Del Mar Fairgrounds
Planning under way for fairgrounds train platform
DEL MAR — A decades-long plan to build a seasonal train platform at the Del Mar Fairgrounds could potentially come to fruition in our lifetimes, according to one member of the 22nd District Agricultural Association board of directors.
Board hears both sides of gun show issue
DEL MAR — A growing group of area residents is seeking to halt gun shows at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, but at the Jan. 8 meeting of the facility’s board of directors, more people spoke in favor of the event than those who oppose it.
DAA, city officials settle lawsuit
DEL MAR — Officials from Del Mar, Solana Beach and the 22nd District Agricultural Association sign an agreement settling a lawsuit filed last year in response to expansion plans at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
All things Valitar have left the fairgrounds, except the tent
DEL MAR — With the exception of one gargantuan red tent — and four similar smaller ones — all things Valitar have been cleared from the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Updated: Fairgrounds helps stranded Valitar horses, performers
DEL MAR — A 45,000-square-foot tent that took two months to erect in the Del Mar Fairgrounds parking lot was the stage for only four public performances of “Valitar” before the producers came in and allegedly removed key elements of the show.
Del Mar makes bingo permanent
DEL MAR — Although it has yet to fulfill a goal to specifically benefit Del Mar charities, bingo will continue after council members amended an ordinance at the Nov. 19 meeting to permanently allow the game at certain locations in the city.
Cities, JPA and fairgrounds settle lawsuit
DEL MAR — Del Mar, Solana Beach, the San Dieguito River Valley Joint Powers Authority and the 22nd District Agricultural Association are giving thanks this holiday week after coming to a settlement agreement on a lawsuit filed in mid-2011 over expansion plans at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Council delays decision to make bingo permanent
DEL MAR — Rather than amend an existing law that would permanently allow bingo in the city, council members opted at the Oct. 22 meeting to delay their decision until they receive financial reports.
Fair board seeks partnership with county
DEL MAR — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors could begin discussions with the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which governs the Del Mar Fairgrounds, about a potential partnership for operational oversight of the 340-acre facility.
Brown reappoints Day, names new director to fair board
DEL MAR — Gov. Jerry Brown reappointed Adam Day to the board of directors for the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which governs the Del Mar Fairgrounds Oct. 2.
