February 2026

Surf Cup Open Space Wipe Out

The final key piece of what was supposed to be 600 acres of permanent open space for public use and enjoyment was recently denuded of its open space protections by

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Democracy Defenders

On Saturday, January 10th, the weekly protest against the actions of the Trump administration swelled from the usual 20-30 participants to an estimated crowd of 250. The crowd joined those

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Editorial: Del Mar Deserves Better

Why is our City Council representative appointment to SANDAG important? First, it is well to understand SANDAG’S vital role in the region. It is composed of reps from all of

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Flu Season Here With a Vengeance

A new strain of influenza, H3N2 subclade K, is causing widespread infection of children and adults in San Diego County. Based on current trends, hospitalizations and possibly deaths from flu

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Quotable Del Mar: Patty Brutten

“In an age of instant delivery and growing isolation, let us remember the power of community and the importance of supporting our local businesses.  Let’s not forget to keep in

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Implausible Nuke Plan

County Supervisor Jim Desmond, a Republican, will term out this year, and he has announced his candidacy for the 49th Congressional seat currently held by Democrat Mike Levin. Congressman Levin

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Bye Bye Plastics!

Well, not all, but still good progress.  At the recommendation of the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC), the Del Mar City Council passed an expansion of our current plastic ordinances on

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Council Deadlock on SANDAG

On January 6, the City Council deadlocked 2-2 on the appointment of a Councilmember to sit on the SANDAG board as Del Mar’s primary representative. Councilmember Terry Gaasterland asserted that

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Valley Farm Market At Last

The January 10 grand opening of Valley Farm Market brought Del Mar’s 13-year “grocery drought” to an end with a flourish.   From the seafood and meat counter to the

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A Del Mar Love Story

Amanda Devine grew up here on 10th Street in Del Mar, having gone to Del Mar Hills Elementary, Earl Warren, and then Torrey Pines High School. Gio Morelli, on the

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Unsung Heroes Deserve Praise

On December 5, 2025, from approximately 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m., Del Mar Heights Road and lanes on Interstate 5 were closed because a mentally unstable man threatened to jump

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Ocean Art

A new art gallery/studio has opened in town: the Sarah O’Connor Art Gallery at the Lemon Tree complex overlooking Del Mar’s Civic Center.  Sarah works in her studio and in

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DMF: Changing U.S. Policy

The Del Mar Foundation opened its 2026 DMF Talk Series with a timely and grounded presentation by Richard Kiy, President and CEO of the Institute of the Americas, based at

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Del Mar Community Connections

Will you be DMCC’s Valentine? The Champagne and Chocolate Open House is an annual event for older adults and those who care about them to come to DMCC headquarters, connect

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THANK YOU DEL MAR

Each Fall, the Del Mar Community Alliance (DMCA) asks neighbors and friends to make donations that will allow us to continue publication and distribution of the Sandpiper – Del Mar’s

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In Brief

Nuke Removal Funds Representative Mike Levin (D, 49th) announced on January 12th that over $100 million for government programs to address spent nuclear fuel storage and relocation was included in

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