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Fatal injury traffic collision, 2700 Faraday Ave.
On March 30, 2023, at 6:49 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Faraday Avenue regarding a traffic collision involving three vehicles.
03/30/2023 12:45 PM
Several downtown streets to close for Carlsbad 5000
If you plan to visit downtown Carlsbad or the beach this weekend, be aware that several streets will be closed Saturday and Sunday for the Carlsbad 5000 race and events.
03/30/2023
Earth Month events in April
Join the City of Carlsbad to celebrate Earth Month at events and activities in April that showcase our community’s commitment to sustainability and the environment.
03/28/2023 9:01 AM
Serious injury traffic collision, 6100 Aviara Parkway
On March 24, 2023, at 1:51 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Aviara Parkway regarding a vehicle that had struck a bicyclist and fled the scene.
03/26/2023 9:35 AM
Traffic emergency extended
On Tuesday, March 21, the Carlsbad City Council received an update on the city’s response to the local traffic safety emergency, including the latest data on injury collisions. By law, cities that declare a local emergency must revisit the situation at least every 60 days.
03/24/2023 5:20 PM
Housing plan update
The City of Carlsbad is on track to complete all the steps identified in its state-approved plan to increase access to affordable housing in the city over the next eight years.
03/24/2023
Police-Community Engagement Commission
On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council appointed five residents to serve on the city’s new Community-Police Engagement Commission. The goal of the commission is to help strengthen and maintain an excellent relationship between the Carlsbad Police Department and the community.
03/23/2023
Libby replacing Overdrive reading app
The legacy OverDrive app will be discontinued as of May 1, 2023, so users will need to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app.
03/21/2023 2:55 PM
Finding water leaks
World Water Day on March 22 is the perfect time to appreciate the value of our most precious resource – water – and think about small ways we can help conserve.
03/21/2023 2:53 PM
TGIF nominated for Best Outdoor Concert Series
The city's summer concert series is nominated for USA TODAY 10Best’s 2023 Readers' Choice Awards and voting is now open.
03/20/2023 2:30 PM
Fatal traffic collision, Palomar Airport Road at S/B I-5 on-ramp
On March 15, 2023, at 7:23 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the intersection of Palomar Airport Road at the S/B I-5 on-ramp regarding a female lying in the roadway.
03/17/2023 2:16 PM
The Police Department encourages safe St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
This St. Patrick’s Day, the City of Carlsbad Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and would like to remind the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly.
03/17/2023 11:19 AM
Committee studying growth finalizing draft report
A resident-led committee created is finalizing a draft report that identifies issues and standards that will help ensure Carlsbad retains an excellent quality of life as it continues to grow.
03/16/2023
Summer camp registration now open!
Summer camps run from June 12 through Aug. 18 for kids ages 3 to 16. This year we’re offering a variety of camp themes including art, science and exploration, sports and traditional day camps.
03/15/2023 5:16 PM
Hands-on bike safety classes
The City of Carlsbad, in partnership with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, is hosting a series of traffic safety workshops and trainings. The next ones are focused on safe bike and e-biking riding.
03/15/2023 1:43 PM
Parks & Recreation Commission vacancy
The Parks & Recreation Commission has one unscheduled vacancy. Applications to apply must be received to the Clerks office by April 7, 2023 by noon.
03/14/2023
Coastal restoration grants awarded
On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council awarded $373,687 in grants to support certain agricultural, coastal or wetland restoration projects that enhance quality of life in Carlsbad, including a “living shoreline” project that will restore a section of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
03/09/2023
School traffic safety partnerships
As part of the City of Carlsbad’s ongoing traffic safety efforts, the city is partnering with local schools to raise awareness of the rules of the road. Through these partnerships, students of all ages are learning how to stay safe on the road.
03/07/2023 4:41 PM
South Carlsbad Boulevard improvements
As part of the City of Carlsbad’s ongoing work to balance the needs of all roadway users, you may notice some changes to the lanes on southbound Carlsbad Boulevard from Manzano Drive to Island Way starting today.
03/07/2023 3:43 PM
Battery fire safety
The City of Carlsbad Fire Department responded to reports of a garage fire early Tuesday morning. The extent of damage and cause are still under investigation, but the family suspects it was related to battery charging. If this is confirmed, it would be the second battery-related fire being investig
03/07/2023 9:16 AM