Round-the-clock work on bluffs begins tonight, continues through the weekend

This weekend, residents can expect noise and bright lights from round-the-clock construction on the Del Mar bluffs as crews take advantage of a full closure of the railway.

Starting as early as 9 p.m. tonight, SANDAG crews will begin taking access to the tracks at 8th, 11th and 12th streets, Coast Boulevard and the parking lot at North Torrey Pines State Beach.

The work will include installing steel pilings south of 4th Street and pouring concrete between 7th Street and Seagrove Park. 

Some parking will be restricted near the work areas. Walking trails at the ends of 10th and 11th streets and near Carmel Valley Road could be closed temporarily. Residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times.

Train service will resume at 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13.

Intermittent night work on SANDAG's Bluffs Stabilization 5 project is expected to continue through mid-2027.

Open SANDAG Construction Notice

Open SANDAG Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization webpage

Contact SANDAG: 858-549-RAIL or LOSSANcorridor@SANDAG.org

Storm drain and traffic control for Hoska Alley project

Storm drain installation on Hoska Alley and traffic control on Camino Del Mar this week are part of an improvement program for the alley between between 8th and 9th streets.

The project includes the installation of a storm drain and curb outlet that will connect to existing infrastructure on Camino Del Mar. A final day of traffic control, with the closure of one northbound lane between 8th and 9th streets, is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13.

The alley improvements also include construction of a concrete ribbon gutter for drainage and asphalt paving of the gravel surface.

Hoska Alley connects to Hoska Drive.

Contact Del Mar Project Manager: 858-375-9531 or mboyd@delmar.ca.us

Reorganized City Council approves committee and liaison appointments

The City Council on Jan. 6 agreed upon appointments of members to City committees and subcommittees and to regional organizations.

Open Del Mar City Council 2025 Regional & Local Appointments

Crime blotter: Jan. 2-9

Cases: 0

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Farm-fresh goodness

The Del Mar Farmers Market runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the Del Mar Civic Center, 1050 Camino Del Mar.

Open webpage

Trash Talk: Did you know that...

...cat litter goes in the gray trash cart?

Open webpage

Jan. 18: Community Cleanup

Del Mar Village Association’s is hosting a community cleanup from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 18 that starts at the Beach Safety Center on 17th Street.

"We'll spread out throughout the beach, parks and nearby streets to pick up trash that would otherwise end up in our precious waterways," a DMVA notice states.

Open notice

52-Week Challenge No. 26

Project Clean Water challenges residents to make a rain garden.

Open notice

Design Review Board - 2 ex-officio, non-voting members. Closes 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17.

Committees, Vacancies and Volunteer Requirements