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‘Skip the Stuff’ law takes effect
Good news for the environment and for Carlsbad residents tired of accumulating unneeded plastic utensils after ordering takeout: A new city law is taking effect June 1 aimed at reducing the amount of unused and unwanted single-use plastics that end up in landfills each year when people get food to g
05/27/2022
Give input on Veterans Memorial Park
The city is seeking input on specific memorial elements to recognize veterans at the future Veterans Memorial Park. The city has developed the park’s overall design based on community input gathered in 2019 and would now like feedback on sample renderings for the Veterans Memorial Plaza area of the
05/27/2022
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
Balanced budget presented
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the public got its first look at a balanced city budget that maintains all core city services and continues more than a dozen new programs aimed at improving public safety, maintaining an excellent quality of life and protecting the environment.
05/25/2022
Enhancing services at homeless shelter
This week the City Council approved a grant to enhance clinical services at Carlsbad’s only emergency homeless shelter, another step in the city’s work to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad.
05/25/2022
DUI Checkpoint is scheduled in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department announced it will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, May 27, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next morning, on Carlsbad Boulevard at Beech Avenue in Carlsbad.
05/23/2022
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
Investigators seek witnesses of attempted murder and assault with a vehicle at local shopping center
On May 15, at 2:10 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department received several 911 calls of a vehicle striking multiple pedestrians in the parking lot at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive.
05/19/2022
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
Award winning infrastructure projects
The City of Carlsbad received two project awards from The American Society of Civil Engineers San Diego Section for outstanding public works projects:
05/16/2022 4:00 PM
Fatal traffic collision on El Camino Real at Camino Vida Roble
On May 15, at 6:24 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department was called to the intersection of El Camino Real and Camino Vida Roble due to a traffic collision.
05/15/2022
Give input on accessory dwelling units program
The city is seeking input to help develop a program to encourage more accessory dwelling units to comply with new state housing laws.
05/13/2022 5:04 PM
New rules for campaign signs
Election season is here and new rules are now in effect for where temporary political campaign signs are allowed in Carlsbad.
05/11/2022 5:32 PM
Peace Officers Memorial Day – National Police Week
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week.
05/11/2022
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
City awards federal grants to support low income residents
The Carlsbad City Council approved $527,154 in federal grants to help low and moderate income residents, with a focus on increasing and preserving affordable housing a reducing homelessness.
05/10/2022 7:20 PM
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
Investigators arrest sexual battery suspect and seek additional victims
On May 6, at 2:30 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department arrested 18-year-old Brandon Cabrera of Carlsbad on suspicion of sexually assaulting women at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, located in the 2500 block of El Camino Real.
05/10/2022
Major projects moving forward
On May 3, the City Council held a special meeting to finish its discussion about major “capital improvement projects" planned for the next five years to ensure they are in alignment with the goals of its five-year strategic plan, which is scheduled to be completed this summer. Capital improvement pr
05/09/2022 12:21 PM
Free smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm programs
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. Carlsbad residents can take advantage of two separate programs designed to help them stay safe at home.
05/09/2022