Carlsbad Community Emergency Response Team Honored
The Carlsbad Community Emergency Response Team volunteer program was honored last week as a 2018 Red Cross Real Hero Community Partner by the American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties. The CERT volunteer program plays a key role in the city's goal to ensure our community is safe and prepared for emergencies.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Take-back days give the public an opportunity to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications.
Complete Rail Closures This Weekend
There will be no coastal rail service this weekend, Oct. 20-21, so crews can make improvements along the LOSSAN rail line. Projects that will be worked on include the San Elijo Lagoon Double Track Project, Poinsettia Station Improvements Project, San Diego River Bridge Double Track Project, and the Elvira to Morena Double Track Project. Service is expected to resume in time for your Monday morning commute.
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, 10/27-28
On Oct. 27 and 28, the City of Carlsbad's Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park will feature the sights, sounds and tastes of Dia del los Muertos, a traditional Mexican holiday that celebrates, remembers and honors those who have departed.
Give Input on the 2019 SANDAG Regional Plan Through 10/31
We have the opportunity to help shape the future of transportation in the San Diego region! Take this quick survey to give the San Diego Association of Governments your input on transportation network concepts for the 2019 Regional Plan
How to Get Rid of Bulky Items
Carlsbad residents may dispose of up to five bulky household items / three times annually at no charge. Residents must call Waste Management at 760-929-9400 at least 24 hours in advance of their regular collection day to schedule a pick-up. Residents may schedule additional pick-up appointments at a cost $35 for the first item and $5 for each subsequent item
How They Voted
Find out how the City Council voted at its last meeting. To see the full agenda, staff reports, the calendar of upcoming meetings and other City Council information, please visit the city website. Sign up to receive email notifications of agendas and other meeting information.