Too hot to swim in the ocean! On July 24th, the ocean temperature on the Florida coast was recorded at 101.1 degrees F. July has been the hottest month
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To his friends and peers, Torrey Pines High School senior Rami Kabakibi is a stoic of sorts. A deep thinker, calm without fail, and often quiet. But there is one
MoreWhat’s missing in Del Mar? Young families. New generations of university professors and students. Diversity on many fronts: economic, racial, age and more. It wasn’t always so. In key
MoreWhat is rewilding and why is it important? Rewilding helps nature restore damaged ecosystems by removing invasive nonnative grasses, bushes, and trees, and allowing native plants to reestablish the natural
MoreSea lions and seals are not frequent visitors to Del Mar waters. They mostly hang out in La Jolla where they are allowed to have their own space still called
MoreNew Short-term rental (STR) policies will soon be considered by the Del Mar City Council. The current Council majority (Gasterland, Martinez, Quirk, Druker) were all supported in recent election campaigns
MoreHaving grown up in Detroit, with many visits to the Detroit Institute of Arts, I’m familiar with the monumental WPA “Detroit Industry” murals by Diego Rivera painted there. However recently
MoreThe multi-year process for evaluating and analyzing the relocation of rail tracks from the bluff to a tunnel is in very early stages. Many voices, including some elected leaders, are
MoreCOVID cases are starting to rise again, and a new variant of the Omicron lineage called EG.5 has emerged as the most frequent cause of infection. It is similar enough
MoreWhat are your dogs’ names, and is there a story behind their names? Bane and Harley. They are named after two of my favorite villains from the Batman comic books.
MoreA landscape of cacti surrounds Salt and Lime, a new establishment that specializes in Mexican cuisine inspired by Baja and Mexico City. Owner Alan Efter has expanded his successful started
MoreCouncil Member Dan Quirk is engaged in a public relations effort urging outright elimination of rail service between LA and San Diego. His efforts have been misrepresented in the media
MoreThe 2023 season of Summer Twilight Concerts had a smashing finale on August 22 with The Walrus (A Beatles Tribute Band). This year’s four-concert series, organized by a stalwart group
MoreLet the Good Times Roll, Del Mar! Planning for the 23rd Annual Benefit Gala is underway, and Event Chair Sandra Hoyle is planning a colorful Mardi Gras-themed bash. We’ll enjoy
MoreSeptember 6, 2023
At yesterday’s City Council meeting, City Attorney Leslie Devaney disclosed that in an August 9th closed session, the City Council authorized the City Attorney to engage an independent
MoreSeptember 11, 2023
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved two new mRNA vaccines that target the COVID Omicron variant XBB.1.5 responsible for most infections over the past year.
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