As you turn your clocks back this weekend, also consider some seasonal safety habits.

Welcome fall – the days are getting shorter and as we turn our clocks back this weekend, it’s time to think about fall security habits.

11/01/2022

Beach Preservation Commission vacancy

The City of Carlsbad is seeking residents interested in filling one unscheduled vacancy on the city’s Beach Preservation Commission for a term that runs through June 2025.

10/25/2022

Committee to discuss Village and Barrio design standards

The Citizens Design Review Committee formed by the City Council to guide the creation of “objective design standards” for multifamily housing and mixed-use development in the Village and Barrio areas will hold its third meeting next week. The committee will review and give input on the architectural

10/25/2022

Traffic emergency extended

At its Oct. 18 meeting, the Carlsbad City Council voted to extend the local traffic safety emergency proclamation for an additional 60 days.

10/21/2022 12:56 PM

New fire station 2 complete

Residents in south Carlsbad now have a new fire station almost three times as big as the 1960s-era one it replaced, accommodating a larger crew, modern firefighting equipment and emergency vehicles to meet the community’s public safety needs.

10/20/2022

New program to preserve historic properties in Carlsbad

On Tuesday, the City Council approved changes to the Carlsbad Municipal Code (a collection of city laws) to establish a local Mills Act Program in the City of Carlsbad to encourage the restoration and preservation of historic buildings. The voluntary program will enable interested owners of historic

10/20/2022

Who will take the challenge? It is Red Ribbon Week.

Red Ribbon Week occurs each year from October 23 -31. But how did it start? Here is Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena’s story.

10/19/2022

New trees planted at Stagecoach Park

Twenty-seven new trees were planted Monday at Stagecoach Community Park, courtesy of the Arbor Day Foundation, through a collaboration with the City of Carlsbad and the nonprofit Tree San Diego.

10/18/2022

Village H South project on hold

With the new trail at Village H South getting significant use and positive reviews, the City Council decided as part of a strategic planning discussion on Oct. 11 to put the remaining improvements on hold for now to allow Parks & Recreation staff to concentrate on other priority projects. The remain

10/18/2022

Great California ShakeOut

The annual Great California ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake safety drill, takes place Thursday, Oct 20.

10/14/2022

Busy summer for city lifeguards

The City of Carlsbad’s ocean lifeguard program is now in its fourth year, approved by the City Council in 2018. City lifeguards provide seasonal services at the three-quarter of a mile stretch of beach at the city’s north end, which is not part of the California State Parks system and was previously

10/14/2022

Watch out for walkers and bicyclists on National Walk and Roll to School Day

October 12 is National Walk and Roll to School Day. The Police Department encourages parents and students to join forces toward traffic safety around our schools.

10/11/2022

Investigators seek witnesses to fatal traffic collision

10/08/2022

National Pedestrian Safety Month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Awareness about pedestrian safety goes hand in hand with the City of Carlsbad’s overall and ongoing plan to promote traffic safety and awareness.

10/01/2022

Carlsbad Boulevard sign repainting

City crews will be out next week giving the iconic Carlsbad sign a fresh coat of paint and performing routine maintenance. If you’re driving, biking or walking in the area, please give yourself extra time to get where you need to go or consider taking an alternate route.

09/30/2022

Fix-It Clinic series coming to Carlsbad libraries

Bring your broken things for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. Come participate or watch, learn and get inspired at this free, family, fun-for-all ages event.

09/28/2022 10:24 AM

Carlsbad City Council advances traffic safety efforts

The Carlsbad City Council voted to continue over a dozen new initiatives to address traffic safety and seek input from the community and city commissions on potential additional actions presented by city staff Tuesday.

09/28/2022

Carlsbad Boulevard restriping, other traffic safety projects approved

On Tuesday, the City Council approved several projects to enhance biking and walking in Carlsbad. These projects have been in the works and identified as priority projects to expedite in response to the traffic safety emergency.

09/28/2022

3rd meeting added to give input on housing environmental study

The City of Carlsbad has added a third public meeting to seek community input on what environmental impacts should be evaluated in a study on potential properties that could be rezoned to accommodate future housing.

09/27/2022 10:00 AM

Reducing speeding on Tamarack Avenue

The City of Carlsbad is seeking community feedback on options to reduce speeding on Tamarack Avenue, between Skyline Road and Adams Street.

09/27/2022