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Solana Beach council approves more funding for skate park
The Solana Beach community will soon have another place to play and be active but at a higher cost than initially anticipated. The city council on Wednesday, Dec. 12 unanimously approved an additional $15,000 in funding for the upcoming 6,000-square-foot La Colonia skating facility, located in...
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Crossing the train tracks illegally can be costly: a $400 fine, plus court costs
That shortcut to the beach across the railroad tracks is not only dangerous, it could be expensive.
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Council's Solana Highlands discussion to continue Dec. 17
After five hours of public speakers and council deliberation, a decision on a contested re-development project and whether to certify its environmental impact report has been tabled to a future meeting. More than 40 speakers at the Dec. 5 Solana Beach City Council meeting shared their opinions...
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Section of bluff near train tracks collapses in Del Mar
A bluff collapse in Del Mar on the morning of Dec. 10 briefly shut down train traffic and chewed into a section of a popular but unsanctioned trail near the railroad tracks. Surfers saw the collapse about 8:45 a.m. and notified authorities, said Jon Edelbrock, Del Mar’s director of community services....
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Has a Solana Beach man re-invented the broom?
It all started with a goal to create something that would remove sand from the putting greens on golf courses. Eben Dobson’s lightweight, bristle comb broom swept the particles into the grass with ease. "Sand was all over the putting green from people hitting bunker shots, and they were slapping...
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Del Mar council approves city manager pay raise
The Del Mar City Council granted City Manager Scott Huth a pay raise and bonus at the council meeting Dec. 3. Following the council's 4 to 1 vote — with Council member Dave Druker dissenting — Huth will be paid $226,114, a 2 percent merit increase from his current base salary of $221,680, beginning...
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Del Mar Council considers adding bluff language into resort plan
The Del Mar City Council is grappling with how to maintain a bluff preserve that would neighbor a proposed, controversial five-star resort. The council on Dec. 3 considered including goals, policies and standards for the North Bluff Preserve in the Del Mar Resort's specific plan so the city has...
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The Winston School helps those with learning differences succeed
For nearly 30 years, the middle and high school in Del Mar has offered a place for students with learning differences, who don't thrive in traditional school settings.
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Solana Beach's energy plan meeting expectations, city says
While Solana Beach's community choice aggregation program has met city expectations this year, consultants are cautioning that revenues could be lower than projected in the coming years. During the first three months of the city's Solana Energy Alliance (SEA) program — which Solana Beach launched...
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Solana Beach residents to vote on marijuana ordinance
Solana Beach residents will decide if marijuana retailers, cultivation and delivery should be allowed in the city. The Solana Beach City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 28 to put the issue to a vote in the 2020 election, after a group called the Alliance for Safe Access successfully gathered...
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After resident spots burglars on remote camera, San Diego police chase ends in crash, 2 arrests
A San Diego resident using a remote surveillance camera spotted two men breaking into the resident’s home Monday evening, Nov. 26, prompting a police response that led to a pursuit, a crash, an air and ground search and, finally, two suspects in handcuffs, police said.
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City council to discuss Solana Highlands project
The fate of a proposed Solana Beach re-development project that has been contested by neighbors for three years is now in the hands of the city council. The city's View Assessment Commission (VAC) on Nov. 20 unanimously approved developer H.G. Fenton's proposed Solana Highlands project to be sent...
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Solana Beach dishearteningly accepts state agency's seawall fee
The Solana Beach City Council has unanimously approved a seawall fee after a decade of study and discussion. Adhering to a 12-month delay granted by the California Coastal Commission in January, the council on Nov. 13 agreed to the state agency's wage rate of 67 percent, based on the seawall's...
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Del Mar Plaza announces new retailers opening Dec. 1
The Del Mar Plaza has announced the early December openings of Sea Biscuit Del Mar, a lifestyle boutique, and fitness studio Kim Kelly Fit. Del Mar Plaza’s new additions complement existing tenants, including Pacifica Del Mar and, Lorna Jane, Salon Republic, Il Fornaio, Banana Republic and Gary’s...
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Del Mar retired firefighter aims to help first responders through meditation
John Vargo launched a nonprofit called Turn In last year, where he offers meditation retreats to public safety officials free of charge at the Chopra Center.
