Bluffs project is moving to the beach

Starting this month, crews will begin grading behind existing seawalls and also will demolish the drainage chute at 12th Street.

The work will bring increased construction traffic to the shoreline between Seagrove Park and North Torrey Pines State Beach through fall 2025, according to a SANDAG construction notice issued this week.

SANDAG's Del Mar Bluff's Stabilization Project is scheduled to continue through mid 2027.

Open SANDAG construction notice

Open SANDAG Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization webpage

Contact SANDAG: 858-549-RAIL or LOSSANcorridor@SANDAG.org

Council accepts donations

The City Council on April 7 accepted a donation of $10,000 from the Patrick Michael O'Harra Memorial Fund to finance the purchase of an inflatable rescue boat for the lifeguard department. 

The donation honors the memory of O'Harra and his service as a student lifeguard and seasonal lifeguard.

The council also accepted a $2,000 donation from Rotary Club of Del Mar to purchase new rope rescue equipment. 

Thanks so much to these and the many other organizations and individuals for their tremendous generosity.

Crime blotter: April 3-10

Cases: 0

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

April 22: Climate change symposium

The Coalition for Adapting to Climate Change in Del Mar is hosting its 2025 symposium, "Coastal Climate Threats To Our Community," from 6 to 9 p.m. April 22 at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall, 1050 Camino Del Mar.

From winter storms to Santa Ana winds, Del Mar-focused presentations will cover actions residents can take to adapt to the changing climate.

Register

Community Connections unveils refreshed website

The website for Del Mar Community Connections is looking tip-top after a major makeover that includes a new multimedia library, blog and pages to highlight lesser-known programs. Another page pays tribute to community members we have lost. The electronic pages include improved navigation and improved accessibility for vision-impaired visitors.

Open webpage

Late night joggers to cross Del Mar during 200-mile event

Participants in the Ragnar Road So Cal, a 200-mile relay event from San Diego to Huntington Beach, are expected to jog through Del Mar in small groups between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. April 11-12. 

Open webpage

Monday: Last day to comment on CEA strategic plan

Clean Energy Alliance, a joint powers authority that sells electricity from renewable sources to local customers, is seeking feedback on a strategic plan. 

The deadline to comment is 5 p.m. Monday, April 14.

The nine-page plan addresses CEA's guiding principles, mission statement, goals and objectives and is designed to inform a work plan and budget development for the next two fiscal years.

On April 24, CEA's Board of Directors is scheduled to review the Strategic Plan for approval.

CEA serves Del Mar, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido.

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Trash Talk: Did you know that...

...cotton twine goes in the green organic recycling cart?

Learn more about the City's sustainability programs at Go Green Del Mar. 

Go Green Del Mar webpage

April 19: Community cleanup, water bottle filling and pancake brunch

Got a plan for Saturday, April 19? DMVA is hosting a community cleanup and pancake brunch starting at 10 a.m. April 19. Meet at the Beach Safety Center at 1700 Coast Boulevard.  The fun includes a DJ, coffee, pastries, giveaways and a ribbon-cutting to celebrate newly-installed water bottle filling stations.

Open webpage

52-Week Challenge No. 39

Project Clean Water challenges residents to use compost in their gardens.

Open notice

Measure Q Citizen Advisory Committee (1 voting, Del Mar business representative.) Closes 4:30 p.m. April 18.

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