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Robertson Ranch Park designs
The City of Carlsbad is asking the community to weigh in on three potential design concepts for Robertson Ranch Park, the city’s newest park, planned for the corner of Cannon Road and El Camino Real.
01/29/2024 6:30 PM
Fleet Science Center Workshops at Carlsbad City Library
STEAM-themed workshop series in partnership with the Fleet Science Center comes to the Carlsbad City Library February through April.
01/29/2024 2:19 PM
Sandbags
If you have concerns about flooding, the city recommends stocking up on sandbags at local home improvement stores or online retailers. When heavy rain is forecast, a limited supply of sandbags may be available at these city locations (Limited to 10 sandbags per household. Must show proof of Carlsbad
01/29/2024
2024 Point in Time count
Thursday was the annual Point in Time count, an organized, nationwide effort to collect data on homelessness on the same day over a four-hour period. For the West Coast, the count starts at 4 a.m.
01/25/2024
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit now open
Baron Wolman, the first chief photographer for Rolling Stone Magazine, got up-close-and-personal images of some of the most iconic performers in rock and roll history. Many of those images are now on display at the Cannon Art Gallery.
01/25/2024
City receives national award for budget presentation
The City of Carlsbad has once again been honored with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, recognizing the city’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of governmental budgeting.
01/24/2024
New pickleball court options
Carlsbad residents who enjoy the nation’s fastest growing sport can weigh in on locations for new pickleball courts at two upcoming public meetings.
01/19/2024 5:59 PM
Sand on our beaches
The latest storms have done a number on our beaches, washing precious sand out to sea and, in some cases, leaving nothing but a bed of rocks behind. This is typical for winter months, with some sand returning during the summer.
01/18/2024 4:10 PM
Water utility scam alert
The San Diego County Water Authority is warning community members about scams involving people posing as water agency “workers” to gain access to homes. These scams pop up from time to time, so it’s important to stay vigilant.
01/17/2024 4:06 PM
2024 Carlsbad Reads Together title announced
“The Maid,” a New York Times #1 best seller selected with help from the Carlsbad community, will be the 2024 book selection for Carlsbad Reads Together.
01/17/2024 8:00 AM
Trail of the week: East Ridgeline Trail
If you’re looking for a challenge, our featured trail this week is a rugged one that’s sure to get your heart rate up.
01/12/2024 3:30 PM
A reminder about dogs on the beach
The city recently received some questions about how Carlsbad enforces rules about dogs on the beach.
01/12/2024 1:20 PM
New striping, same rules of the road
The city’s transportation staff presented an update to the City Council Tuesday on several projects, including the resurfacing and restriping of major east-west roadways.
01/12/2024 12:59 PM
Explaining the green paint
Continuing with some quick tutorials on new striping on Carlsbad streets, here’s a focus on green paint. The City of Carlsbad has added green paint in areas where bikes and cars are mostly likely to cross paths.
01/12/2024 12:59 PM
Preserved parking prioritized in Barrio
Based on feedback from the community, the Carlsbad City Council selected curb extensions for two intersections in the Barrio.
01/11/2024 9:11 AM
Improving neighborhood connections at Chestnut underpass
If you’ve driven under I-5 at our neighboring cities to the south, you might have noticed some of the underpasses include artistic features, wide sidewalks and other elements that make them light and inviting.
01/11/2024
Artists selected for Chestnut underpass
A committee made up of local residents, members of the City of Carlsbad Arts Commission and an arts professional has unanimously selected the artist team that will create public art for the I-5 underpass on Chestnut between Harding Street and Pio Pico Drive.
01/10/2024 10:10 AM
Have your say: Safe routes to school
The City of Carlsbad is seeking public input on areas around two schools, Jefferson Elementary School and Sage Creek High School, where enhancements could be made for walking and biking routes.
01/08/2024 12:48 PM
Trail of the week: North Shore Hubbs Trail
Most locals have plenty of experience walking along the sea wall – it’s one of the most popular spots in all of Carlsbad. A nearby 1-mile roundtrip trek along the north shore of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, however, could easily be overlooked.
01/05/2024 3:41 PM
Barrio traffic circle update
The Carlsbad City Council will receive an update on the Barrio traffic circle project and select a traffic calming option for Palm Avenue and Harding Street, and Magnolia Avenue and Madison Street, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 5 p.m.
01/04/2024 6:08 PM