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Traffic delays, water main work on Jimmy Durante Boulevard

Traffic on Jimmy Durante Boulevard at the San Dieguito River Bridge could be subject to brief delays as workers replace a water main. The temporary closure of traffic lanes -- with traffic control provided by flaggers -- is expected to continue into early...

May 20: Public hearing on utility rates

The City Council received presentations on utility rate studies March 18 as an early step toward setting rates for the next five years. Council members agreed to move forward with the mailing of informational notices to all ratepayers in preparation for a...

Civic Center awarded for designs in wood

WoodWorks, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that provides technical support and resources for the construction of wood buildings, has selected the Del Mar Civic Center as its 2019 Wood Design Award Winner in the category of Wood in Government Buildings. ...

Del Mar bans plastic straws and stirrers

Plastic straws and stirrers will no longer be allowed in Del Mar after a unanimous vote of the City Council on March 4. With the council’s action, Del Mar’s ban on straws and stirrers (PDF) becomes effective April 4.

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Community Choice Energy vetting continues with March 21 meeting in Carlsbad

Community Choice Energy, and the possibility of coastal cities joining forces to provide renewable electricity to residents, is the topic of a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. March 21 at the Carlsbad Senor Center Auditorium, 799 Pine Avenue, Carl...

March 29 and March 30: Del Mar Art Show

The Arts Advisory Committee has scheduled an art show (PDF) and reception at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. March 29. Demonstrations are scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. March 30.

The March 29 event includes a wine and cheese reception, UCSD ...

EV charging rates approved at Del Mar Civic Center

The free ride for electric vehicle charging in the Del Mar Civic Center parking garage is about to end.

Since May, when the Civic Center opened at 1050 Camino del Mar, EV drivers have been able to plug in for free at three charging stations assigned to fiv...

Moving toward Zero Waste: Food Waste

A key component of Del Mar's Climate Action Plan is reducing the amount of solid waste that is sent to landfills. A great place to start is reducing food waste.