High risk for COVID-19 in San Diego County

The continued increase in local coronavirus cases has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to move San Diego County to its high-risk level for COVID-19.

07/14/2022 5:05 PM

July is smart irrigation month

The City of Carlsbad is encouraging residents and businesses to complete a quick irrigation tune-up during smart irrigation month to help save water, lower their water bills, prevent runoff and earn rebates.

07/13/2022 9:45 AM

McMahon named Carlsbad City Attorney

The Carlsbad City Council announced Tuesday that Cindie McMahon will be Carlsbad’s next City Attorney, effective Aug. 2. McMahon, who currently serves as Assistant City Attorney, succeeds Celia A. Brewer, who announced her retirement in April.

07/12/2022 9:56 AM

Water quality gets top marks

The Carlsbad Municipal Water District has released its latest water quality report, which shows we are meeting or exceeding all state and federal drinking water standards.

07/07/2022 4:53 PM

New trash, recycling, organic waste service starts Friday

On July 1, Republic Services will take over from Waste Management as the City of Carlsbad’s contracted trash, recycling and organic waste services provider.

06/29/2022 11:18 AM

Free kitchen caddy available to help with collecting food scraps

Starting June 25, Carlsbad residents can pick up a free kitchen caddy to make food scrap recycling a little easier. These small, plastic bins can be used to store leftover food scraps in the kitchen before putting them in the green compost bin along with other green or ‘organic’ waste, like plants a

06/23/2022

Housing and homeless solutions

The Carlsbad City Council approved two agreements this week aimed at creating opportunities for lower-income residents and people experiencing homelessness.

06/16/2022

Trash Service Update

Starting July 1, Republic Services will provide your trash, recycling and organic waste services in the City of Carlsbad

06/10/2022 3:21 PM

National Get Outdoors Day

Saturday, June 11, is National Get Outdoors Day and with the weather heating up it’s a great time to try out some of our many city trails that are close to the beach.

06/10/2022

City homeless program seeing positive results

City staff reported Tuesday that steady progress continues on efforts to reduce homelessness in Carlsbad.

06/09/2022 1:30 PM

Carlsbad to form community-police engagement commission

The Carlsbad City Council voted Tuesday to form a new commission focused on maintaining strong public trust and confidence by serving as a body to facilitate conversations between police and community.

06/08/2022

Operating outdoors post-COVID

Many restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores and other Carlsbad businesses that moved outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic will keep their expanded operations, according to a report provided to the City Council Tuesday.

06/08/2022

Preventing bicycle theft

As we head into summer and we are out around the city more, it is important to take precautions to prevent bicycle theft.

06/06/2022

OverDrive/Libby Login Change

06/01/2022

New exhibition at Cannon Gallery

The City of Carlsbad’s Cannon Art Gallery is opening a new exhibition on Saturday, June 4, highlighting the art faculty at MiraCosta College and honoring their incredible mentorship to local students.

05/31/2022 2:07 PM

TGIF Concerts in the Parks summer lineup announced

Carlsbad's TGIF Concerts in the Parks series, one of the city’s most popular summer activities, is back in person this summer.

05/26/2022 11:24 AM

Number homeless in Carlsbad down 20%

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad has decreased by 20% since 2020, while the countywide number increased by 10%, based on the latest regional count, released May 19.

05/19/2022 3:01 PM

Carlsbad economy strong, some warning signs ahead

Carlsbad’s economy is continuing its strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with taxes from hotel room night stays and retail sales far exceeding projections. However, the war in Ukraine, inflation and a gradual lessening of pent-up demand from COVID-19 lockdowns mean ongoing vigilance is neede

05/17/2022 6:38 PM

Single-use materials bans

The Carlsbad City Council took steps Tuesday that will phase in changes over the next three years to reduce the amount of single-use plastics that end up in landfills.

05/11/2022

Vacancies on city commissions

The City of Carlsbad is seeking residents interested in filling several vacancies on city advisory boards, commissions and committees.

05/10/2022