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Carlsbad Local News Updates

• Make a reservation for free bulky item pick up
  The City of Carlsbad is offering free, curbside pick up of large and bulky items too big for regular trash pick up. Residents who want to take advantage of this service must make a reservation between March 5 and March 12. Up to two items per... […]
• Carlsbad streets to become more “livable”
  The Carlsbad City Council heard an update today about how trends in street design can improve traffic flow, make roads safer and contribute to a more vibrant community and economy. “There is a growing realization that streets should be... […]
• How they voted
  Find out how the Carlsbad City Council voted at its recent meeting. This summary is provided as a public service and is not considered an official record of the meeting. For the official action agenda of this meeting, agendas for upcoming City Council meetings, live and archived webcasts, and minutes of previous meetings, visit the city’s website. […]
• More sand coming to Carlsbad’s beaches
  The Carlsbad City Council approved an amendment to an existing agreement Tuesday with the San Diego Association of Governments to restore sand to the county’s beaches, including two in Carlsbad. As a result, several beaches will be blanketed... […]
• City seeks bids for Alga Norte Community Park construction
  The Carlsbad City Council authorized city staff Tuesday to seek bids from pre-qualified firms on the design and construction of Alga Norte Community Park. […]
• Carlsbad to improve trash service
  The Carlsbad City Council approved a new trash contract Tuesday that will switch the city’s trash service to a new, automated system that will be more convenient for residents and better for the environment. […]
• City offices closed Monday, normal trash schedule
  In observance of Presidents Day, city offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20. A full holiday schedule for city services is listed below: City offices: Closed Emergency services: Regular service Trash pickup: Regular... […]
• The services you use everyday
  Read this month's city column from Carlsbad Magazine and learn about the city's water, sewer, trash and other utilities services. […]
• Carlsbad Police and community members honored for service
  In front of a standing room only crowd of friends, families and well-wishers, the City of Carlsbad Police Department recognized exemplary achievements by members of the department as well as the public at its annual Police Awards Ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 8. […]
• New affordable senior apartment complex breaks ground
  The City of Carlsbad joined developers Meta Housing Corp. and Western Community Housing this week to celebrate the groundbreaking for Tavarua Senior Apartments, which will provide 50 affordable apartments for senior citizens in the downtown... […]
• Sex offender notification
  The City of Carlsbad Police Department with the San Diego Police Department and the Department of Justice’s Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Task Force is circulating information on the presence of a high-risk sex offender in the Carlsbad... […]
• Carlsbad Currents now online
  Read the latest issue of Carlsbad Currents, featuring stories about city trails, fun and free events, the latest survey results, traffic improvements and more. […]
• Carlsbad Currents February 2012
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• Take a survey about city land use
  The City of Carlsbad has launched an online survey to get input about how vacant and underutilized sites around the city might be designated for different land uses. The survey is part of the city’s update of its General Plan, a blueprint for... […]
• City to remove old wastewater treatment plant
  Work crews have begun scraping paint and clearing debris from the old Calavera Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant site, the first steps in demolishing the unused plant. The City of Carlsbad is scrapping the defunct plant, which was built by a... […]
• City Council sets goals for the year
  The Carlsbad City Council held its annual goal-setting workshop Jan. 17, the first step in creating the city’s action plan and budget for the coming year. The day-long discussion focused on 12 key trends affecting the city in the areas of the... […]
• Bristol Cove sewer project protects lagoon
  The City of Carlsbad is rehabilitating three aging pipes that carry wastewater beneath an inlet of Agua Hedionda Lagoon with newer pipes that are designed to protect the lagoon environment. The pipes go under Bristol Cove, a finger inlet on... […]
• Workshops planned to gather input on city land use
  Carlsbad community members are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming workshops to discuss how vacant and underutilized sites around the city might be designated for different land uses. The workshops are part of the city’s update of its... […]
• Carlsbad Marathon this Sunday
  The Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon will take place Sunday, Jan. 22. If you want to watch, check out the spectator guide on the event website. If you want to avoid the traffic, please be aware of the... […]