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Carmel Valley restaurant worker threatened, robbed at gunpoint
A robber threatened to shoot a worker at a Carmel Valley health food restaurant as she stuffed money into a bag for him on Saturday, Nov. 24, San Diego police said.
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TPHS math teacher receives Wolfram Innovator Award
This year’s winners included Torrey Pines High School math teacher Abby Brown, who was honored for “excellence in teaching computational thinking and mathematics to high school students.
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Finance executive, broker convicted of real estate fraud involving homes in La Jolla, Del Mar
A finance executive and a real estate broker were found guilty Tuesday, Nov. 20, in San Diego federal court of a slate of criminal charges for their roles in a scheme that generated nearly $50 million in fraudulently obtained loan proceeds. Following a two-week trial, a jury convicted Peter Cash...
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Solana Beach mother pens book in hopes of creating a better world for those with disabilities
In "Radical Inclusion," Andrea Moriarty discusses the behind-the-scenes of her 24-year-old son Reid's podcast and musical performances, as well as other opportunities around the world for those living with disabilities.
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Del Mar City Council says 'No' to fencing around the bluffs
The Del Mar City Council agreed Nov. 19 to oppose the North County Transit District's (NCTD) proposal for fencing along the Del Mar Bluffs. The NCTD has recommended fencing along the train tracks in Oceanside, Encinitas and Del Mar due to high trespassing activity and to protect the bluff habitat...
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Del Mar considers ordinance against Styrofoam, non-reusable plastics
Del Mar has become the latest San Diego city to make a statement against non-recyclable plastics and Styrofoam as food service ware. At its Nov. 19 meeting, the council introduced an ordinance regulating and prohibiting such materials to reduce pollution that is harmful to the environment and litters...
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Carmel Valley resident leads company offering reminiscence therapy products
FDA paves the way for clinical trials and potential NASDAQ listing for Dthera Sciences.
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Del Mar native Taylor Williamson returns home for comedy show
Taylor Williamson will bring his show to The Comedy Store in La Jolla once again on Nov. 23, 24 and 25.
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NeverAgainCA gets 'cease & desist' letter from gun show operator
Operators of the Crossroads of the West Gun Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds have sent a “cease-and-desist” letter ordering NeverAgainCA to stop making “defamatory” statements about the firearms festival and its owners. NeverAgainCA formed in Del Mar as part of the national Never Again movement...
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Fire crews extinguish nearby blazes in Sorrento Valley, Carmel Valley; no structures damaged
Fire crews made quick work of two small brush fires that erupted Wednesday evening a few hundred yards apart from each other in Sorrento Valley and Carmel Valley, fire officials said.
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Fair board approves revised contract for marijuana event
Following heavy opposition that led the 22nd District Agricultural Association to head back to the drawing boards regarding a proposed event around marijuana, the board officially approved a cannabis festival policy Nov. 14. By implementing a clear-cut policy, the board, which runs the Del Mar...
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Solana Beach dives deeper into single-use plastics ban
Solana Beach, one of the first cities in the state to ban single-use plastic bags and polystyrene food containers, has some new targets. Disposable plastic straws, stirrers, spoons, forks and knives would be prohibited at restaurants, coffee shops and other vendors, under a proposal discussed Nov....
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Belly Up owner wins Coastal Commission approval for Restaurant Row project
Plans to merge two ocean-view restaurant buildings along Cardiff's Restaurant Row to create one mega-sized facility with space for multiple wedding receptions has won unanimous state Coastal Commission approval.
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SDUHSD board walks out of board meeting during public comment
The San Dieguito Union School District board and staff walked out of the board room during a meeting on Nov. 1 as SDUHSD President Beth Hergesheimer said she could not get control over public comment. This was not the first time where public comment led to an issue at a meeting, but leaving the...
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Solana Beach family participates in 5K event to give thanks, help to homeless
Every Thanksgiving morning for 17 years, Chuck Cuccaro, his wife Ana Maria Grace and their adult children have participated in Father Joe's Villages 5K event.
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Del Mar to use metal detectors for post-race concerts
For the fall racing meet that began Friday, Nov. 9, the track will use metal detectors for two post-race concerts.
