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

New pedestrian signal to be activated at Tamarack and Valley

Walkers, bicyclists and drivers will soon get a chance to try out a new type of traffic signal at the corner of Tamarack Avenue and Valley Street, which, along with other changes to the intersection, will make it easier to notice when someone is crossing the street.

09/26/2022 4:13 PM

Carlsbad firefighters help battle wildfires

Fall is often a peak time for wildfires, and prevention and response go hand-in-hand in keeping the danger in check. The Carlsbad Fire Department works hard to protect our community, including through programs that ensure critical resources are deployed when and where they’re needed. Part of that in

09/21/2022

Protecting south Carlsbad Boulevard from cliff erosion

On Tuesday, the City Council received an update on plans to protect a 1-mile stretch of south Carlsbad Boulevard from Manzano Drive to Island Way from future sea level rise while prioritizing walking and biking paths.

09/15/2022 9:40 AM

First year of Clean Energy Alliance

The City of Carlsbad recently completed its first year of service with the Clean Energy Alliance.

09/14/2022 4:27 PM

Next step in traffic safety and mobility plan

On Tuesday, the City Council approved a contract with an engineering and environmental services firm to create an implementation plan and other studies to help pay for and advance a broad range of improvements to get people around the city more safely and easily.

09/14/2022 10:30 AM

Police present active shooter policy

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the City of Carlsbad Police Department detailed its in-depth approach and extensive training for a potential active shooter emergency. According to a report prepared by the Police Department, shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, a

09/14/2022

Live tutoring now available through Brainfuse HelpNow

Access live, real-time 1:1 homework assistance from qualified tutors 24 hours a day by laptop, tablet or phone.

09/13/2022 3:20 PM

DUI checkpoint scheduled for September 16 in Carlsbad

The City of Carlsbad Police Department announced it will hold a DUI Checkpoint in Carlsbad on Friday, September 16, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., the next morning at Carlsbad Boulevard and Beech Avenue.

09/12/2022