Archive for: August, 2011

Solana Beach creates housing authority

Amid recent issues revolving around a shortage of affordable housing in Solana Beach and state mandates to build more affordable homes, the Solana Beach City Council on Aug. 24 voted unanimously to form a housing authority in the city. The matter was brought to the table by City Attorney Johanna Canlas, who said Solana Beach [...]

Solana Beach mayor responds to firefighters

In the wake concerns that firefighter staffing may be reduced in Solana Beach, as well as two anonymous letters that were made public in recent weeks, Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner responded with the following letter on Aug. 24, which each member of the council signed in agreement: “This past week, our city manager, David [...]

Torrey Corner Shopping Center in the Carmel Valley area sells for $6.1 million

Cassidy Turley BRE Commercial announced Aug. 29 the $6.1-million sale of Torrey Corner Shopping Center.

Solana Beach resident Patricia Kimper earns USA Triathlon national title

Solana Beach resident Patricia Kimper captured the female 65-69 age group national title Aug. 20 at the 2011 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship.

Carmel Valley community meeting on ‘Main Street’ project to be held Sept. 24

A community-wide forum will be held to discuss Kilroy Realty’s One Paseo project planned for El Camino Real and Del Mar Heights Road on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at Ocean Air School and will allow Kilroy to explain its project, and community members to ask questions and make comments and suggestions.

Del Mar Highlands Town Center offering new parking options, programs for customers

In response to some concerns voiced by customers about parking, the revamped Del Mar Highlands Town Center has found some ways to help alleviate those concerns, such as valet parking and a concierge service.

Teens to showcase public speaking skills

Teen speakers: top row: Kathleen Behrens, Max Liu, Oriana Ren, Anna Li, Kelsey Chen, Pratik Varade, Adrian Liu, Jim Tucker; front row: Mallika Prasad, Esther Kim, Elizabeth Giap, Charlie Pope, Meera Kota

Local teens and pre-teens will showcase their public speaking skills for their family, friends, and community members at Taste of Italy in Torrey Hills on Aug. 24 (just after presstime for this newspaper) and at the Hampton Inn in Carmel Valley on Aug. 28.

‘Wine bottling experience’ at Carruth Cellars

Dawn Graham and Angela McCraken pack completed bottles into boxes. Photo: Jon Clark

Carruth Cellars hosted a “wine bottling experience” Aug. 13 that featured live music, a gourmet taco with nopales (cacti), and a bottle of Save the Ocean Bordeaux Field Blend wine.

Del Mar’s $1 million race could put ladies in the spotlight

Del Mar’s richest and most prestigious race — the $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic — is apt to make history on Sunday, Aug. 28. The summer spectacular will feature two leading ladies and a host of Del Mar’s most glamorous fans sporting their biggest hats as they root for some of the nation’s top racehorses.

Governor appoints new Del Mar Fairgrounds board members

Governor Jerry Brown Aug. 26 appointed five San Diego area residents to the board of directors for the 22nd Agricultural District, which
operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

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