City Manager's Update, Dec. 16, 2021

As 2021 winds down, I will be sharing two more updates before picking back up again in January. This week’s news includes: The latest on the COVID-19 front, We’re about to become even more environmentally sustainable, Strategic planning process kicking off, Thumbs up from annual financial audit,

12/16/2021

City Manager's Update, Dec. 9, 2021

Weather has turned a bit chilly here in Carlsbad as we approach the Dec. 21 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Chilly, of course, is relative. The coldest place in the U.S. right now is Wakefield, Michigan, with a low of -4 degrees!

12/09/2021

Carlsbad approves 1st age-friendly plan in North County

The Carlsbad City Council approved North County’s first Age-Friendly Action Plan Tuesday, a collaboration with AARP and Circulate San Diego.

12/08/2021 3:40 PM

City Manager's Update, Dec. 2, 2021

Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 caused by the new Omicron variant was detected in the U.S. in Northern California. The individual was a traveler who had returned from South Africa last week.

12/02/2021

Proposed City Council district maps to be discussed

The City of Carlsbad’s Independent Redistricting Commission will start looking at draft maps at its Dec. 16 meeting, and a new online map-making tool is now available for community members who would like to create a map for consideration.

11/24/2021 11:51 AM

Has COVID changed parks and rec priorities?

The City of Carlsbad is creating an updated blueprint that will guide priorities and proposed investments in parks and recreation for the next five years. This project was interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the project starts back up, the city wants to know if the community’s prioritie

11/23/2021 1:40 PM

GiftCarlsbad returns for the holidays

You can shop local and earn rewards while you support Carlsbad restaurants and businesses this holiday season with the return of GiftCarlsbad. Like last year, shoppers can purchase digital gift cards and earn bonus gift cards in pretty substantial amounts, dependin

11/22/2021 4:38 PM

Carlsbad Municipal Water District recognized as Utility of the Future

The Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) has been recognized as a 2021 Utility of the Future Today

11/18/2021 11:56 AM

City Manager's Update, Nov. 18, 2021

Yesterday, the County of San Diego announced it is following the state’s lead in recommending that all adults who meet the CDC’s guidelines for timing between doses get a booster shot if they want one.

11/18/2021

City Manager's Update, Nov. 24, 2021

Coming to you one day early this week due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. As a result, not much new to report on the COVID front (county data comes out Wednesday evenings), but lots of other updates as we head into the holiday:

11/18/2021

City Manager's Update, Nov. 12, 2021

As we head into a beautiful, summer-like weekend, it’s hard to believe we are in mid-November – one of many reasons living in Carlsbad is so amazing!

11/12/2021

City Manager's Update, Nov. 4, 2021

Don’t forget to “fall back” this weekend and read up on the latest news and events in Carlsbad: The latest COVID-19 news, including vaccine availability for those 5 to 11, Many signs point to solid economic rebound in Carlsbad, We’re going to start recycling food scraps and other “organic” material,

11/04/2021

City Manager's Update, Oct. 28, 2021

This week I am sharing the latest COVID-19 updates and what they mean for Carlsbad, as well as … Improving emergency response times, New police policy a result of community collaboration, Library helps community members get high school degrees, Upcoming events and activities Public meetings and how

10/28/2021

City Manager's Update, Oct. 21, 2021

Hello! This week I am sharing the latest on local COVID-19 cases, vaccine updates and health recommendations, as well as the following: Latest crime stats show Carlsbad remains among the safest cities in our region, We are launching a project that will give the city (and community) more control over

10/21/2021

City Manager's Update, Oct. 14, 2021

Good afternoon! This week’s news includes updates about COVID-19 and the Southern California oil spill response, plus background on a topic of great interest to our community – the future use of Carlsbad’s coastline.

10/14/2021

Improving economy, careful spending net $15+ million surplus

Thanks to a stronger than anticipated economic rebound and careful spending, the City of Carlsbad ended the 2020-21 fiscal year with a more than $15 million surplus.

10/07/2021 1:32 PM

5 ways you could be breaking the law on your e-bike

And how to ride right

10/07/2021

City Manager's Update, Oct. 7, 2021

According to the County of San Diego’s latest data, most COVID-19 metrics are still headed in the right direction, although health officials are proceeding cautiously given what we saw this time last year.

10/07/2021

City Manager's Update, Sept. 30, 2021

As we wrap up the month of September, the city has had a busy week, with lots to share on actions and next steps to address homelessness, manage growth, create new City Council district maps and more. Let’s get into the details…

09/30/2021

Carlsbad response to reports of potential plane crash

09/29/2021 1:23 PM