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Rockademy band “The 4onz” (Jon Clark)

44th Annual Fiesta del Sol held in Solana Beach

The 44th annual Fiesta del Sol celebration took place May 31 and June 1 at Fletcher Cove Beach Park in Solana Beach. The event featured live music, entertainment, food, drinks,...
CCA Class of 2025 proceeds into the stadium (Jon Clark)

Canyon Crest Academy Class of 2025 Graduation

Canyon Crest Academy students, families and staff enjoyed a celebration of student achievements, special memories and more at a graduation ceremony held May 30 at the school.
Camp Pendleton Young Marines color guard march at the Memorial Day event at La Colonia Park in Solana Beach (Jon Clark)

Solana Beach hosts 2025 Memorial Day ceremony

Local and regional community gathered for a Memorial Day ceremony, which included a dove release, held on May 26 in the Veterans Honor Courtyard at La Colonia Community Center...
Carmel Creek School hosted its annual Glow Dance for students and their families on Feb. 8. (Courtesy Carmel Creek PTO)

Glow crazy: Carmel Creek hosts annual Glow Dance

Carmel Creek School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted the annual Glow Dance on Feb. 8, a Valentine’s Day-themed family fun night called “Cougar Crush.” The local Sprouts and Vons stores...
Enthusiastic ers at a previous Operation Game On 15-Inch Cup Challenge benefit event. This year’s 15-Inch Cup Challenge event will be held Monday, March 10, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Operation Game On is a nonprofit organization that provides golf as a form of rehabilitation for returning combat-injured troops suffering from physical and mental disabilities. (Vincent Andrunas)

Feb. 13 issue: Local and regional events

Bluegrass Trio to perform concert in Del Mar Luke Bulla, a champion fiddler, Grammy Award winner and vocalist who won the Grand Champion title at the National Fiddle Contest in...
An American Widgeon duck at the Batiquitos Lagoon, where a nature walk will be held on Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. for participants to learn about the variety of birds on their winter migration, visiting the lagoon from November to March. ( Kathy Dickey, BLF docent)

Jan. 16 issue: Local and regional events

Del Mar Rose Society to hold “Roses Around the World” presentation Del Mar Rose Society will host guest speaker John Bagnasco from the radio show “Garden America” and chairman of...
Music director Peter Pupping & The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra. On Friday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m., the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra under the direction of Peter Pupping will present an encore performance of music from the soundtracks of the famous spaghetti western movies from director Sergio Leon. (GuitarSounds)

Jan. 9 issue: Local and regional events

Del Mar Rose Society to hold “Roses Around the World” presentation Del Mar Rose Society presents “Roses Around the World, “the universal proposition of saving rose varieties in the 21st...
Irish dancing at Sage Canyon’s World Culture Day. (Judy Turnbull)

Sage Canyon students celebrate World Culture Day

Sage Canyon Elementary School hosted its second annual World Culture Day on Dec. 15,  bringing school families together for a celebration of global traditions. The event featured crafts and games...
Encinitas Fire Station 1 seen on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Encinitas, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jan. 2 issue: Local and regional events

Solana Beach Community Connections January Games Day The City of Solana Beach Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) invites all to a monthly Games Day...
2 Pianos 4 Hands runs now through Dec. 29 at North Coast .Repertory Theatre. (Photo by Mikki Schaffner)

Dec. 19 issue: Local and regional events

Children’s Pageant A Children’s Pageant that tells the story of the birth of Jesus and the events leading up to it will be at 4 p.m. Dec. 22 at St....
Bruno Camilo Aguilar with his artwork “Bird” (Photos by Jon Clark)

Earl Warren Middle School hosts Winter Arts Festival

Earl Warren Middle School’s Winter Arts Festival showcasing students’ many talents took place on Dec. 12. Student artwork was displayed in the Cove and band/guitar and drama students provided an...
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Festive North Pole by the Sea in Del Mar

A large crowd attended the popular annual holiday tree lighting event held Dec. 8 in the Jim Watkins Amphitheater at L’Auberge Del Mar. The North Pole by the Sea Del...
Ernie Hahn, the longtime general manager of the San Diego Sports Arena, has ed Rande Turner Collective. (Courtesy of Ernie Hahn)

Ernie Hahn s Del Mar-based Rande Turner Collective

Ernie Hahn, the local “entertainment impresario” behind the Wonderfront Music Festival and Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, has shifted his focus to residential real estate. According to a news...
Participants at a previous Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Competition event held by the Del Mar Foundation.

