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Issue No. 347 · January 30, 2026
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Tuesday: Short term rentals on City Council agenda

The City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 3, is scheduled to consider a resolution that would set a 60-day permit application period for existing short term rental operators to open March 2 and close May 1. 


Also next week, on Feb. 5, the California Coastal Commission will vote upon a recommendation by commission staff to approve certification of Del Mar’s STR regulations as adopted by the City Council in 2024.


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Tuesday: City Council meeting

A regular meeting of the City Council begins at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall, 1050 Camino Del Mar. Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month.


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Be prepared for NB Jimmy Durante Boulevard closures

Starting Monday, be prepared for temporary closures of northbound Jimmy Durante Boulevard at Camino Del Mar to allow for retaining wall construction on an adjacent hillside. 


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SANDAG RAIL PROJECTS

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SANDAG rail construction notice: Week of Feb. 2

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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PUBLIC SAFETY

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Crime blotter: Jan. 23-29

Incidents: 1


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Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

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Wednesday: NCTD offering free rides to honor Rosa Parks

To commemorate the birthday of Rosa Parks, NCTD is offering free rides on its busses and trains all day Wednesday, Feb. 4.


A leader of the civil rights movement, Parks played a pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott when, after a long day at work, she refused to give up her seat to white riders.


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Feb. 7: Creekside Critters

Crawl on over to the Del Mar Library from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 7 to meet and greet herps from EcoVivarium Reptile Sanctuary & Museum. San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy hosts the recurring Creekside Critters event, which is free with registration.


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Feb. 19: County workshop on Hazard Mitigation Plan

The County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services is hosting an online workshop covering the Multi Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 on Zoom.


During the workshop, participants can learn about the a five-year process to update the plan and how they can contribute.


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SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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Trash Talk: Did you know...

...that VCRs and other consumer electronics are considered E-waste and require proper disposal?


Bulky item pickup


E-waste recycling centers


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Welcome aboard, Sarah O'Connor!

Welcome aboard, Sarah O'Connor Fine Art & Gallery! 


DMVA hosted a ceremony last week to welcome the artist to new digs on Camino Del Mar at 10th Street.


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DEL MAR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

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Feb. 13: Champagne and Chocolate

It's never too early to plan for Valentine's Day. Del Mar Community Connections is hosting its annual Champagne & Chocolate open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at the Del Mar Community, 225 9th St.


As part of San Diego Love Your Heart week, sweethearts can get a blood pressure screening and information on heart health.


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COMMITTEE VACANCIES

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


Design Review Board (1 voting resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6.


Committees, Vacancies and Volunteer Requirements

MEETINGS

Location: Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall, 1050 Camino Del Mar

Monday, Feb. 2

  • Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 3

  • City Council, 4:30 p.m.
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DO YOU REMEMBER?

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Del Mar Fire Department, early 1970s.

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