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District 1 City Council vacancy update
The City Council decided to proceed with an appointment process to fill the remainder of the term for the District 1 City Council vacancy. An election was estimated to cost between $450,000 and $650,000 and could not take place until next April. The City Council will finalize the appointment process
07/23/1996
High risk for COVID-19 in San Diego County
The continued increase in local coronavirus cases has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to move San Diego County to its high-risk level for COVID-19.
07/14/2022 5:05 PM
July is smart irrigation month
The City of Carlsbad is encouraging residents and businesses to complete a quick irrigation tune-up during smart irrigation month to help save water, lower their water bills, prevent runoff and earn rebates.
07/13/2022 9:45 AM
McMahon named Carlsbad City Attorney
The Carlsbad City Council announced Tuesday that Cindie McMahon will be Carlsbad’s next City Attorney, effective Aug. 2. McMahon, who currently serves as Assistant City Attorney, succeeds Celia A. Brewer, who announced her retirement in April.
07/12/2022 9:56 AM
Water quality gets top marks
The Carlsbad Municipal Water District has released its latest water quality report, which shows we are meeting or exceeding all state and federal drinking water standards.
07/07/2022 4:53 PM
New trash, recycling, organic waste service starts Friday
On July 1, Republic Services will take over from Waste Management as the City of Carlsbad’s contracted trash, recycling and organic waste services provider.
06/29/2022 11:18 AM
Coastal road options presented
The City of Carlsbad is seeking input on three roadway designs that protect public infrastructure from future sea level rise while prioritizing walking and biking paths along a 1-mile stretch of south Carlsbad Boulevard from Manzano Drive to Island Way.
06/29/2022 11:18 AM
Free kitchen caddy available to help with collecting food scraps
Starting June 25, Carlsbad residents can pick up a free kitchen caddy to make food scrap recycling a little easier. These small, plastic bins can be used to store leftover food scraps in the kitchen before putting them in the green compost bin along with other green or ‘organic’ waste, like plants a
06/23/2022
Housing and homeless solutions
The Carlsbad City Council approved two agreements this week aimed at creating opportunities for lower-income residents and people experiencing homelessness.
06/16/2022
National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 11, is National Get Outdoors Day and with the weather heating up it’s a great time to try out some of our many city trails that are close to the beach.
06/10/2022
City homeless program seeing positive results
City staff reported Tuesday that steady progress continues on efforts to reduce homelessness in Carlsbad.
06/09/2022 1:30 PM
Carlsbad to form community-police engagement commission
The Carlsbad City Council voted Tuesday to form a new commission focused on maintaining strong public trust and confidence by serving as a body to facilitate conversations between police and community.
06/08/2022
Operating outdoors post-COVID
Many restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores and other Carlsbad businesses that moved outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic will keep their expanded operations, according to a report provided to the City Council Tuesday.
06/08/2022
Preventing bicycle theft
As we head into summer and we are out around the city more, it is important to take precautions to prevent bicycle theft.
06/06/2022
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
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
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
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
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