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City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE August 21, 2026 |
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Northbound I-5 and I-805 Lane Closure |
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Heads up, drivers! Caltrans will be closing all lanes on northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) and three outside lanes (#6, #7, #8) on northbound I-805 for paving August 23 and August 24 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM each night. The I-5 Local Bypass will remain open for northbound I-5 travel. This important effort is focused on preserving existing infrastructure, improving safety, and modernizing the corridor to meet current and future transportation needs. The project will rehabilitate pavement along the main roadway, shoulders, and freeway ramps to extend the service life of the existing pavement. The project will also incorporate a broad range of upgrades to improve performance, safety, and environmental conservation. Businesses and residents near the closure should anticipate construction noise and lighting during the closure. For real-time updates, visit Caltrans QuickMap. |
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Summer is not over, it’s time for Locals’ Summer! Tips for Late Summer Warm Water and Visiting Stingrays |
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It’s almost Locals’ Summer when all the visitors head home and back to school and we see continued warm weather and water temperatures. But these conditions also bring stingrays into our shallow waters close to shore. Our Lifeguards have noticed an uptick in the number of stingrays at our beaches and want to share some helpful tips to avoid injuries while enjoying our beautiful City beaches. This starts with swimming in areas with others and performing the "stingray shuffle" by shuffling your feet through the sand rather than stepping as you walk out into the ocean. This motion kicks up the sand and alerts the stingray to move. If you do get a sting from our stingray visitors, go to one of our City lifeguard towers for treatment. Before you go, check out this guide on how to identify, treat, and prevent stingray stings. |
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Smoother Trips Ahead on Lomas Santa Fe West |
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Lomas Santa Fe West: If you drive Lomas Santa Fe Drive on the west side of I-5, you have probably noticed changes in traffic and timing at the signals over the past several months. Last winter, the City began the process of upgrading our over 40 year old signal system with new smart-signal technology at all five intersections leading from the beaches to the Freeway to improve traffic flow and signal coordination. We want to thank our residents and businesses for their patience and feedback as we've worked to make this corridor better for everyone. While we are already seeing improvements to average wait times for drivers, the City is continuing to work on the last segment adjacent to the freeway with Caltrans to monitor performance and conditions to determine what additional adjustments can further optimize the system. We look forward to presenting an update on these upgrades at an upcoming City Council meeting in the Fall. Lomas Santa Fe East: As you may recall, the City received $7 million in funding from Congressman Mike Levin to improve the corridor of Lomas Santa Fe from the Freeway, east to Highland Drive. This long awaited project will be starting this Fall, after Labor Day, with some staging of machines, supplies and some pruning of vegetation in preparation for construction to start in October. City staff will be providing an update on the project schedule, communications and outreach plans, and sign-up information at the City Council meeting on September 9th. This will be the first of on-going public meetings and communication for this important and exciting project. If you want more information we encourage you to not only attend or watch the upcoming council meeting, but also to go to our webpage to sign up to be added to the email list for this project. |
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Fall 2026 Senior Pickleball League Registration |
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Get ready to serve, volley, and dink your way to victory in the most exciting Pickleball tournament of the year! The City of Solana Beach invites those ages 60 years or older to join one of the new Fall Pickleball Leagues. Join the beginner or intermediate league and play with round robin doubles and rotating partners. This program will be conducted over six weeks during September and October at La Colonia Park. Sign up for a fun, social, competitive activity. Registration is free and opens on Tuesday, September 1 at 8:00 AM. |
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County of San Diego Launches Rental Subsidy Program for Older Adults |
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San Diego County has launched the third round of their Shallow Rental Subsidy Program, and is now accepting applications. This program is for low-income residents aged 60 and older, who are struggling with high rent costs or are at risk of losing their housing. If qualified, they can receive up to $500 per month for rental assistance. The Shallow Rental Subsidy Program is part of the County's efforts to expand housing support, gives older adults better chances of staying in their own homes, and helps them avoid homelessness. To see qualifications and to apply, visit the website. |
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Save the Date for Fall Sustainable Recycling Day |
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The City has partnered with EDCO to host another Fall Sustainable Recycling Day! This year’s event will be on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the La Colonia Community Center parking lot, 715 Valley Avenue, at the Valley Avenue entrance. The clean-up event will have mulch available for self-load/self-haul, and certified paper shredding trucks that will shred all items on site. Goodwill will be there to collect reusable items, and EDCO will collect unwanted electronic and universal waste. See what items you can bring or schedule curbside pickup for bulky items at the link below. |
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Back-to-School E-Bike Safety Webinar Tuesday, August 25 at 6:00 PM |
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Do you or your students ride e-bikes to school? SANDAG is inviting parents, students, and school faculty to a free, virtual class to learn the latest e-bike safety tips as we head into the new school year! Join virtually on Tuesday, August 25 at 6:00 PM to learn about types of e-bikes, road signs and signals, as well as new laws and school district rules. Check the website to register today! |
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Solana Beach Mature Adult Center Open House Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 AM |
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The Solana Beach Mature Adult Center is kicking off its 39th membership season with their annual open house on Wednesday, September 2, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event is free and open to all, and no registration is needed. Attendees will enjoy a wide variety of vendors, live music, free lunch, and a chance to win prizes. The open house will be held in Debin Hall at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, located at 120 Stevens Avenue. |
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