Fire Ops 101 training for councilmembers and staff

Charging into burning building. Climbing a ladder truck's ladder to upper floors. Repelling from great heights. Operating the "Jaws of Life." Practicing lifesaving medical aids.

These were among the drills some elected officials and senior staff members from Del Mar, Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe completed Jan. 17 during Fire Ops 101.

The daylong training at Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District's Firefighter Training Facility in 4S Ranch included crews from Del Mar, Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe fire departments.

Del Mar Mayor Tracy Martinez, who attended the training with Deputy Mayor John Spelich, summarized the session during the Jan. 20 City Council meeting.

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January: NB Jimmy Durante Boulevard closures for slope shoring

From later this month through mid-May, temporary closures of northbound Jimmy Durante Boulevard between Luzon Avenue and David Way are expected to allow for retaining wall construction on the adjacent hillside. Please plan accordingly!

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February: Short term rentals on City and Coastal Commission agendas

After a multi-year process, actions to finalize the California Coastal Commission’s approval of regulations for short term rentals (STRs) and City implementation of the regulations are scheduled for consideration next month.

On Feb. 5 in Half Moon Bay, the Coastal Commission will vote upon a recommendation by commission staff to approve certification of Del Mar’s STR regulations as adopted by the City Council in 2024. With Commission approval, the ordinance would take effect immediately.

Del Mar’s short term rental ordinance provides accommodations for the 150 existing short term rental operators who registered with the City. These owners must submit permit applications to the City.

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Monday through Wednesday: Early-morning power washing

Three days of early-morning power washing of downtown streets, sidewalks and furnishings are set to begin at midnight Monday.

The quarterly cleaning includes both sides of Camino Del Mar from 10th to 15th streets and both sides of 15th Street from Stratford Court to Camino Del Mar.

In partnership with the City, Del Mar Village Association schedules the cleanings, which are underwritten by a private donor.

Nonstop railway work is scheduled for this weekend

Round-the-clock construction is scheduled this weekend as SANDAG proceeds with its Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Program.

From 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 through 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, all train service between Oceanside and downtown San Diego will be suspended to allow for nonstop construction in the railroad right-of-way between 6^th Street and Coast Boulevard and south of 4th Street. 

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SANDAG rail construction notice: Week of Jan. 26

In a weekly notice to the City of Del Mar, SANDAG covers planned construction activities for the Del Mar Bluffs 5 Stabilization Project and geotechnical testing for the proposed LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project.

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Crime blotter: Jan. 16-22

Incidents: 1

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Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Monday: Garden Club hosting talk at Civic Center

The Del Mar Garden Club is hosting a talk with artist and landscape designer Betsy K. Schulz 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Del Mar Civic Center. 

Her talk, “The Nature of Public Art, Landscape and Community,” explores the relationship between public art and community, as well as the art of landscape design and gardening.

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Thursday: Census of people experiencing homelessness

The Regional Taskforce on Homelessness is recruiting volunteers to participate in the annual WeAllCount census of unhoused people from 4 to 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. Register online.

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Thursday: Community meeting on County emergency plan

The County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services is hosting an online meeting on its Emergency Operations Plan from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29.

Community members are encouraged participate as staff members review the feedback the plan has received. 

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Video covers Trains to Tunnels

Did you catch Del Mar Historical Society's "Trains to Tunnels" talk earlier this month at the Civic Center? Del Mar TV has published a video with the full presentation

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Trash Talk: Did you know...

...that small pieces of plywood go in the blue recycling cart?

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Action plan for Farmers Insurance Open

The Farmers Insurance Open returns to Torrey Pines Golf Course later this month. A DMVA eblast covers ticketing for the tourney and post-play action in Del Mar.

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Thursday: Expert to lead talk on age bias

Del Mar Community Connections is hosting a talk on ageism from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall. 

Jocelyn Protopappas, Manager of Special Projects at SDSU's Center of Excellence in Aging and Longevity, will lead a program designed to strengthen belonging, engagement and opportunity across all ages.  

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Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (1 voting, resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23.

Design Review Board (1 voting resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30.

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