Del Mar Community Connections

Meet the New Chief and Learn to Prepare for Wildfires

On Monday July 6 at 11am, DMCC and Solana Beach Community Connections will welcome new Fire Chief Bret Davidson at Del Mar Town Hall. He’ll be there to meet the community and make a presentation about Wildfire Preparedness.

Chief Davidson comes to the Cities of Solana Beach and Del Mar from the City of Vista with 39 years of fire service experience. Born and raised in San Diego County, he began his career in 1986 in Pine Valley. Over the course of his career, he has served with fire departments in El Centro, Poway, and Rancho Santa Fe and previously participated in cooperative regional efforts with the coastal communities. Chief Davidson holds an Associate of Science in Fire Science, a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Instructional Design. In addition, Chief Davidson has earned a Public Leadership Credential from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Certificate of Leader Development from the U.S. Army War College.

Scam Jam 2026: The Psychology of Scams

Did you know elder fraud scams led to more than $160 million in reported losses in San Diego County in 2025? Join DMCC, AARP California, and San Diego County Aging and Independence Services at Del Mar Town Hall on Tuesday July 28 for an interactive session focused on recognizing, preventing, and reporting fraud. Go beyond the details of the most common scams and gain knowledge that will help you no matter which scams rise in popularity. Learn how scammers manipulate emotions, practice spotting red flags, and strengthen your fraudprevention toolkit.

Volunteer of the Month – May

DMCC’s Volunteer of the Month for May 2026 was Jennifer Fry. Jen is a member of DMCC’s Public Relations Committee, which is responsible for overseeing DMCC’s communications and community outreach efforts. Jen was recognized because she was a cornerstone in planning the inaugural (and wildly successful) Del Mar Senior Fair. Board member Tanya Young said “Jen welcomed every visitor, was a DMCC ambassador to the nonprofit exhibitors, and made sure that all events proceeded apace.”

DMCC programs and services depend on our incredible volunteers! To learn more about Jen or opportunities to help our Public Relations Committee, visit dmcc.cc/volunteerofthemonth.

For more information, visit our website at dmcc.cc or contact us at (858) 792-7565 or dmcc@dmcc.cc.