Carlsbad to temporarily close Alga Norte swim center for upgrades
CARLSBAD — Starting in November, the Alga Norte Aquatic Center will be closed for three months to renovate its restrooms, locker rooms and pool surfaces....
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Carlsbad bans overnight parking on portion of Babilonia Street
CARLSBAD — The city has banned overnight parking on a 500-foot stretch of Babilonia Street to discourage late-night visitors from using a vacant, ocean-view property...
City orders Begonia Court homeowner to remove retaining walls
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council on June 25 denied a Begonia Court homeowner’s request to keep retaining walls he installed without permission and ordered...
Carlsbad will ask voters to change Proposition H in November
CARLSBAD — Last week, a split majority of the City Council approved a ballot measure for the November election asking voters to increase the spending...
Carlsbad approves next year’s budget with expected $600K surplus
CARLSBAD — The City Council on June 18 approved a balanced general fund operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The approved budget’s meager $600,000...
Commentary: A moment to savor
After the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, the White House lit up in the bright colors of the LGBTQ rainbow flag....
Carlsbad residents frustrated by progress on Windsor Pointe
CARLSBAD — Local officials and residents expressed frustration this week over the county’s timeline for implementing safety and security improvements at the controversial Windsor Pointe...
Carlsbad takes control of Chestnut Avenue apartment complex
CARLSBAD — Solutions for Change has forfeited ownership of 16 low-income apartment units to the city after changes to state funding rules made the nonprofit’s...
Carlsbad prioritizes shovel-ready projects as city nears buildout
CARLSBAD — As the city approaches buildout, the Carlsbad City Council is taking a new approach to funding long-term infrastructure projects. Carlsbad has experienced tremendous...
Carlsbad zoning updates solidify local control over airport
CARLSBAD — The city will have the final word on the county’s airport expansion plans after adopting a series of code amendments on April 23,...
Carlsbad to install new community garden at Stagecoach park
CARLSBAD — The City Council recently approved plans for a new community garden at Stagecoach Community Park and agreed to increase parkland in-lieu fees for...
Carlsbad rejects cell tower at Poinsettia Park after local pushback
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council has opted not to negotiate with AT&T for a proposed cell tower at Poinsettia Park, following pushback from residents...
Carlsbad police to purchase new drones, less-lethal launchers
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council last week unanimously agreed to allow the police department to buy new drones and over a dozen less-lethal shot...
Carlsbad OKs plans for Legoland’s new space-themed attraction
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved a site development plan and coastal development permit on April 9 for Legoland California to build a...