DOJ Slates Coronavirus-Related Grant For Carlsbad

The Department of Justice is making available grants totaling about $2.38M to San Diego-area municipalities due to the coronavirus crisis.

Councilwoman Schumacher Wins Vacant Carlsbad Council Seat

Councilwoman Cori Schumacher​ has been re-elected to the City Council, according to final unofficial results in Tuesday's special election.

2020 Primary Election: Carlsbad Voter Guide

Here's a full roundup from Patch on the important races in Carlsbad and San Diego County for the March 3 California primary election.

Carlsbad City Council Election: 3 Compete For Vacant Seat

The special election was added to the March 3 primary ballot to fill the vacancy created when former Councilwoman Barbara Hamilton resigned.

Where To Vote In Carlsbad: Election Polling Places, Hours

Find your polling place and hours, as well as where to drop off vote-by-mail ballots across San Diego County.

Primary 2020: Mail Ballot Drop-Off Locations In Carlsbad

Vote-by-mail voters can drop their ballot in the mail or drop it off at one of 62 sites​ throughout San Diego County.

Carlsbad Councilwoman Wants The City To Open Its Own Safe Parking Lot

A councilwoman hopes her city will host North County's second safe parking lot for homeless people and families who live in their cars.

City Of Carlsbad: Budget Input Wanted

The City of Carlsbad is seeking input from community members about their needs and priorities for the fiscal year 2020-21 city budget.

Progress Reported On Traffic

The City Council heard an update Tuesday about efforts to address traffic concerns around Carlsbad, one of the top issues identified by ...

Public Invited To Share Input On Carlsbad's Budget

Carlsbad residents are encouraged to provide input on priorities for the city's annual budget.

Apply Now For Carlsbad Census Job: Up To $21 Per Hour

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in San Diego County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.

Carlsbad Village & Barrio Master Plan Update

City Council directed staff to take the next steps to modify Carlsbad’s Village and Barrio Master Plan on Tuesday night.

Carlsbad City Council Approves New Permit Process For Protests

The Carlsbad City Council approved a new permit process for protests, demonstrations, and other "expressive activities".

Special Election Petition Submitted By Carlsbad Residents

Voters from City Council District 1 in Carlsbad submitted a petition to the City of Carlsbad Wednesday afternoon...

Vacancy On Carlsbad's Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee

Applications for this volunteer position are available on the city’s website or in the City Clerk’s Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive.

Carlsbad Council Approves Forest Management Plan

The Carlsbad City Council has approved an update to the Community Forest Management Plan.

Earthquakes Can Dry Water Supply; CA Must Prepare (Opinion)

GUEST COMMENTARY: Charles Wilson is executive director of the Southern California Water Coalition in Carlsbad.

2020 Census: Meeting Set At National Latino Research Center

Organizers at today's meeting will discuss where hard-to- reach populations live and how best to include them in the census count.

County Water Authority Saves $18M With Refinanced Bonds

Savings stemmed, in part, from construction of the Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, San Diego County officials said.

Election 2018: Where To Drop Off Mail Ballots In Carlsbad

Vote-by-mail voters​ can send in their ballot by mail, drop it off at the Registrar of Voters Office or at one of 59 additional sites.

County Supervisors OK Carlsbad Airport Plan, Runway Extension

The master plan update for the McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad includes extending the runway 800 feet.

District 49 Candidate Debate Slated For Tuesday

The 49th District includes Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a southern section of Orange County.

Trump Administration Tabs Darrell Issa For Trade Agency Director

Issa, 64, announced in January that he would not seek reelection this year. He represents parts of North County, including Carlsbad.

Effort To Split CA Into 3 States Qualifies For Ballot

Voters will decide in November whether to split the Golden State into three separate regions.

Proposed California Bill To Ban Youth Tackle Football Pulled

Opponents of the bill wrote on social media that the "bill is dead."

Carlsbad Awards Animal Services Contract To SD Humane Society

The county's Animal Services Department currently provides Carlsbad's animal services, but is downsizing the department next fiscal year.

38 Laid Off As County Animal Services Department Shrinks

The layoffs follow the board's decision to end contracts with Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, San Diego, Santee and Solana Beach.

CA Is Allocating Money For Homeless But It's Not Being Used

A new report says billions of dollars allocated to help California's homeless population isn't going anywhere.

Carlsbad Pastor Pleads Guilty To Child Molestation Charges

Matthew Tague's wife caught him molesting a female family member last year. Tague was a pastor at North Coast Calvary Chapel in Carlsbad.

North County Businessman Thomas Krouse To Run For State Assembly

The seat, which represents Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista and Camp Pendleton, is currently held by Assemblyman Rocky Chavez.

131 High, Medium Risk Hazardous DOD Sites In CA: ProPublica

ProPublica identified 40,000 sites across the U.S. polluted by the military, some of which present a risk of exploding bombs and munitions.

Open Seat Available On Carlsbad Traffic Commission

Applications must be submitted to the city clerk’s office​ by noon on Oct. 16.​

Carlsbad Executive To Keep Leadership Position On Military Council

Gov. Jerry Brown announced that Edward Hanlon Jr. of Carlsbad will stay as vice chairman of the Governor's Military Council.

Group Aims To Legalize Marijuana Sales In Carlsbad

A signature-gathering campaign to change Carlsbad's marijuana laws could soon be underway.

Mayor Announces Leave of Absence In Nearby Oceanside

BREAKING: Jim Wood, the city's mayor for the past 13 years, is hospitalized for medical reasons.

Carlsbad Looks to Preserve Local Control Over Commercial Marijuana Activities

Cities banning commercial marijuana activities are not eligible for state grants using money generated from the state tax on marijuana.

Congress Members Hold Town Hall Meetings Across San Diego County

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, hosted two meetings in Oceanside. Issa represents the 49th District of California, which includes Carlsbad.

Darrell Issa Releases Draft To Repeal, Replace Affordable Care Act

Among other communities, Issa's district includes Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista, Oceanside, Del Mar and Camp Pendleton in San Diego County.

Carlsbad Commissions To Discuss Housing Element Update

The Housing Commission meeting is Thursday, Feb. 9 and the Planning Commission meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Carlsbad Customers Continue to Save Water

Most San Diego County residents continued to reduce consumption in November, though not by as much as in November 2015.