budget adopted
The Carlsbad City Council approved a balanced budget Tuesday and will begin the new fiscal year July 1 with healthy revenues, increased cash reserves and among the lowest pension debts in the region. The fiscal year 2024-25 city budget also sets aside money for future infrastructure investments.
06/19/2024 9:12 AM
Park Drive slope and drainage construction
The City of Carlsbad will be improving public safety and access along Park Drive near Marina Drive starting in June.
06/17/2024 4:50 PM
Carlsbad awarded for data excellence
For city leaders, making progress on their City Hall’s data capabilities is not a one-and-done exercise. Rather, it’s about continuous improvement — taking steps that build on one another and adapt to new technology or changed circumstances.
06/17/2024
Hike to Carlsbad’s highest point: The Switchback Trail
If you’re looking for a challenging hike where the reward is an incredible view, try out the Rancho La Costa Switchback Trail in south Carlsbad.
06/14/2024 5:19 PM
City Manager’s Update, June 13, 2024
Next week, the City of Carlsbad will kick off our popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks series, a summer tradition featuring classic rock, R&B, 1970s disco and more. In this week’s edition, I’ll set the stage for the season, plus:
06/13/2024 6:15 PM
TGIF Security Changes
Every year, the city’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks bring friends, family and neighbors together to enjoy live music at some of our city parks. That community connection and small-town summer vibe are what make the concerts so special. You can see the full band lineup on our website.
06/13/2024 5:00 PM
Artist selected for Veterans Memorial Park
This week, an advisory committee made up of Carlsbad veterans, family members of veterans, an arts professional and two members of the city’s Arts Commission selected Gordon Huether Studio to create the public art for the future Veterans Memorial Park.
06/13/2024 2:50 PM
City Council meetings explained: Getting involved
City Council meetings are where it all happens – from approving the city's annual budget and reviewing proposed projects to passing new city laws. These meetings also provide a regular opportunity for you to tell the City Council what’s on your mind.
06/07/2024 8:58 AM
City Manager’s Update, June 6, 2024
No City Council meeting to report on this week, so instead I’m going to roll out the first in an occasional series taking you behind the scenes of your local government. With today’s article, you’ll be fully prepared with multiple ways to provide input next time a City Council agenda topic catches y
06/06/2024 5:40 PM
Public art meeting
Veterans Memorial Park, scheduled to open in 2026, will feature public art at the top of the plateau where visitors can take in stunning views of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean.
06/06/2024 1:37 PM
World Oceans Day
With World Oceans Day on Saturday, it’s the perfect time to think about the important role the Pacific Ocean plays in our lives and how we can help protect it, including through education.
06/06/2024 1:17 PM
Carlsbad City Treasurer to retire before end of term
City Treasurer Craig Lindholm notified the City of Carlsbad of his intent to retire, effective Friday, June 14, 2024. Lindholm joined the city as city treasurer in 2013 and was elected most recently in 2022.
06/06/2024
First sponsors announced for TGIF Concerts
The City of Carlsbad's first TGIF concert is coming up in just a few weeks, and we are happy to announce two title sponsors for the season: the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation and Rincon Homes.
05/31/2024 4:53 PM
New emergency notification system announced
This week, police, fire and emergency management leaders from throughout the region announced a new technology that will make emergency evacuation instructions more precise and efficient.
05/31/2024 4:44 PM
Tips for a safe graduation season
As the school year comes to a close over the next few weeks, many students and families in Carlsbad are gearing up for graduations and end-of-the-school-year parties.
05/31/2024
City Manager’s Update, May 30, 2024
This week, I’ll explain a new technology that will greatly improve how agencies throughout the region make emergency notifications, plus important reminders for having a safe graduation season. Here’s the full lineup:
05/30/2024 7:05 PM
Avenida Encinas improvements at Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission
City staff will present proposed designs for traffic safety improvements along Avenida Encinas between Palomar Airport Road and the Poinsettia Coaster Station at the next Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission on June 3.
05/30/2024 12:49 PM
Critical Incident Video (03-29-24)
This critical incident debrief video is intended to provide an overview of the circumstances related to an officer-involved shooting on March 29, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m.
05/30/2024 11:35 AM
Carlsbad Police holding DUI checkpoint May 31
The City of Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, May 31, from approximately 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city.
05/29/2024 3:31 PM
Annual homeless count released
Earlier this week, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness released the results of January’s Point in Time count, a national effort to collect data on homelessness on the same day over a four-hour period. The results show regionwide homelessness has increased (about 18%), but the rate of the
05/24/2024