city of carlsbad: City of Carlsbad, California Offers Assistance To Carlsbad Seniors.
- 08/19/12 06:54 AM
The City of Carlsbad wants its older residents to know they have a low cost way to get a ride to a doctor's appointment, lunch with friends or the store with the city senior center’s transportation service. The goal of the program, which arranges for about 400 transportation trips a month, is to make it as easy as possible for seniors to stay active, healthy and social. "It's about friends, food and fun, and that's what we do here," he said. Click here to watch a video about various services provided by the city to adults ages 50 and over. … (3 comments)
The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation will hold the sixth annual Kayak Cleanup with the first launch at 7:30 A.M., and the last launch at 3:30P.M, September 24th & 25th, 2011. The event allows kayakers to access the lagoon that is normally closed to boating and simultaneously aids in preserving the lagoon habitat by removing shoreline trash. People may bring their own kayaks or use kayaks and safety equipment provided by event sponsors.
Each group will be accompanied by guides who will take parties to areas of interest and also provide help … (0 comments)
city of carlsbad: City Of Carlsbad, California Planning Upgrades To Car Country Carlsbad.
- 08/14/11 10:21 AM
The City of Carlsbad may soon set its sights on making its 38 year old auto mall more aesthetically enticing in what the city hopes will be some symbiotic marketing. City officials hope revitalizing the area will boaster sales for the car dealerships, routing more sales tax revenue into the city's general fund. Car sales pour $6.5 million into city coffers at their peak in 2005. The city netted only $4.1 million last year. A 36% less than at the peak.
Plans are not far enough along to know how much the work will cost. The improvements suggested to the … (1 comments)
Carlsbad, California in hopes of turning discouraged golfers into happier player who want to return to playing golf at Carlsbad Crossings, the city of Carlsbad, will be investing $80,000 in revamping the course's 18th hole. Due to a recent golf industry consultant review that the course was very frustrating to play and that was why people did not come back.
The Crossing Golf Course is a very challenging golf course for the average golfer to play, the design is severe. The Crossing eye popping construction price tag of … (0 comments)
The city of Carlsbad recently used laser for road analysis to stay one step ahead in its street maintenance efforts. It gained a foothold in using a new software technology to pinpoint and address potential trouble spots. This was the first time the city used the laser camera array to collect cracking, rutting and roughness date.
Previous city wide pavement condition assessment occurred in 2001 prior to the availability of this technology --at that time all the pavement distress date was collected by trained technicians doing windshield survey. … (0 comments)
city of carlsbad: Celebrate National Trails Day & Beach Fest In Carlsbad, California.
- 05/16/11 04:07 AM
Celebrate National Trails Day- Beach Fest @ Carlsbad, California On the first Saturday in June (June 4, 2011) the City of Carlsbad trail volunteers and the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation will partner to sponsor a cleanup of invasive plants along the trail at the north shore of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon located between Carlsbad Blvd. and the coastal rail line. (Work will not occur in or near the railroad right of way). Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, long pants and hiking shoes. Tools and supplies will be provided along with water, granola bars and fresh fruit.
Note volunteers … (1 comments)
city of carlsbad: City of Carlsbad, California To Hold Its Annunal Eggstravaganza Spring Festival 2011.
- 04/20/11 03:11 AM
The City of Carlsbad, California will be holding its spectacular annual Spring Festival this Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 10AM to 1PM, located at Poinsettia Community Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad, Ca. This event will feature an "Egg Scramble" crafts, bounce houses, games a sampling of summer camps, activities and hands-on demonstrations by camp instructors. A limited number of $5 activity cards will be available through April 22 at the locations below.. Calavera Hills Community Center. Harding community Center. Stagecoach Community Center. The "Egg Scramble" will include one field dedicated to children ages 5 and younger: parents are allowed to … (1 comments)
city of carlsbad: Carlsbad, Ca-- Storm Drain Upgrade Work Almost Complete!