Oct. 24 issue: Local and regional events

Halloween Carnival in Solana Beach Solana Vista and Skyline’s 67th annual Halloween Carnival event is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at Solana Vista Elementary School, 780...
Mike Conner (with “Harley,” dressed as a mailman delivering a package [everyone knows how much dogs love mailmen…]), Judy Thompson, Juliana Garcia Delgado, Ashley Coulter

San Diego Humane Society hosts 38th Fur Ball

Animal lovers gathered for San Diego Humane Society’s 38th annual Fur Ball held Oct. 5 at the San Diego Humane Society in San Diego. The fundraiser is “a dog-friendly evening...
The Beets and Avocado Plant-Based Bowl from Urban Plates. (Urban Plates)

Urban Plates drops prices, adds new value menu

Solana Beach-based Urban Plates has launched a new Everyday Value Menu in response to rising food costs and increasing financial pressures for its guests. The new menu features  “12 Meals...
Participants at a previous Del Mar Opening Day Hats Contest. This year’s Opening Day at the races in Del Mar is July 20.

July 18 issue: Local and regional events

Del Mar racing season begins July 20 The Del Mar racetrack 2024 season kicks off July 20 and runs through Sept. 8. Post time: Opening Day (July 20) 2 p.m.;...
Event participants

Festive Del Mar parade celebrates 4th of July

  Community celebrated America on the 4th of July by participating in the Del Mar Foundation’s popular annual parade that started at Powerhouse Park. The parade is a Del...
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Second Chance to host ‘Legacy of Impact Gala’ on June 27

Second Chance, an organization dedicated to disrupting the cycle of incarceration by helping at-risk youth and justice-involved people towards empowered self-sufficiency, will host their Legacy of Impact Gala on Thursday,...
Participants at the Sandpipers May 2024 Dance. The Sandpipers Sock Hop Dance will be held June 22.

June 13 issue: Local and regional events

North Coast Rep presents The Peter Sprague QuartetThe Peter Sprague Quartet will perform on Monday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre, which is located at 987...
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Weekly crime log

SOLANA BEACHJune 4Disorderly conduct, alcohol-800 block of Stevens Avenue, 10:24 p.m.June 9Robbery-100 block of Cedros Avenue, 6:45 a.m.June 5Petty theft-900 block of Lomas Santa Fe Drive, 9:52 p.m.DEL MARJune 2Disorderly...
Brynn Tyler

Earl Warren Middle School presents Seahawk Showcase

Earl Warren Middle School’s “Seahawk Showcase: A Night Celebrating the Arts and Student Achievement” took place May 23 at the school.The event featured a student art gallery, student awards, musical...
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Weekly crime log

SOLANA BEACHMay 28Residential burglary-600 block of Ridgeline Place, 4:41 a.m.Grand theft, shoplifting-100 block of Solana Hills Drive, 1:20 p.m.June 1Manufacture, sale or possession of metal knuckles-500 block of Stevens Avenue,...
Guests preparing to enjoy a concert at an event at last year's summer “Concerts at the Cove” series. This year's series begins with a concert on June 13 featuring the Fleetwood Max/Tribute Band.

June 6 issue: Local and regional events

Concerts at the Cove begin June 13The City of Solana Beach and the Belly Up Tavern will present the summer “Concerts at the Cove” series starting June 13. Concerts at...
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Weekly crime log

SOLANA BEACHMay 20Assault with a deadly weapon, not firearm-300 block of S. Sierra Avenue, 7:31 p.m.May 22Motor vehicle theft-500 block of Canyon Drive, 3:30 a.m.DEL MARMay 21Possession of controlled substance-2200...
Kids play with bubbles at last year's EcoFest Encinitas.

May 30 issue: Local and regional events

Encinitas EcoFest returns June 2Encinitas EcoFest, the longest-running environmental fair in North San Diego County, will return Sunday, June 2 at Fox Point Farms.The event from 11 a.m to 3...