City prepares for heavy rains

With heavy rain in the forecast this weekend, the City is offering free sandbags to residents and preparing streets, storm drains and staffing to deal with up to two inches of rain expected through Sunday.

Residents can self-fill up to 10 sandbags between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on business days at the Public Works Department, 2240 Jimmy Durante Boulevard.

Meanwhile, with a flood watch issued by the National Weather Service for late Friday through Saturday night, Public Works crews have cleared debris from storm drains and have placed sandbags at strategic locations throughout the City.

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Taxpayers Association salutes partnership with Del Mar Community Connections

The San Diego County Taxpayers Association on Wednesday saluted the City's partnership with the nonprofit Del Mar Community Connections with a prestigious "Golden Watchdog" award.

Presented during the association's annual Goldens Awards ceremony in San Diego, the accolade recognizes the Essential Transportation Program, which is underwritten by the City, managed by Community Connections and made possible by more than 30 volunteer drivers. The program provides free rides to nondriving older adults in Del Mar.

Golden Watchdog awards celebrate programs that highlight transparency, creativity and fiscal responsibility in local government.

Essential Transportation Program webpage

SANDAG rail construction notice: Week of Nov. 17

In a weekly notice to the City of Del Mar, SANDAG covers planned construction activities for the Del Mar Bluffs 5 Stabilization Project and geotechnical testing for the proposed LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project.

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

Crime blotter: Nov. 7-13

Incidents: 0

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Tuesday: Fairgrounds hosting session for 2050 master plan 

Members of the public can weigh in on plans for "Fairgrounds 2050"— a master-planning initiative for the State-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds, Surf & Turf Recreation Center and Del Mar Horsepark—during an open house 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 18, at The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard.

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Today through Dec. 17: Canned food drive 

In cooperation with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, the City of Del Mar is hosting a canned food drive through Dec. 17 and has placed collection receptacles at the Del Mar Civic Center and the Beach Safety Center. A flyer from the food bank lists most-needed food items.

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Electricity provider recruiting advisory committee members

The Clean Energy Alliance, Del Mar's default electricity provider, is recruiting residents to serve on its Community Advisory Committee. Committee members provide feedback to the board and serve as a liaisons to their communities. Details are included with the application paperwork. The recruitment closes Dec. 22.

Apply to Community Advisory Committee

Trash Talk: Did you know...

...that plastic bottles for soaps go in the blue recycling cart?

Go Green Del Mar webpage

DMVA publishes Holiday Happenings guide

In a notice published this week, DMVA wraps up holiday happenings with a pretty bow.

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Nov. 21: DMCC hosting comedy show

Del Mar Community Connections welcomes "The Free Spirits" comedy troupe to  perform from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall.

The award-winning, improvisational comedians range in age from 59 to 90.

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Del Mar Community Connections enriches the lives of older adults with social and wellness programming and other essential services. Call: 858-792-7565.

Measure Q Citizen Advisory Committee (1 voting business representative [preferred] or resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7.

Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (1 voting, resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7.

Committees, Vacancies and Volunteer Requirements