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Citizens of the Year ceremony 7/23
Two longtime Carlsbad residents have been named as Citizens of the Year by the City of Carlsbad, a tradition more than 50 years old that honors community members who have given their time and energy toward the civic improvement, beautification and betterment of our community.
07/18/2024 5:00 AM
Robertson Ranch Park design
Earlier this year, staff gathered community input on three potential design concepts for Robertson Ranch Park. Based on that feedback, staff further refined the design concepts to create a single recommended master plan.
07/12/2024 12:30 PM
Summer organics recycling tips
A couple of years ago, to comply with a new state law, the city launched a program to keep organic waste out of landfills, where it generates greenhouse gas emissions, like methane, as it decomposes.
07/11/2024 12:00 PM
Draft Climate Action Plan Update
The City of Carlsbad has released a draft update of its Climate Action Plan, marking a significant step in the city’s ongoing efforts to protect the environment and address the causes of climate change.
07/08/2024 5:00 PM
Tips for a safe Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July approaching, Carlsbad is gearing up for a busy holiday weekend. The Carlsbad Police Department and lifeguard service are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. Here are some essential tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
06/28/2024
November ballot lookahead
Carlsbad voters will decide during this November’s election who will serve two district seats on the City Council, who will fill the vacancy for City Treasurer, and whether to amend a Carlsbad-specific law that requires voter approval on certain projects and real-property purchases that cost
06/20/2024 2:42 PM
Artist selected for Veterans Memorial Park
This week, an advisory committee made up of Carlsbad veterans, family members of veterans, an arts professional and two members of the city’s Arts Commission selected Gordon Huether Studio to create the public art for the future Veterans Memorial Park.
06/13/2024 2:50 PM
City Council meetings explained: Getting involved
City Council meetings are where it all happens – from approving the city's annual budget and reviewing proposed projects to passing new city laws. These meetings also provide a regular opportunity for you to tell the City Council what’s on your mind.
06/07/2024 8:58 AM
World Oceans Day
With World Oceans Day on Saturday, it’s the perfect time to think about the important role the Pacific Ocean plays in our lives and how we can help protect it, including through education.
06/06/2024 1:17 PM
Carlsbad City Treasurer to retire before end of term
City Treasurer Craig Lindholm notified the City of Carlsbad of his intent to retire, effective Friday, June 14, 2024. Lindholm joined the city as city treasurer in 2013 and was elected most recently in 2022.
06/06/2024
Annual homeless count released
Earlier this week, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness released the results of January’s Point in Time count, a national effort to collect data on homelessness on the same day over a four-hour period. The results show regionwide homelessness has increased (about 18%), but the rate of the
05/24/2024
Holiday home safety
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, the City of Carlsbad Police Department is reminding residents to take precautions to avoid home burglaries, especially if going out of town.
05/23/2024 3:23 PM
TGIF bands announced
The City of Carlsbad has announced the 2024 band lineup for its popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks series, which will showcase North County performers playing classic rock, R&B, 1970s disco and more.
05/16/2024 9:29 AM
Carlsbad projects balanced budget
Thanks to healthy revenues, reduced spending, and new budget policies and practices over the past several years, the City of Carlsbad is projecting a balanced budget through fiscal year 2030, increased cash reserves and among the lowest pension debts in the region. The city released its preliminary
05/16/2024
Temporary trail closure
Sections of the Lake Loop Trail on the south side of Lake Calavera will be closed May 20 through early summer.
05/15/2024 9:16 AM
Fleet team named top in California
Carlsbad city staff works hard to be “brilliant at the basics,” from maintaining sewer pipes to responding to emergency calls. None of that would be possible without the team that manages our city vehicles and heavy equipment, keeping everything up and running so we can excel across all departments.
05/15/2024
Local control over future airport plans
As a community member, it could be hard to keep track of all the federal, state and regional government agencies that influence, or even control, what happens here in Carlsbad. McClellan-Palomar Airport is a prime example.
04/26/2024 2:43 PM
Delivering on sustainability
This week, we're highlighting some of the ways the City of Carlsbad is leading the way in environmental sustainability.
04/18/2024 11:44 AM
Public art meeting
Last year, we received input from veterans and others on the vision for the public art that will be featured on the upper plateau at Veterans Memorial Park. After issuing a national Call for Artists Qualifications to recruit potential artists or artist teams for the project, the city received 35 qua
04/16/2024
Meet the Chief
On April 15, the City of Carlsbad officially welcomed our new Police Chief, the 11th since the city’s founding in 1952. Christie Calderwood steps into this new role after serving the Carlsbad Police Department for the past 18 years.
04/15/2024