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Labor Day updates, cybersecurity tips and more
We had a busy Labor Day weekend here in the City of Carlsbad, with a big push to avoid the post-holiday spikes in COVID-19 cases that...
Sep 11, 20204 min read


2020 State of the City
Some things need no introduction. See what Team Carlsbad's been working on over the past year, as well as preview major projects and...
Aug 25, 20201 min read


A Familiar Face For Our New Library & Cultural Arts Department Director
Suzanne is a familiar face around Carlsbad. She started working for the city in 1991 as a part-time library clerk. Hear about her vision...
Jul 27, 20201 min read


Team Carlsbad’s response to COVID-19
Today, we held our first Carlsbad Manager’s Meeting since the start of COVID-19. We took this time to check in and provide some updates....
Jul 16, 20201 min read


Reminiscing – past employee BBQs
Thursday, June 18 was scheduled to be our Employee Summer BBQ at Aviara Community Park. It’s usually a day to grab a delicious lunch,...
Jun 17, 20201 min read


Show us your face (coverings)
Over the last month, we have started to see some very creative face coverings out there. Under the city’s face covering policy you can...
Jun 3, 20201 min read


Mastering working from home
Even though more businesses are now allowed to open, the current public health order calls for all organizations to use telecommuting as...
May 20, 20201 min read


Wellness resources
The Human Resources Department is offering a variety of wellness resources and webinars detailed below to provide assistance to city...
May 12, 20202 min read


Get to know Geoff Patnoe
We’d like to formally welcome Assistant City Manager Geoff Patnoe to Team Carlsbad, who joined on March 17 at the height of our COVID-19...
Apr 26, 20203 min read


Staying informed, COVID-19
City employee webpage: www.carlsbadca.gov/staff City’s webpage for updated information about COVID-19. We know that things are...
Mar 12, 20201 min read


Important COVID-19 info for employees
You’ve no doubt seen news about COVID-19 – caused by the new coronavirus causing concern around the world. As city employees, you are...
Mar 9, 20203 min read


City Manager's Update 3/6/2020
Carlsbad Marine Operations Members of the Fire Department’s Marine Safety Division recently responded in Del Mar to assist with the...
Mar 6, 20206 min read


You're appreciated!
Friday, March 6 - was National Employee Appreciation Day. With that being said, I want to let you know that I value your contribution to...
Mar 6, 20201 min read


City Headlines, 3/6/2020
City Council meeting agenda for March 10 Next week’s City Council meeting agenda and staff reports are now available. Topics include:·...
Mar 6, 20203 min read


New utility bill website
The city has upgraded its utility bill payment website to provide an improved and secure way for Carlsbad Municipal Water District...
Mar 3, 20201 min read


City Headlines, 2/28/2020
City meets habitat goal ahead of schedule The City of Carlsbad will purchase 13 acres of coastal sage scrub as a home for the ...
Feb 28, 20203 min read


Get ready! Carlsbad 5000
Good afternoon Team Carlsbad! I’m getting excited about the upcoming Carlsbad 5000! Last year, my family and I were able to participate...
Feb 27, 20201 min read


Security breach alert
Last week we were made aware of a system vulnerability that exposed one of our IT systems to a potential cyberattack. We immediately took...
Feb 25, 20201 min read


City Manager's Update, 2/21/2020
Carlsbad Fire Department, New Hire Academy Carlsbad Probationary Fire Academy, Class 20-01, began their six week academy on Jan. 13. This...
Feb 21, 20202 min read


City Headlines, 2/20/2020
Agenda for the Feb. 25 City Council meeting Topics include:· Playground resurfacing projects Improvements at the NE corner of Calavera...
Feb 20, 20203 min read
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