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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
Coastal crosswalks under construction
Safety enhancements are underway on crosswalks along Carlsbad Boulevard, an area that is a hot spot for injury collisions.
01/04/2024 6:00 PM
Trail of the week: Sea Wall Trail
Being close to the beach is one of the main reasons people love living in Carlsbad, and since the late 1980s, thousands come every day to walk on the Carlsbad Sea Wall. By “Sea Wall,” I mean what most people refer to as the “lower sea wall,” the serpentine path along the sand between Pine
12/29/2023 3:41 PM
City Manager’s Update, Dec. 28, 2023
For my last update of 2023, I will continue with an emphasis on keeping our community safe, on the road and off, plus share some backstory about a walk along the beach many of you have taken a thousand times.
12/28/2023
School field holiday hours
The following school fields will be temporarily closed so the Carlsbad Unified School District can complete maintenance and improvement projects during the winter break:
12/26/2023
Subcommittee to select artist for Chestnut underpass public art
The city’s Cultural Arts Office is kicking off the planning process for new public art that will be located at the Chestnut Avenue I-5 underpass.
12/22/2023 6:35 PM
Tree recycling
When you’re ready to pack up your holiday decorations, the City of Carlsbad and Republic Services are making it easy to recycle your Christmas tree and help the environment.
12/21/2023
Tips for reducing storm runoff
Our rainy season has been relatively mild so far, but that may be about to change. The latest forecasts suggest a series of storms could bring significant rain over the next few weeks – and possibly longer.
12/20/2023