Scan of postcard courtesy of San Diego History Center

The North County Emergency Managers Earthquake Tabletop Exercise brought staff from Del Mar and nearly two dozen neighboring jurisdictions to San Marcos to drill on preparedness and response.

Thursday! The Rotary Club of Del Mar is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Del Mar Civic Center. mysdbb.org/donor/schedule…

What to do with old clothing? In a Green Paper, the Sustainability Advisory Committee explores options for donating, repurposing and recycling. delmar.ca.us/DocumentCenter…

A new page on the City's website lays out rules for the safe and considerate riding of bikes and e-bikes. delmar.ca.us/924/Bike-E-Bik…

The Friends of the Del Mar Library are hosting a performance of Klezmer music by Yale Strom and vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the library at 1309 Camino Del Mar.

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Do you remember when Camino Del Mar looked like this?

Tomorrow: Don’t miss a free performance of Klezmer music by Yale Strom and vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the library at 1309 Camino Del Mar.

In its annual report, the City's destination marketing partner summarizes its programming and financials. buff.ly/Nb9OVXa

The Del Mar Junior Lifeguard Program for 2025 has reached the finish line.

Summer at North Beach. Photo: Darcy Waits

In a blog post, DMVA introduces readers to Marc and Patty Brutten, "the couple restoring the soul of Del Mar Plaza." buff.ly/UdDT01D

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Do you remember the old Del Mar Plaza?

A regular meeting of the City Council begins at 4:30 p.m. today.

Replacement of a drainage channel at the foot of 11th Street is scheduled to begin today with the installation of safety fencing. buff.ly/s2bhhJU

West Coast Arborists blames insufficient rain, poor soils and possible stress from bark beetles and fungal pathogens for the trees’ symptoms. buff.ly/QNvXh0V

Even as City officials continue to engage military leaders on the topic of aircraft noise, helicopters and tilt-rotor osprey aircraft appear to be deviating from approved flight routes and complaints from residents persist. buff.ly/Us7fjKZ

The 2025 Fuel Reduction Program netted a record haul of 19.66 tons, according to EDCO. buff.ly/VPmXeI3