October 2023

Becoming a Del Marian

We moved to Del Mar in 1973 and I quickly became friends with Pat Stroud who then lived a block south on Crest Road. One day on one of our

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Editorial: Magical Thinking

We live in a time when key decisions affecting our quality of life in Del Mar are increasingly made not by our City Council, but by more distant state or

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Critters: Blood Suckers

It’s that time of year again. The time of year when spending a few hours outside around dawn or dusk inevitably brings annoying, itchy bites from bloodsucking mosquitos. But does

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Harmonizing Housing: Eye of the Needle

Members of the Planning Commission (PC) deliberated carefully to update Del Mar’s rules on construction of ADU’s (Accessory Dwelling Units, sometimes known as granny flats) as required by state housing

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Covid Update: Vaccine Misconceptions

After the Sandpiper eblast on September 11th announcing the FDA approval of new Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna mRNA COVID vaccines, we received a response from a vaccine skeptic that included the

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Inconspicuous Art

Step into the newly opened Inconspicuous Art Gallery to see what you might set your sights on for your private collection. Opened in August, owner/curator James Segal presents an eclectic

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A ♭ is magenta

Music has been called the great healer. It also has the ability to unite and inspire us, soothe our emotions, and release stress. Linda Chisari, who has lived in Del

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Electricity Tax Credits

The Clean Energy Authority (CEA), the electricity provider for Del Mar, has listed valuable information about how you can electrify your home and same money on their website. Here is

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STR White Paper

Councilmember Worden has authored a white paper, “A Reasonable Approach for Managing Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Del Mar,” outlining an approach to short term rentals that he believes is

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Plant Pronto!

Now’s the time to plant native plants. Planting from late October through November allows plants to develop roots during our short rainy season. Planting indigenous plants will save you money

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Roving Teen Reporter: Teaching Tolerance

Students, parents, and teachers gathered to show their support for marginalized students at the San Dieguito Union High School District Board meeting on Sept. 12.   Snapping and murmurs of

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Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon

The 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, Helen Woodward Animal Center’s signature beach event, took place on September 10th at Del Mar Dog Beach.   It was a day full of

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Commentary: Tunnel Truths

It seems everyone has an opinion about SANDAG’s proposed rail tunnel in Del Mar. That includes me. My White Paper on the topic is here: https://bit.ly/tunnel-white-paper.  But, a fact sheet

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DMF: Powerhouse Rocks!

A lively Del Mar crowd gathered at Powerhouse Park on September 17 for DMF’s Community Picnic, enjoying games, face painting, live music, and 12 nonprofit booths with giveaways and interactive

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Del Mar Community Connections

Hooray for the Honorary Committee! DMCC’s 23rd Annual Benefit Gala is on October 7, and we have to share our deep gratitude for the community members who joined this year’s

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Nancy Weare

Preserving and Restoring the Lagoon “I started the Del Mar San Dieguito Lagoon Committee soon after John and I moved to Del Mar in early 1970. I was shocked at

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