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Good morning Del Mar! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes are planned for the home at 535 Serpentine Drive?
  • Why Del Mar may be a safer bet than Carlsbad this weekend

Also on today's calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Not as hot but humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Legal Notices, September 11, 2026 (thecoastnews.com) — Del Mar's Design Review Board will hold a public hearing September 23 at Town Hall on a proposed remodel of a two‑story home at 535 Serpentine Drive, including new elevator, grading, and retaining walls. Residents can speak for up to three minutes or submit written comments by noon that day, while numerous nearby Oceanside, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and San Marcos legal notices may also interest North County readers.
   

• Travel + Leisure's Top-Ranked U.S. Destination for 2026 Declares Beach Safety Emergency: 'So Sad to See' (parade.com) — Carlsbad has declared a local emergency through September 15 to quickly stabilize an eroding coastal bluff along South Carlsbad Boulevard, after recent wave damage and sand loss forced closures at Tamarack State Beach. While Carlsbad remains open, beachgoers are urged to watch for warnings and may instead consider nearby Oceanside, Encinitas, or Del Mar, which are not under the emergency order and currently offer more typical late‑summer conditions.
   

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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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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