Dave Roberts
Councilman hikes the more than 70-mile Coast to Crest Trail
DEL MAR — Ambling down the sandy pathway heading towards Dog Beach, three hikers were finishing the final segment of their more than 70-mile trek of the Coast to Crest Trail.
Fair to start work on parking studies
DEL MAR — Del Mar Fairgrounds officials are eager to begin traffic studies that allow use of a vacant lot east of the state-owned facility even though they have a decade to complete them.
Del Mar responds again to One Paseo
DEL MAR — In response to a recirculated environmental impact report for a proposed project in Carmel Valley, Del Mar officials reiterated the concerns included in their first comment letter, but strengthened their position on a need to address public transit as an option and the project’s divergence from the community plan.
Plan could save cities money on elections
COAST CITIES — A proposal by county Supervisor Dave Roberts that could save some cities perhaps $100,000 on special elections won’t currently benefit his hometown of Solana Beach, which will pay about $200,000 for a February vote on rules to govern Fletcher Cove Community Center.
Proposed ordinance on foreign flight students draws criticisms
REGION — To San Diego County staff, a new ordinance would bring enhanced alertness to vetting potential foreign flight students for security risks.
Insufficient funds threatens close of child abuse and sexual assault center
REGION — Palomar Health’s Forensic Health Services Department is the only place in North County where police can take children who have been abused, women who have been raped and other victims of violent crime to be interviewed and examined.
Del Mar earns Main Street honors
DEL MAR — Del Mar Village has officially been named a California Main Street by the California Main Street Alliance, which recognizes historic commercial districts that serve as models for successful community revitalization.
Ceremony celebrates completion of Hwy. 101 project
SOLANA BEACH — After more than a decade of planning and 15 months of construction, city leaders officially “reopened” about a 1-mile stretch of Coast Highway 101.
Roberts forming panel to help spend county grant money
COAST CITIES — Supervisor Dave Roberts is seeking volunteers to help him allocate $500,000 he receives from the county’s Community Enhancement Program, established to stimulate tourism and the economy and improve the regional quality of life.
One Paseo violates law of the land
I am not against development. I am against over-development. That’s why my vote on the currently proposed One Paseo project, if I had one, would be a No.
