Here in San Diego, the sight of wetsuit-clad surfers flowing over the sensuous waves while balancing on their boards with bent knees, like one with the ocean, is all too
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Periodically we remind ourselves and new readers about the Sandpiper story, why and how it was created and what we are trying to accomplish. So here’s the story as we
MoreWhile the Del Mar Fair attracts thousands during its two-week run every summer, The Sound will provide year-round entertainment at the Fairgrounds, while attracting talent that has not historically included
MoreEqual parts Don Quixote, Atticus Finch, and Billy Jack.Charlie Khoury, who died on November 15, 2022, was for nearly 54 years a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law attorney who was
MoreA new COVID Omicron virus variant named XBB.1.5 began spreading in December and represented 28% of new cases in the U.S. by mid-January. The new mutations in the spike protein
MoreAn interview with Dr. Christopher G. Lowe: Professor and Director of the Cal State Long Beach Shark Lab, Dept. of Biological Sciences. What is the Cal State Long Beach
MoreA core principle of democratic representation has long been this: “one person, one vote.” While this is not universally honored, even in the United States (consider that California, with
MoreOn Friday January 13th, an orchestrated walkout at SANDAG by Del Mar’s representative, Councilmember Terry Gaasterland, and a group of Republican board members, put Del Mar on the losing side
MoreRobert “Mac” McMillan passed away on December 28, 2022. A distinguished Scripps Clinic researcher and clinician, he was also a charming and able painter who deftly captured the essence of
MoreAlmost every evening live music is available out and about in Del Mar. It is in the air most days from sun sets into later hours. Some are in restaurants,
MoreI am pleased to be serving as the Mayor of Del Mar in 2023. While there are numerous issues impacting our community, the three most pressing that we must address
MoreThe marine layer lingering ‘till noon. The Torrey pine-scented sea breeze enveloping the hill. Aren’t we lucky to live in Del Mar? About four thousand live in our village
MoreIf you would like to significantly reduce your carbon footprint, you’ve got several options to consider, including adopting a vegan diet, going car-free (or buying an electric car), or avoiding
MoreDel Mar is getting dryer. Our winter storms of late bring the promise of substantial rain, only to make a left turn near LA, leaving us dry and thirsty. In
MoreHow did you choose your dog’s name? Cyndy and I tried lots of names, but “Teddy” was perhaps inevitable; his father’s name was “Bear,” so “Teddy Bear” made sense. My previous
MoreAbove: Winter storms surged to shear off the already falling bluffs and rocks in Del Mar. Photos by Julie Maxey-Allison No sand! Photo by Jill Weitzen MacDonald. Vanishing sand leaves
MoreWith Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a good time to commemorate Del Mar’s special relationship with dogs (no offense intended to Del Mar’s beloved cats, chickens, or…). Our Dog
MoreWill You Be DMCC’s Valentine? An old favorite is back! The Champagne and Chocolate Community Celebration is an annual open house-style event (back for the first time since 2020) for
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