The importance of Dwight Worden’s role on our City Council cannot be overstated. His leadership style involves respectful listening, resourceful problem-solving, and facilitation of community consensus. Even in the face
MoreOctober 2022
The Sandpiper wants to help readers be very clear about where they stand on key issues. Our goal is specifics, not generalities. Voters need to know exactly where you stand
MoreThe Sandpiper endorses the following candidates for federal, state, and local offices on the basis of their contributions to the welfare of Del Mar citizens, their leadership on important regional
MoreIt is possible that a candidate with fewer supporters can be elected if voters are not careful with their second vote. Because of the math, there is a risk that how
MoreDan Quirk’s identical twin brother Stephen is running for City Council. Whatever the merits of Stephen’s positions on important issues for Del Mar, we are deeply concerned about the practical
MorePresident Joe Biden announced on August 24th a student loan forgiveness plan that could help reduce the federal loans of over 43 million nationwide. The plan will cancel up to
MoreOn October 17 the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) will present to City Council their proposal for a Del Mar building code change to have new homes be built without any
MoreThe FDA authorized distribution of new formulations of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech on August 31st based on safety data in humans and efficacy data from animal
MoreDid you know that 42 million years ago a saber-toothed cat roamed west of the Rocky Mountains, and its fossils were found in the San Diego region? Are you aware
MoreFight the Flu – It Starts With You! Did you know that approximately 80% of flu deaths occur in older adults? The single most important measure you can take to
MoreOctober 23, 2022
A recent email from Steve Quirk alleges a conflict of interest in the endorsement of Dwight Worden for Del Mar City Council by the Sandpiper because he is
MoreOctober 28, 2022
Yesterday’s filings by Council candidates revealed startling information about the money behind the three campaigns for City Council. Steve Quirk’s filing revealed that he has injected massive amounts
