Carlsbad, CA
Home MenuResidents
The City of Carlsbad is here to serve our residents. If you don't see what you're looking for, give us a call at 442-339-2820 during business hours and we would be happy to help. Or email us at help@carlsbadca.gov.
News headlines
Surplus invested for financial health
On Tuesday, the City Council approved investing unspent money from last year’s budget to reduce future pension payments, replenish self-insurance funds, and pay for public safety equipment, additional school crossing guards, trails maintenance, art programs and other one-time costs not included in t
09/28/2023
New plan for parks, recreation
The Carlsbad City Council adopted an updated plan on Tuesday that will guide parks and recreation priorities through 2030 based on community feedback, industry trends, city demographics and other factors. The City Council also voted for staff to prioritize the development of additional pickleball co
09/27/2023
Prepare for fall wildfire season
The beginning of fall is a great time to get prepared for wildfire season. Carlsbad is known for abundant natural open space, and when nature is your neighbor, it's essential to take precautions against wildfire. Here are some tips that you can do now to help protect your home.
09/19/2023
Construction to start on Avenida Encinas
After Labor Day, the City of Carlsbad is starting construction along the southern part of Avenida Encinas. Work will begin at the Carlsbad Boulevard intersection and move north, ending at the Poinsettia coaster station.
09/01/2023
Construction on crosswalks along Carlsbad Blvd
After Labor Day, the City of Carlsbad will begin construction on pedestrian improvements along Carlsbad Boulevard at Cherry and Sycamore avenues. Following the completion of these two crosswalks, crews will move on to Maple, Oak, and Hemlock avenues.
09/01/2023
Parks & Recreation Department Master Plan
Following thousands of public comments, four community meetings, several focus groups, an online survey and social media polling, intercept interviews and a scientific survey, an updated Parks & Recreation Department master plan is now ready to be presented to city commissions for review
08/31/2023
Objective design standards approved
The Carlsbad City Council approved objective design standards for future multifamily housing and mixed-use projects on Tuesday. The new standards will help ensure new apartment, condo and duplex projects built in Carlsbad meet objective criteria for building and site design features. The objective d
08/30/2023 12:47 PM
Storm information
Get the latest information about Tropical Cyclone Hilary and how to prepare for heavy rain and wind
08/20/2023
Watch the State of the City
Learn more about major projects and initiatives from the past year, as well as what’s planned for the year ahead, by watching the 2023 State of the City video.
08/18/2023
Robertson Ranch Park survey
Last week, the City of Carlsbad heard from hundreds of residents at two community workshops (one in person, one virtual) about what they’d like to see included in the future Robertson Ranch Park. The new park is part of the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan, focused on maintaining Carlsbad’s exce
08/17/2023
Upcoming bike safety classes
As Carlsbad students head back to school later this month, the Carlsbad Police Department is continuing its series of bike and e-bike safety classes to help kids safely share the road.
08/02/2023 2:11 PM
Carlsbad recognized for data excellence
The City of Carlsbad was selected as one of two new U.S. cities and one of seven worldwide to receive the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for 2023. The What Works Cities Certification program, launched in 2017 by Bloomberg Philanthropies, is the first-of-its-kind standard of
07/26/2023
Give input on Robertson Ranch Park
The city is kicking off the planning process for Carlsbad’s next park. Known as Robertson Ranch Park, the park will be located on 11.2 acres near the corner of El Camino Real and Cannon Road.
07/21/2023 3:00 PM
Next steps Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack
On Tuesday, the City Council directed staff to move forward with the environmental review, permitting and design of a roundabout at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue with a caveat.
07/21/2023
Growth management next steps
On Tuesday, the City Council received a report with recommendations from a resident-led committee on issues and standards that will help ensure Carlsbad retains an excellent quality of life as it continues to grow.
07/20/2023
Housing environmental study ready
A Draft Environmental Impact Report for potential new housing sites in Carlsbad is now available for public review.
07/14/2023
Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack intersection
The Carlsbad City Council will discuss the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue improvements project on Tuesday, July 18, to move forward with the environmental review, permitting and final engineering design for a roundabout or traffic signal at the intersection.
07/13/2023 5:33 PM
Carlsbad announces Citizens of the Year
The City of Carlsbad named three residents as Citizens of the Year, a tradition more than 50 years old that honors community members who have given their time and energy toward the civic improvement, beautification:
07/12/2023 10:14 AM
Addressing encampments
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $2.3 million state grant that will help address homeless encampments in the downtown Village area. One of the City Council's top goals is to prevent and reduce homelessness and its effects on our community.
07/12/2023
New bike safety classes added
Carlsbad Police Officers, who are certified bike instructors, will cover the basics to help students stay safe on two wheels.
07/05/2023 3:21 PM