June 2023

Guest Editorial: Citizens Sidelined

Since incorporating in 1959, Del Mar has depended on citizen participation and volunteerism. In fact, we expect it. We have always been fortunate to have an outsized share of expertise

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Fairgrounds Housing Scenarios?

As the City continues to work on a program to place affordable housing at the Fairgrounds, several “scenarios” are being studied that are located on a southeastern site near the

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Critters: Snake in the Grass

San Diego County hosts some 25 species of snakes, a few quite rare, and some that are known to be “sustainable” solutions to controlling pests, most specifically our plentiful rat

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Sustainability: Tush Tales

As we scrutinize our lives to minimize our environmental footprint by reducing and reusing, there is an area where our North American culture can benefit from an upgrade. Yes, I

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Grid Gridlock

Solar and wind energy are essential for supplying more electric power to the grid. But there is another obstacle that currently is limiting how much clean energy gets onto the

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Dogs of Del Mar: Olive

My name is Olive and my birthday is April 1, 2014. My first grandson was named Oliver, after me. So I guess it’s a pretty important name.   I live

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Del Mar Foundation: Good Day Sunshine!

Summer Twilight Concerts are just around the corner, and it’s a great way to hang with family and neighbors – enjoying the music, dancing, picnicking, and taking in a signature

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Del Mar Community Connections

The Scoop: Ice Cream Social 2023 DMCC’s Social and Good Times Committee hosted the third annual Ice Cream Social on April 28 at the Del Mar Civic Center. It was

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In Brief

In Brief Affordability First On June 5, the City Council is slated to introduce an ordinance implementing Senate Bill 9, a State law enacted in January 2022 that allows a

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