Category archives for: Solana Beach

Study shows success of red light cameras in Solana Beach

Authorities plan to crack down on cell phone use in upcoming months

Solana Beach City Council makes citizen commission appointments

The Solana Beach City Council on Jan. 25 made its annual appointments to the handful of citizen commissions that advise the council on topics from art to public safety.

Valentine’s event to honor Solana Beach government pioneers

The first Solana Beach City Council is sworn in at Fletcher Cove. From left, Susan Golding of the Board of Supervisors; City Councilmembers Margaret Schlesinger, Jack Moore, Richard Hendlin, Marion Dodson and Celine Olson; and Interim City Manager Gloria Curry. Photo courtesy of Gloria Curry

A little over 25 years ago, Gloria Curry played an integral role in starting the city of Solana Beach from scratch. As the city’s first interim city manager, she did everything from hiring city staff to executing contracts to running the office (which, at that time, was only two rooms with one phone).

Council passes off-leash hours for Del Mar Shores Park

The Del Mar City Council on Jan. 23 passed an ordinance outlining shared use of the Del Mar Shores Park, which has for months been a point of contention namely between the Little League and dog communities.

Historic bell tower to be resurrected in Solana Beach

From left, John Bruun, Donald Shepard and Daniel Corbin of Baker Iron Works stand by the St. Leo church bell, which they redesigned and restored.  Photo: Claire Harlin

The bronze bell that rang for decades at St. Leo Mission — proclaiming hundreds of births, marriages and masses before succumbing to termites in 2004 — has been restored and will soon be part of the community once again.

Longtime Solana Beach resident Catherine Kinzel dies at 88

Catherine Pearl Kinzel

Catherine Pearl Kinzel, who was a year old when her family moved to Solana Beach, was 88 when she died Jan. 19, 2012 – two weeks after her sister, Miltreta Hagenburger, who lived in Encinitas.

Solana Beach irrigation district supports water authority’s lawsuit against Metropolitan Water District

Santa Fe Irrigation District directors voted Thursday, Jan. 19, to support a lawsuit against the agency that supplies water to millions of Southern California residents, contending the water wholesaler’s pricing structure is unfair to San Diego County.

Borrow-A-Bag Bring-A-Bag program starts at Del Mar Farmers Market

In an ongoing effort to reduce waste at the Del Mar Farmers Market, a simple, yet effective way to reuse market bags is being adopted.

Solana Beach Library half-price sale runs through Jan. 28 at used book shop

The Friends of the Solana Beach Library is holding a half-price sale in the used book shop Jan. 23- Jan. 28.

Service planned for lifelong Solana Beach resident Pearl Kinzel

Catherine Pearl Kinzel, who was a year old when her family moved to Solana Beach in 1924, was 88 when she died Jan. 19, 2012 – two weeks after her sister, Miltreta Hagenburger, who lived in Encinitas.

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