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It is possible that a candidate with fewer supporters can be elected if voters are not careful with their second vote. Because of the math, there is a risk that how a voter casts that second vote will actually
MoreDan Quirk’s identical twin brother Stephen is running for City Council. Whatever the merits of Stephen’s positions on important issues for Del Mar, we are deeply concerned about the practical impacts of having twin brothers who reside in
MoreUnlike most previous unremarkable City Council debates run by the League of Women Voters, the October 10 video session produced some remarkable observations. Candidate Quirk was dramatically overshadowed by the professionalism and knowledge displayed by Worden and Gaasterland.
MoreBased on the conduct of candidates and their surrogates in the campaign to date, we are reiterating our recommendation that voters use their two votes to re-elect Worden and Gaasterland. They both signed the Del Mar pledge to
MoreWhat if we imagine a future where Del Mar takes a different path to electrifying our homes and takes a leadership role in local energy generation that might make undergrounding unnecessary. Given the staggering cost of undergrounding, considering alternatives seems like a worthy exercise. Del Mar could set an example for other cities, states, and the country in adapting to the future energy landscape. The Future: The electrical distribution grid is likely to look much different in 2045, when the state has a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity, than it does
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Watermark: Approved for 50 Units. On April 19, Watermark received City approval of a Coastal Development Permit to construct a new 50-unit, 132,894 square-foot residential development with a 10-unit affordable
MoreClimate change is accelerating faster than predicted, and meaningful action cannot be delayed any longer without dire consequences. Two recent publications, one international (Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel
MoreState Law Requires: San Diego County to provide 171,000 new housing units by 2029 - Del Mar’s assignment is 175 units; Allows single family parcels to lot-split
MoreSan Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward was placed on administrative leave on Apr. 20 following her controversial comments regarding Chinese-American students. During an Apr. 11 SDUHSD
MoreThe CDC has recommended that adults over 50 years of age receive a second booster shot of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) if 4 months have elapsed since their
MoreHello Kitty! Our kitty, known as Diegoaelurus (San Diego’s cat) recently introduced by the San Diego Natural History Museum, is a breed of saber tooth cat-like mammals who once roamed
MoreRental Assistance, March 7, 2022 Dear Mayor Worden and Councilors Gaasterland, Martinez, Druker and Quirk: I am writing because I am concerned about circumstances affecting one of my
MoreLast September our City Council voted to phase out the City’s Rental Assistance Program that has helped four long time Del Mar residents for many years. These four tenants pay
MoreThe battle for an approved San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) boundary map grows fiercer by the day. Parents and community members complained about the lack of transparency, numerous
MoreOn March 7th the City Council reviewed the City’s mid-year financial results, which show that the recovery from the pandemic is ahead of plan. Revenues for the fiscal year ending
MoreRetaining sand on Del Mar beaches is a complicated process. Many agencies are involved. A sought after commodity internationally, disappearing sand will only get more valuable with sea level rise
MoreDon’t let the morning dew or drizzle deceive you. The stark fact is that we in Southern California live in continuing drought conditions. The sources we depend on are dwindling
MoreOur bluffs will get additional funding support from the recently passed state Assembly Bill 66 with $2.5 million over a three year period to further study how ground deformations are
MoreWhen I was in elementary school, a report card filled with good grades scored me a comic book. The Climate Action Campaign, San Diego’s environmental group aimed at addressing the
More“One picture is worth ten thousand words.” Fred Barnard, a national ad agency guru, coined that phrase in the 1920s—though he called it a “Chinese proverb” to give it more
MoreAnnual Volunteer Appreciation CelebrationDMCC Has the Sweetest Volunteers! DMCC’s volunteers drive seniors to medical appointments, create and lead engaging programs, serve meals, and so much more. This year, we are
MoreMay 30, 2022 - The number one cause of death for children is gun violence. Today, Memorial Day, we honor the fallen heroes of America’s wars. As a tribute to
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