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Be sure to catch 2026 LeucadiART WALK on the Del Mar Patch calendar

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What's up Del Mar! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many red-light cameras are watching Del Mar drivers now?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 LeucadiART WALK and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Map reveals exactly where all the speed traps are hidden across California (nypost.com) — Del Mar drivers now share five red-light cameras with neighboring Solana Beach, part of a broader expansion of automated traffic enforcement across California. A new statewide map shows where red-light and speed cameras are concentrated, while cities like Los Angeles roll out large speed-camera programs under a state pilot law. Supporters cite safety benefits, but critics worry about revenue-driven ticketing.
   

📸 Around Del Mar

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 31
  • Donate 4 Discovery
    Solana Vista SV-Public_Calendar
  • Say HELLO week
    Carmel Creek CC-Public_Calendar
  • Shea Givens →
    Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Volunteer Coffee - Upper MC
    Solana Highlands Solana Beach, CA 92075
    8:45 am
    • Thursday September 3
  • PTO Room Parent/Volunteer Training
    Carmel Creek CC-1-R21 (30), CC-Public_Calendar
    9:00 am
  • PTA Ice Cream Social
    Solana Highlands Solana Beach, CA 92075
    5:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Family Pancake Breakfast
    Solana Vista SV-1-MPR (100), SV-Public_Calendar
    7:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sheila is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC posted a job opening for Independent Real Estate Agent in Del Mar. Apply here.
  • Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Manager in Solana Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Del Mar here.

🗞 Nearby News

Solana Beach

  • RSF School Board requests addition of American flag to new district logo (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • Tennis-Djokovic eyes elusive 25th major at U.S. Open with Zverev as main hurdle (wtvbam.com)

Rancho Santa Fe

  • Legislation to Improve Access to Mental Health Care Passes Legislature, Goes to Governor (ca.gov)
  • 2026 Encinitas Election Forums to be held in Cardiff (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • US employment growth only modestly lower than thought in BLS revision (kansascity.com)

Ok Del Mar! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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