- 03/21/11 03:48 AM
The City of Carlsbad is almost finished with improvements to the city's storm-drain system as much of the infrastructure has reached or is near the end of its useful life. The system renovation required digging up streets to replace old pipe some of which is crumbling, occasionally burdening residents. New drainage has been installed at Chestnut Avenue, Madison Street between Carlsbad Village Drive and Arbuckle Place, Roosevelt Street near Beech Avenue and between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue and Harrion Street south of Chinquapin Avenue. Much of the old storm drain was built when parts of Carlsbad was farmland. More … (0 comments)
city of carlsbad: City of Carlsbad, Ca., Helps Local Senior's With Free Health Workshops!
- 03/07/11 03:20 AM
City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation through partnership with Aging & Independence Services (a Division of the County of San Diego's Health and Human Service Agency) is presenting programs for a healthier you. Healthier Living workshops will be schedule through April 2011 @ the Senior Center -799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad, Ca. The program cost is covered by Medicare and participants must have a doctors referral to attend. Reservation are required for these free workshops and must be made in advance by calling 858-495-5500. The workshops will be held on diabetes and heart disease. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- … (0 comments)
city of carlsbad: Residents Living On La Costa Ave, In Carlsbad, Ca -Safety Changes Coming.
- 02/15/11 09:50 PM
The City of Carlsbad city council decided this week to begin making changes to scale back one of its arterial roads from a speedy thoroughfare to a a more modest avenue. Traffic issues on La Costa Avenue recently have been the subject of a lawsuit against the city of Carlsbad. The street is lined with homes with drivers turning into or backing out of drive-ways onto one of Carlsbad busiest streets. In a 4-1 decision Tuesday clears the way for signs warning of reresidential driveways, speed limit signs that tell motorists their current speed and a change in striping for … (0 comments)
city of carlsbad: Local Survey ---City of Carlsbad, Ca. A Winner.
- 02/13/11 02:57 AM
Local Survey Says Carlsbad, Ca. A Winner. A recent survey sanctioned by the city of Carlsbad found that most Carlsbad residents enjoy living in the city of Carlsbad and more than three fourths were confident in the city's government. This survey was conducted by BW Research Partnership, Inc. They called 1,000 residents - including councilman Mark Packard who said he identified himself as a member of the City council. Ninety six percent of those questioned said the quality of life is good or excellent and 92 percent said they were satisfied with the job the city was doing. The survey covered … (0 comments)
city of carlsbad: Local City of Carlsbad, Ca To Hold Green Business Expo In March 2011.
- 02/11/11 12:15 AM
The City of Carlsbad is gearing up for its Business is Green Expo on March 16,2011. Sponsor by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. This event will be located at the Windmill Banquet Room, 890 Palomar Airport Rd. Carlsbad, Ca 92008. So mark your calendar and come visit; Entrance fee: Free. Green Expo is a celebration of the environment, animals, healthy living, community and social consciousness. Promotes Green and environmentally conscious products and companies and encourages people to discover what they can do for the Earth and all of its inhabitants by switching to Green products. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=33.158093,-117.350594&aq=0&sll=33.158093,-117.350594&sspn=0.15348,0.438766&ie=UTF8&hnear=Carlsbad,+San+Diego,+California&t=h&rq=1&split=0&ll=33.189858,-117.459641&spn=0.153425,0.700378&z=11&iwloc=ltrends -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- … (4 comments)
city of carlsbad: City of Carlsbad, California on the Fence About Purchasing "Village H."
- 04/05/10 03:09 AM
A group in northern Carlsbad is pushing the city to buy 60 acres of mostly undeveloped land for open space, but the City Council doesn't think it is a good deal. The private property a long narrow stretch centered at Carlsbad Village Drive and Victoria Avenue has a commanding view of Buena Vista Creek and has been a popular walking and gathering place. The 60 acres are divided into four portions: •35.7 acres north of the Carlsbad Village-Victoria intersection, which is managed as habitat by the nonprofit Center for Natural Lands Management. 17.5 acres south of the community facilities parcel which … (2 comments)
The City of Carlsbad wants its older residents to know they have a low cost way to get a ride to a doctor's appointment, lunch with friends or the store with the city senior center’s transportation service. The goal of the program, which arranges for about 400 transportation trips a month, is to make it as easy as possible for seniors to stay active, healthy and social. "It's about friends, food and fun, and that's what we do here," he said. Click here to watch a video about various services provided by the city to adults ages 50 and over.
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