Recognition for National Public Works Week

During National Public Works Week, Del Mar's public works employees on Wednesday received the appreciation they deserve with a luncheon, speeches and formal recognition from the office of Sen. Catherine Blakespear.

Tuesday: Community meeting to cover wildfire preparedness

The Del Mar Fire Department is hosting a Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness Workshop at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall.

The workshop aligns with the City of Del Mar’s commitment to protect the safety and well-being of residents through comprehensive preparedness, response planning and collaboration with regional partners.

During the workshop, residents can learn how best to protect their homes and neighborhoods by creating defensible space, home hardening and other practices. 

Information also will  be shared on how residents can prepare for emergency evacuations and sign up for emergency alerts through the County.

SANDAG releases updated NOP for rail realignment project

SANDAG today released an updated Notice of Preparation for the San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project, triggering a 45-day public comment period that ends June 30.

The NOP sets the stage for environmental review of the realignment project, which seeks to remove the railway from the fragile Del Mar bluffs by 2035.

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Monday: Council to consider SB 9 ordinance

The City Council on May 19 is scheduled to accept Coastal Commission modifications to implementation regulations tied to Senate Bill 9.

SB 9 is the State law that provides for staff level approval of lot splits and multiple units on property zoned for a single dwelling — all without a public hearing.

In its review of Del Mar’s SB 9 ordinance from June 2023, the Coastal Commission upheld several key components important to Del Mar, including limitations on height, size, setbacks, parking and objective design standards.

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City seeks participation in ADU survey

Have you completed Del Mar's ADU survey?

The brief, online survey asks respondents whether they're interested in building an accessory dwelling unit on their property and, if so, what would it take for them to agree to rent the unit to low-income tenants.

As part of its State-certified Housing Element, Del Mar has set a goal of creating 15 ADUs for low-income households by April 2029. The survey is designed to help the City meet that goal.

The survey closes May 28.

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Rep. Levin calls for funding to prevent migrant smuggling

One week after a fatal panga boat accident off of Del Mar, Rep. Mike Levin on Monday announced he would seek $60 million for autonomous surveillance towers to prevent future incidents.

Flanked by City of Del Mar officials, Levin said he would demand funding for towers equipped with cameras, radar and infrared technology to identify maritime threats such as migrant smuggling. 

On May 5, a panga that authorities say was smuggling 18 migrants capsized in heavy surf. Three people died and four were injured.

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Crime blotter: May 9-15

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:39 pm, Deputies from the North Coastal Station responded to the Del Mar Beach Hotel at 1702 Coast Boulevard, in Del Mar.

Deputies determined that a 48-year-old female had assaulted her 65-year-old male fiancé. The female was placed under arrest for domestic violence and booked into the Vista Detention Facility.  

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Saturday: Heads up on street closures for half marathon

Several street closures are scheduled from about 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, as the La Jolla Half Marathon begins its route at the fairgrounds before running through the City of Del Mar. 

Residents are urged to prepare for complete or partial closures of:

• Jimmy Durante Boulevard 
• Via de la Valle from Jimmy Durante Boulevard to Camino del Mar
• Southbound Camino del Mar from Via de la Valle to Coast Boulevard
• Coast Boulevard from Camino del Mar to 15th Street
• Ocean Avenue from 15th Street to 13th Street
• 13th Street from Ocean Avenue to Pacific Lane
• Pacific Lane from 13th Street to 12th Street
• 12th Street from Pacific Lane to Stratford Court
• Stratford Court from 12th Street to 4th Street
• 4th Street from Stratford Court to Camino del Mar
• Camino del Mar from 4th Street to Carmel Valley Road

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Trash Talk: Did you know that...

...dryer sheets go in the gray trash cart? Consider reusable wool dryer balls.

Learn more about the City's sustainability programs at Go Green Del Mar. 

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52-Week Challenge No. 44

Project Clean Water challenges residents to know their recycling guidelines.

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Measure Q Citizen Advisory Committee (1 voting, Del Mar resident or business representative.) Closes 4:30 p.m. May 16.

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