Del Mar
Del Mar to celebrate the onset of summer
DEL MAR — Del Marians will once again welcome the upcoming season with Summer Solstice from 5 to 8 p.m. June 20 at Powerhouse Park.
Del Mar’s library has storied history
DEL MAR — As the San Diego County Library system celebrates its 100th year, the Del Mar branch is marking an almost-centennial milestone of its own.
Optional uses for Surfside to be presented
DEL MAR — Two proposals for alternative uses of Surfside Race Place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds will be presented to the 22nd District Agricultural Association board of directors at a future meeting, likely in August.
City to lease lot from NCTD
DEL MAR — In an effort to improve what many call the “northern gateway to the city,” council members agreed at the June 3 meeting to negotiate a lease with North County Transit District for a 29,280-square-foot parcel at the northeast corner of Jimmy Durante Boulevard and San Dieguito Drive.
Fair ushers in the crowds
Swifty swines, the Beach Boys and a pie-eating contest signal the opening of the San Diego County Fair.
Council finally hears financial details from tourism board
DEL MAR — Council members finally received a progress report with financial details on the Tourism Business Improvement District formed nearly three years ago to increase occupancy in the city’s six hotels.
Bigotry, hate — it’s still in ample supply
State Sen. Marty Block touched on the bigotry that can lead to violence if left unchecked. Sort of like the recent month-long siege of racist vandalism at Oberlin College in Ohio.
Del Mar students get the chance to explore life at lagoon
DEL MAR — More than 600 Del Mar third-graders learned about bobcats, birds, seed balls and more during the annual San Dieguito Lagoon Day, deemed the “Superbowl of Environmental Education Outreach.”
Resident’s passion for cycling earns him his very own day
DEL MAR — Pierre Godefroy bought a bike at a garage sale 17 years ago.
Del Mar set to vote on budget
DEL MAR — Council is set to vote June 3 on a proposed two-year budget and capital improvement program, funding for community support programs and other items discussed during a two-day workshop held May 13 and May 14.