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Del Mar students earn fifth world record with 15-mile Santa Barbara oil rig swim
The “Zombie Patrol” swim team from Sea Change Preparatory, a private micro-school in Del Mar, recently earned its fifth world record in open-ocean swimming, according to a news release.
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Mosier, Schenk appointed to 22nd District Agricultural Association board
Donald Mosier, 74, of Del Mar, and Frederick Schenk, 65, of Carmel Valley, will serve on the board that oversees Del Mar Fairgrounds activities and events, Brown's office announced in a news release Oct. 18.
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Becker and Harless have commanding leads for Solana Beach council
Solana Beach races include city council, the Solana Beach School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District.
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CCA team wins bronze medal at iGEM Giant Jamboree
The students impressed the judges with their ambitious project called HORIZON which builds on their 2017 imPAHct project.
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Ambassador of Ireland opens Firmwave U.S. office in San Diego's Carmel Valley
Dublin-headquartered Internet of Things solution provider Firmwave has opened an office in Carmel Valley, as it seeks to support the company’s expansion in North and South America.
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Del Mar Council approves construction contract for Streetscape
The Del Mar City Council on Oct. 29 approved a $5.1 million construction contract to revitalize Camino Del Mar. The council unanimously accepted Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc.'s bid of $5,153,874 to construct the Downtown Streetscape plan, which would revitalize the area with features...
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Del Mar Council will not send letter opposing marijuana event
The Del Mar City Council on Oct. 29 voted against sending a letter opposing a marijuana festival to the fair board. The council voted 3 to 2 to not send council member Terry Sinnott's letter opposing the Good Life Festival, slated for April 20, to the 22nd District Agricultural Association Board...
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Measure T gives Del Mar voters a say on mixed-use project
Del Mar voters will get to weigh in on Nov. 6 on a ballot measure that will determine the fate of a proposed mixed-use project on one of the last remaining open parcels in the city's downtown village area.
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Developer addresses concerns, vision for proposed Del Mar Resort
For months, residents of Del Mar and Solana Beach have expressed concerns that a proposed luxury resort on the bluff tops would impact coastal views, create more traffic and threaten the bluff tops. As currently proposed, the Del Mar Resort would rezone 16.5 acres of land at Camino Del Mar and...
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Del Mar Village Association donates surfboards to Challenged Athletes Foundation
The Del Mar Village Association (DMVA) Board of Directors on Oct. 25 donated two surfboards to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. The surfboards, along with a specially made pop-up tent, were purchased with proceeds from the DMVA’s Summer Solstice 2018 event. Each year following Summer Solstice,...
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Residents question city process for Solana Highlands project
A group of Solana Beach residents is crying foul over a city process for a proposed redevelopment project they have disputed for three years.
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Attorney, three-term congressman face off in 52nd District
A self-described counter-terrorism attorney is facing off against three-term incumbent Rep. Scott Peters in the 52nd Congressional District.
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Diane Harkey, Mike Levin square off in 49th Congressional District
Republican state Board of Equalization member Diane Harkey and Democratic environmental lawyer Mike Levin are running to replace incumbent Rep. Darrell Issa.
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Forum features seven candidates for San Dieguito high school district
Three seats are up for election Nov. 6
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Del Mar author publishes first poetry book
"A Tender Force" is Melissa Joseph's second published book, following her 2009 memoir, "Moments with Baxter."
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Del Mar boards, area residents weigh in on resort project
A developer who plans to build a controversial five-star resort in coastal Del Mar vowed Oct. 17 to listen to concerns expressed by residents and board members at a joint workshop of the Del Mar Planning Commission and Design Review Board. Chris Beucler, CEO of Encinitas-based Zephyr Partners —...
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Del Mar City Council restates opposition to managed retreat
The Del Mar City Council reaffirmed its opposition to using "managed retreat" to respond to the threat of flooding due to sea level rise in the coming decades, at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 15.
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Mixed-use project approved for downtown Del Mar
A mixed-use commercial and residential project has been approved for one of the last vacant parcels in Del Mar's downtown village area, over the objections of neighbors who said the proposed building will obstruct their ocean views.
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San Dieguito board unanimously approves new superintendent
SDUHSD President Beth Hergesheimer said that Haley was selected after a nationwide search this summer due to his leadership qualities, school finance acumen, special education background, and curriculum and program development capabilities.