Author Archive for Bianca Kaplanek
City changes curfew, OKs lot sale
DEL MAR — Council members took action at the May 20 meeting to change the curfew for minors and sell a vacant city-owned lot.
2013 fair ready to serve up fun
DEL MAR — Media members were given a sampling of what the 2013 San Diego County Fair will offer when it opens June 8 during a May 22 preview that introduced Webster, this year’s mascot, and some of the always-anticipated culinary concoctions.
Council adjusts laws to make beaches safer
DEL MAR — The size and location of tents, screens and canopies will soon be limited in an effort to make city beaches and parks safer before summer gets under way.
Pet-free zone moves forward in Del Mar park
DEL MAR — Council members advanced plans at the May 20 meeting to make the tot lot and a small grassy area of Powerhouse Park an animal-free zone.
Upgrade project uncovers slice of history
SOLANA BEACH — A little bit of Solana Beach history has been revealed as the yearlong improvement project along Coast Highway 101 nears completion. While remodeling the building at 247 and 249 S. Coast Hwy. 101, the property owner removed some old shingles and discovered a sign for Town & Country Laundromat, offering a 15-pound [...]
Council sets fees, food trucks can return
DEL MAR — Having already established the when, where and how food trucks can operate in Del Mar, council members set the how much at the April 6 meeting, approving a $350 charge for first-time applicants and a $175 annual renewal fee.
Fair board takes no action on expanding JPA; announces settlement to lawsuit
DEL MAR — The 22nd District Agricultural Association board of directors didn’t say yes, but they didn’t say no either to a request from San Diego County Board Supervisor Dave Roberts to expand a proposed joint powers authority with the county to include representatives from Del Mar, Solana Beach and the city of San Diego.
Council sets fees, food trucks can return
DEL MAR — Having already established the when, the where and the how food trucks can operate in Del Mar, council members set the how much at the April 6 meeting, approving a $350 charge for first-time applicants and a $175 annual renewal fee.
Solana Beach OKs beach replenishment project
SOLANA BEACH — City Council unanimously agreed at the May 8 meeting to send a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a proposed 50-year sand replenishment project that has been in the works for more than a decade.
Nothing ‘pug’nacious about this fundraiser
DEL MAR — Pugs pushed in strollers, sporting panchos and performing tricks were just a few of the sights at the 22nd annual Pug Party held May 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
