On Thursday October 29, 2026 the Carlsbad City Council cut the ribbon on the ceremony to final completion of the updates at Carlsbad’s Monroe Street Pool next to Carlsbad High. The public will get their chance to enjoy all the upgrades on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at 6 a.m.!
Over the next few days, our contractors, lifeguards and administrative staff will complete staff training, finalize preparations and put the finishing touches on the facility to ensure a safe and successful reopening. You might also see some remaining work occurring in limited areas of the facility after reopening, but it is not expected to impact use of the reopened facility.
For all the details watch the video above or follow the jump.
After six QS runner-up finishes, Carlsbad, California’s Reid Van Wagoner has finally won a WSL QS event.
Van Wagoner started Finals Day (in Puerto Rico) with a strong Quarterfinal appearance before overtaking Alana Lopez in the Semifinals and another East Coast standout, Lanea Mons, in the Final. A tough Final, Van Wagoner’s 6.50 separated her from Mons and held firm for the victory.
Van Wagoner is now in the number 1 QS spot in the North America rankings.
Last night (September 15, 2026), Vanessa Wheyland was tragically struck and killed by a driver, leaving behind her loving husband and three children.
Vanessa was a devoted wife, an incredible mother, and a cherished friend whose love and presence touched so many people. Her family was her entire world, and this devastating loss has left everyone who loved her heartbroken . . . In the midst of this sudden and unimaginable loss, the community is being asked to surround Vanessa’s husband and children with love and support. Donations will help cover funeral and memorial expenses, immediate household needs, and the ongoing care and support of Vanessa’s three children as the family begins navigating life without her.
If you would like to help the Wheyland family, please click the link.
Carlsbad Police arrested Fernando Saldana, 26, of Escondido, California for murder in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian near the corner of Carlsbad Blvd. and Redwood Ave. in Carlsbad at 7:46 PM September 15, 2026, according to a press release from the Carlsbad Police Department. This was not Saldana’s first DUI.
Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian in the roadway who had sustained major injuries. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased . . . The involved vehicle had fled the area. Using evidence left at the scene, along with assistance from community members, Carlsbad’s automated license plate readers and air support from the San Diego Police Department and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, officers located the involved vehicle just over one mile from the collision site.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad (BGCC) successfully hosted its 3rd Annual Pickleball “Dink & Drink” Fundraiser on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pickleball Republic (South), netting over $17,000 to directly support local youth programs. These crucial funds ensure area children continue to have a safe, enriching environment to learn, play, and grow.
Guitarist Clive Carroll is returning to Carlsbad’s Museum of Making Music on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The British acoustic guitarist is one of the world’s premier fingerstyle players, praised by Total Guitar Magazine as one of the most accomplished fingerstylists performing today. . . Raised on Irish, American country, and old-time music, Carroll’s diverse musical curiosity led him through soul, pop, funk, and classical — studying Tárrega etudes alongside rock and grunge riffs.
General admission tickets are $35. For all the details, please click the link.
The City of Carlsbad’s Carlsbad Beach Stairs Replacement and Sidewalk Widening project paused for the summer on Friday, May 22, 2026 after seven months of “work.” The original plan outlined by the city was to “widen the sidewalk” which basically meant removing the safety barrier between the road and the sidewalk along Carlsbad Bvld., replace the railing along the upper seawall sidewalk, and completely rebuild all four sets of stairs to the beach.
As of the Memorial Day 2026 “pause” the only piece of the project that could be argued as “completed” is the “widening of the sidewalk” for about two blocks on Carlsbad Blvd. The longest section of the traffic barrier is still on the sidewalk as shown in the photo on the right.
The railing along the south section of the upper sidewalk is incomplete with temporary fencing up for the majority of the seawall, and the stairs at Cherry Ave (shown below) and Hemlock Ave. are nowhere near being done and are, in fact, closed and fenced off with Keep Out signs for the entire summer. Even the lawn between the Cherry and Hemlock stairs, where visitors could potentially picnic, is currently closed off from use by yellow tape.
The City of Carlsbad claims there were some “unforeseen” issues early on that required major redesigns and that these issues are what slowed progress on the project. They also say they are very happy with the project management company that they have onsite monitoring progress on the project. However, as one Carlsbad seawall local explained, “This is what happens when you have three people working three hours a day, four days a week.”
The project, which the City claims was scheduled for two separate phases, will now see all four sets of stairs replaced next winter after construction on the project continues sometime after Labor Day weekend. The City says the entire project will be completed by Spring of 2027. We can only hope at this point.
Welcome to Carlsbad, good luck finding your way to the beach.
Legoland California in Carlsbad is going full FIFA World Cup this summer with their 2026 World Cup Experience starting June 1, 2026.
Kick off the ultimate family day out at the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience, arriving at LEGOLAND® Resorts this June for a limited time only! . . .Share a piece of the action at this high-energy football celebration packed with interactive games, epic LEGO brick builds and experiences inspired by LEGO football heroes. Take on the challenge and score against a LEGO minifigure, then experience Spot Shot and Super Squad activities.
As if you need another reason to visit Legoland this summer. For all the details, please click the link.
A large power outage affected upwards of 103,000 customers from South Orange County to Cardiff-by-the-Sea on the evening of March 26, 2026. The outage, which also saw the east side of Escondido and the San Pasqual Valley go dark, began around 7:40 PM and left much of the Coast in the dark for approximately a hour during prime time March Madness.
“Early information indicates the event originated on the regional transmission system, which serves multiple communities across SDG&E’s service area,” said Anthony Wagner, spokesperson SDG&E. “In response to grid conditions, built in safety measures briefly interrupted service to help protect the larger electric grid. We are supporting the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s electric grid, in their review of system performance. We know outages are disruptive, and the safety of our customers, employees, and communities remains our top priority.”
In the current milieu nothing peaceful makes a dent. It’s got to hit you in the face, grab you by the guts, and shake until you scream. That’s likely one of the reasons Legoland Carlsbad has decided to up their rollercoaster game with the Galacticoaster. According to Mikeyvisit.com the new coaster will be something like this.
The Galacticoaster, LEGOLAND California’s new family-friendly roller coaster, will open in just a few months. In this experience, riders will embark on a thrilling space mission to save LEGOLAND, designing a spacecraft that will lure LEGO Brick Separators in to pry apart an incoming asteroid. In case you’re not familiar, these are the LEGO tools used for prying apart bricks, so you don’t hurt your fingers. “As the airlocks close and countdown begins, riders blast off through an intergalactic LEGO solar system filled with special effects, synchronized lighting, and surprise appearances from classic LEGO Space icons…who knows… a space cow may make an appearance!”
Magic Mountain here we come. The ride officially opens March 6, 2026, so you have time to get ready. For the rest of the story, please click the link.
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The City of Carlsbad claims there were some “unforeseen” issues early on that required major redesigns and that these issues are what slowed progress on the project. They also say they are very happy with the project management company that they have onsite monitoring progress on the project. However, as one Carlsbad seawall local explained, “This is what happens when you have three people working three hours a day, four days a week.”
A large power outage affected upwards of 103,000 customers from South Orange County to Cardiff-by-the-Sea on the evening of March 26, 2026. The outage, which also saw the east side of Escondido and the San Pasqual Valley go dark, began around 7:40 PM and left much of the Coast in the dark for approximately a hour during prime time March Madness. 
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