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Apr 28
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Skip the hassle of looking for a parking spot on May 5 at the Carlsbad Village Street Faire. Ride your bike and check it into our complimentary bike valet! A bike valet is like a coat check for bikes. 🚲 Ride your bike or e-bike to the valet check in station at 2965 Roosevelt St. 😎 An attendant with San Diego County Bike Coalition will attach a claim tag to your bike and give you a matching claim wristband 🎉 Enjoy the faire knowing your bike and accessories are kept safe 👏 Check back in to the bike valet station to pick up your bike by 5 p.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Engel & Völkers Carlsbad
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City of Carlsbad
We are proud to be a Tree City USA for the 20th consecutive year! Help us celebrate tomorrow at our Arbor Day event from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. We’ll work together to plant trees at The Crossings Golf Course. ▶️Event will include a tree-planting demonstration and informational booths ▶️Volunteers should check in with Sarah at the Parks & Recreation table at the back of The Crossings Golf Course parking lot. ▶️Tools will be provided; volunteers should wear work gloves, a hat, sunscreen and closed toe shoes ▶️Please park alongside the street on The Crossings Drive, not inside The Crossings Golf Course parking lot 👉RSVP to sarah.czech@carlsbadca.gov
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City of Carlsbad
Stop by the Dove Library Children’s Garden and see this cool oversized beach chair by San Diego artist Nan Coffey! This oversized chair is a celebration of creativity and fun. Mark your calendars for May 4 and May 18, from noon to 3 p.m., and come meet the artist herself. You can also join in on some interactive art activities. 🎨✨ See you there! 🌟
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City of Carlsbad
This week the City Council took up several issues important to our community, including the airport and the future of our coastline. More on that plus these topics in today’s update: • Local control over future airport plans • Protecting South Carlsbad Boulevard from sea level rise • New grant will address homeless encampments • First community garden coming to south Carlsbad • Declutter at Earth Month events Saturday • What it means to be a “Tree City” • Upcoming city meetings • Shining a light on those behind the scenes 👉 https://conta.cc/4aSgFh5
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City of Carlsbad Police Department
This Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. City of Carlsbad Police Department invite you to safely dispose of unneeded and expired prescription drugs with no questions asked. *Please note that sharps and liquids cannot be accepted. 📆 Saturday, April 27 ⏰ 10 am - 2 pm 📍 City of Carlsbad Safety Training Center, 5750 Orion St. Read more: https://loom.ly/0u5M2hE
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We still have spots for Shred and Recycle It! 🌎📃♻️ 📆 Sat. April 27 🕙9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 🔗https://loom.ly/zHkADKg Scroll down and register for your time then look for email confirmation with detailed location.
Communication & Engagement
Enhancing services at homeless shelter
This week the City Council approved a grant to enhance clinical services at Carlsbad’s only emergency homeless shelter, another step in the city’s work to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad.
05/25/2022
DUI Checkpoint is scheduled in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department announced it will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, May 27, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next morning, on Carlsbad Boulevard at Beech Avenue in Carlsbad.
05/23/2022
Number homeless in Carlsbad down 20%
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad has decreased by 20% since 2020, while the countywide number increased by 10%, based on the latest regional count, released May 19.
05/19/2022 3:01 PM
City Manager's Update, May 19, 2022
This week I have a short COVID-19 update, followed by other news of the week, including:
05/19/2022
Investigators seek witnesses of attempted murder and assault with a vehicle at local shopping center
On May 15, at 2:10 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department received several 911 calls of a vehicle striking multiple pedestrians in the parking lot at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive.
05/19/2022
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
Award winning infrastructure projects
The City of Carlsbad received two project awards from The American Society of Civil Engineers San Diego Section for outstanding public works projects:
05/16/2022 4:00 PM
Fatal traffic collision on El Camino Real at Camino Vida Roble
On May 15, at 6:24 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department was called to the intersection of El Camino Real and Camino Vida Roble due to a traffic collision.
05/15/2022
Give input on accessory dwelling units program
The city is seeking input to help develop a program to encourage more accessory dwelling units to comply with new state housing laws.
05/13/2022 5:04 PM
City Manager's Update, May 12, 2022
Protecting public safety and the environment were main themes at this week’s City Council meeting. I’ll recap those items plus more below:
05/12/2022
New rules for campaign signs
Election season is here and new rules are now in effect for where temporary political campaign signs are allowed in Carlsbad.
05/11/2022 5:32 PM
Peace Officers Memorial Day – National Police Week
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week.
05/11/2022
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
City awards federal grants to support low income residents
The Carlsbad City Council approved $527,154 in federal grants to help low and moderate income residents, with a focus on increasing and preserving affordable housing a reducing homelessness.
05/10/2022 7:20 PM
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
Investigators arrest sexual battery suspect and seek additional victims
On May 6, at 2:30 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department arrested 18-year-old Brandon Cabrera of Carlsbad on suspicion of sexually assaulting women at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, located in the 2500 block of El Camino Real.
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
City Manager's Update, May 5, 2022
May is shaping up to be a busy month. We have a lot to share this week, including updates on the city’s new e-bike safety laws, a recap of this week’s City Council special meeting and what the statewide drought situation means for Carlsbad. I’ll cover all this and more in today’s update.
05/05/2022
Prepare for wildfires
It’s Wildfire Preparedness Week, and the City of Carlsbad is sharing tips to help residents protect their homes and families.
05/04/2022 9:31 AM