The Sandpiper posed four questions to candidates for City Council, with a 200-word limit for each response. Answers to Question 1 are presented in the order candidates will appear on
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Terry Gaasterland’s response to the Sandpiper’s question about Watermark dodges the truth and dares voters to ignore her responsibility for the two key votes she cast in 2020 that caused
MoreThe decision of the 22nd District Agricultural Association Board to end discussions with Del Mar about affordable housing after more than two years of negotiations was shocking but not surprising.
MoreInterview with Jon Edelbrock, Community Services Director & Chief Lifeguard: “Roughly 1.2 million visitors came to our beach (May 1st – August 5th).” Alert lifeguards performed 631 rescues. *On
MoreOn August 11th, the FDA (finally) approved the mRNA flu vaccine produced by Moderna. Clinical trials involving more than 40,000 subjects over the age of 50 showed that the Moderna
MoreStart with a morning pastry and end with a dessert at Desserts by Clement— or stop in any time. Branching out from its shop in Pacific Beach, French native pastry
MoreDuring the first eight days of August, the concert music scene in Del Mar centered around the Del Mar International Composers Symposium (DMICS). Composers, performing artists, and students-in-residence workshopped and
More2026 Fall Benefit: Dinner, Drinks, Dueling Pianos! On October 3, DMCC will celebrate the incredible community support that makes it possible to serve older adults aging independently at home with
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