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Solana Beach Events

Memories Unleashed

Tuesday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.

North Coast Repertory Theatre

Justin Froesé and Childs & Richardson

Tuesday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.

Belly Up Tavern

Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, June 9, noon to 1:30 p.m.

La Colonia Community Center

Colosseo Cooking Class

Tuesday, June 9, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Colosseo Cucina Italiana

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Encinitas struggles with Hwy 101 crossing

To build a long-imagined South Coast Highway 101 pedestrian crosswalk, Encinitas officials are leaning towards a road diet and median, while not ruling out options that include two travel lanes in each direction.The Encinitas city …

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Encinitas Neighborhood News Solana Beach

November 18, 2025

Slow bike riders vs. fast ones in Cardiff-Solana Beach stretch

To encourage cycling and walking on scenic highway 101, Encinitas built a protected bike lane along the north and southbound shoulders between Chesterfield Drive in Cardiff and Solana Beach to the south.October 5, 2024Soon after …

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Encinitas Neighborhood News Solana Beach

April 15, 2025

Del Mar: bikes and e-bikes – stay off sidewalks and streets where we tell you

Since the pandemic, e-bikes have been a growing share of the transportation mix of objects moving at different speeds on roads, trails, and sidewalks. Riders of all experience levels jostle and merge — or try …

Carlsbad Del Mar Encinitas Neighborhood News Solana Beach

April 8, 2025

Caleb Adam – one in a line of San Diego shark victims

On June 2, swimmer Caleb Adams was the 25th victim of a reported shark attack in San Diego County since 1950.And while San Diego County has the most reported shark attack incidents in California, including …

Del Mar La Jolla Neighborhood News Solana Beach

June 19, 2024

Angst in Del Mar over underground train tunnels

To reroute trains off the eroding Del Mar bluffs, officials are trying to figure out where to put the underground tunnels that will run 300 feet deep in some parts of the city.While the 1.7 …

Del Mar Neighborhood News Solana Beach

June 18, 2024