Solana Beach advances ballot measure for 1% hotel tax increase
SOLANA BEACH — The City Council has agreed to place a ballot measure before voters in November that would increase the city’s current transient occupancy...
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Solana Beach awards $62K in community grants to local nonprofits
SOLANA BEACH — The Solana Beach City Council awarded $62,000 in grants to 14 local nonprofits last week as part of its 2026-27 community grant...
Solana Beach celebrates 40 years of cityhood
SOLANA BEACH — On July 1, 1986, five people who would become the first City Council members in Solana Beach were sworn in to office...
Solana Beach advances Coastal Rail Trail extension design
SOLANA BEACH — The city of Solana Beach is moving forward with proposed designs for the Coastal Rail Trail extension that would involve reducing the...
Solana Beach to set new rules for backyard chickens, beekeeping
SOLANA BEACH — The City Council provided initial feedback last week for the creation of new city regulations that would allow more residents to keep...
Lomas Santa Fe East project to begin in Solana Beach this fall
SOLANA BEACH — The first portion of the city’s long-awaited Lomas Santa Fe Corridor improvement project is kicking off this fall, after the Solana Beach...
Election 2026: Solana Beach City Council
The District 2 and District 4 seats on the Solana Beach City Council will be on the ballot this year. The Solana Beach City Clerk’s...
Solana Beach updates ADU ordinance to account for new laws
SOLANA BEACH — The Solana Beach City Council updated the city’s ordinance regulating accessory dwelling units to incorporate changes under 14 recent state laws, ranging...
Solana Beach sets outdoor dining fee, clarifies allowed structures
SOLANA BEACH — Restaurants, cafes, and bars with outdoor dining in public spaces such as sidewalks and parking areas will need to pay a licensing...
Solana Beach outlines projects, goals for upcoming work plan
SOLANA BEACH — The City Council discussed a long list of planned and ongoing capital projects and program goals for its 2026-27 work plan last...
Solana Beach to pilot free senior transportation program
SOLANA BEACH — The City Council agreed to move forward with a free transportation program for seniors in the city of Solana Beach on Wednesday,...
Solana Beach sets permanent outdoor dining regulations
SOLANA BEACH — More than five years after rolling out emergency outdoor dining rules to help restaurants stay afloat during the COVID-19 shutdowns, Solana Beach...
Solana Beach police, fire, lifeguards give public safety update
SOLANA BEACH — Fire, law enforcement, and marine safety personnel in Solana Beach shared public safety statistics from 2025, highlighting ongoing community engagement, regional collaboration,...
Santa Fe Irrigation pursues reservoir repairs; park plans tentative
SOLANA BEACH — Community members living near the Larrick Reservoir along Glenmont Drive are urging the Santa Fe Irrigation District to consider their input, as...
Solana Beach, Del Mar explore new fire service options
SOLANA BEACH — The fire departments in Del Mar and Solana Beach are analyzing new options for how to manage their fire services going forward,...