Utility Undergrounding Surprise by Art Olson. UPDATE: undergrounding project delayed for at least 3 months while consultant helps coordinating committee find a way to lower costs.
Waste Not a press release from the Regional Solid Waste Association
A PLAGUE on Expansion by Ann Gardner. UPDATE: Town Hall meeting postponed until more information is provided by Caltrans at the I-5/SR-56 Connector meeting.
UPDATE 10/30/09 Del Mar's 350-resident undergrounding project delayed for at least 3 months while consultant helps coordinating committee find a way to lower costs.
This is Fig 3.5 from the Fairgrounds draft EIR showing a proposed aerial view of the Fairgrounds after implementation of the Master Plan. Note the convention center complex of hotel and exhibit halls along the river’s edge. That continuous stucco wall of buildings is 50 feet high with taller towers, wide enough for 3 full-size, rooftop sports fields and is as long as the race track. more>>
Friends Indeed! |
Peter Kaye
The Friends of Del Mar Library [...] gave $50,000 last year to supplement a $200,000 appropriation by the county for a new community room, which already is attracting a variety of users.
Now, the Friends are joining with the city and Garden Club to improve the exterior.
Waste Not |
A press release from the Regional Solid Waste Association
RSWA formed a public/private partnership [which] paved the way for tremendous savings for the customers in all six cities. “The savings to our citizens has been significant due to the efforts of RSWA”, said RSWA Vice Chairman Mike Nichols, Mayor of Solana Beach. more>>
Farmer Scholarships |
Nicole Holliday
Just this year the Del Mar Farmers Market awarded eight scholarships to students who are part of the Del Mar Farmers Market family. “For over 15 years our farmers market has granted nearly a 100 scholarships. With the constant increase in costs associated with higher education, any financial assistance can make a big difference.” more>>
Horseracing Must Jockey |
Carl Hilliard
At Internet gambling’s first flush, horseracing was happy with the status quo. Today, given the extreme drop in the on-track handle, many horse people are of the opinion that fixed odds betting machines will save the day. [...] Horseracing in California must jockey for a share of the big bettors, the bread and butter of gambling. Match betting is the way to go. more>>
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Energy Issues Advisory Committee
You can make a Difference Now!
If the topic of energy generation, use and savings in Del Mar appeals to you, the City’s six-member Energy Issues Advisory Committee wants you to apply for a vacant position, by November 6.
Interested persons can submit a Citizen Interest Form. Click here for the Form in pdf format. You can also attend their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 19 at the City Hall Annex.
