Carlsbad, CA
Home MenuMedia Hotline
Kristina Ray (General)
760-828-0509
Denise Ramirez (Police)
760-688-9965
Holly Angeles Gonzales (Fire)
760-457-1215
Follow Carlsbad
Newsroom
Luna appointed to Council
The Carlsbad City Council has appointed Carolyn Luna to serve the remainder of the District 2 City Council seat left vacant when Keith Blackburn was elected Mayor last November. The term ends in November 2024. District 2 covers roughly the northeastern part of Carlsbad, the coastal area between Agua
02/15/2023 4:10 PM
Spring break camp registration now open
Registration is now open for camps offered in April to coincide with Carlsbad, Encinitas and San Marcos unified school districts spring break schedules.
02/15/2023 8:00 AM
City launches program to preserve Carlsbad’s historic character
The City of Carlsbad is launching a new Mills Act Program to help preserve and honor the city’s rich history and maintain Carlsbad’s unique character, both which are key components of the Carlsbad Community Vision. The voluntary program is designed to help owners of historic properties offset the co
02/15/2023
Sign up for spring camps and classes!
The complete program schedule is now available in the city’s Spring Community Services Guide online. Registration opens Feb. 15.
02/14/2023 12:09 PM
Carlsbad seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year
The City of Carlsbad is now accepting applications for Citizen of the Year, an annual award recognizing Carlsbad residents who have provided outstanding service to their community. The deadline is March 31, 2023.
02/14/2023 9:15 AM
Free traffic safety classes
The City of Carlsbad, in partnership with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition and Circulate San Diego, is hosting a series of free traffic safety workshops and trainings. The first one is Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 – 7 p.m. on Zoom.
02/09/2023 10:14 AM
Progress continues on homelessness
The City Council approved actions that will continue the city’s progress on reducing homelessness and its effects on the local community.
02/08/2023 6:18 PM
Traffic projects to be discussed
On Monday, city staff will discuss several important traffic safety projects with the Traffic & Mobility Commission.
02/03/2023 1:10 PM
Half-price museum passes at Carlsbad library
The library is offering free month-long passes that can save you 50% on admission to more than 60 San Diego museums and other attractions, including the Museum of Making Music right here in Carlsbad.
02/01/2023 2:19 PM
Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the City of Carlsbad is featuring some great programs and resources that celebrate the Black experience and Black historical figures who have helped change our world.
02/01/2023 10:28 AM
Recent rain and the drought
After all the rain we’ve received recently, not just in Carlsbad but throughout California, you might be wondering what it means for the ongoing drought. The short answer is: The rains have helped, but conservation is still needed.
01/27/2023 12:49 PM
Arrest of organized retail theft suspect
On January 4, 2023, officers from the Carlsbad Police Department were dispatched to the Rite Aid store located at 955 Tamarack Avenue, for a theft that had occurred. During the initial investigation, officers were able to determine that two suspects responsible for the thefts had stolen
01/27/2023
Pledge campaign launched
At a news conference Wednesday morning, middle school students joined city and school officials, bike and walking groups and local businesses in asking the public to take a stand on traffic safety. The City of Carlsbad is launching the new Safer Streets Together pledge campaign as part of its respon
01/25/2023
New commission openings
The City of Carlsbad is seeking applicants for two commissions:
01/23/2023 3:19 PM
3 reasons to slow down on our roads
Getting people to slow down on our roads is one of the main goals of our three-pronged approach to traffic safety, the “three Es:”
01/23/2023
Free State Parks passes now available at Carlsbad City Library
Carlsbad City Library cardholders can now check out vehicle day-use passes from the library for free entry to more than 200 California State Parks.
01/18/2023 11:44 AM
Free home energy assessment
To highlight the city’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the city offers Carlsbad residents a free program to measure their home’s energy use and recommendations to conserve energy and save money.
01/18/2023 10:21 AM
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Economic Development Strategic Plan provides roadmap to economic vitality
01/13/2023 8:43 AM
Regional roles update
The Carlsbad City Council assigned members Tuesday to represent Carlsbad on the boards of a regional agencies that handle issues such as public transit, water and public safety. The City Council also appointed a new mayor pro tem, who stands in for the mayor when he is unavailable, and members of
01/12/2023 7:26 AM
App puts city services at your fingertips
The CarlsbadConnects app is an easy way to report things that need repair or attention around town, like potholes, sidewalk cracks, traffic light outages, graffiti and code enforcement issues.
01/11/2023 11:00 AM