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City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE April 17, 2026 |
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Earth Day Wednesday, April 22nd |
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Happy Earth Day, Solana Beach! Creating an environmentally sustainable community has always been a top priority in the City, which is why our City Council adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2017 that set targets to reduce citywide emissions by 50% by 2035. The City continues to make strides towards sustainability each year, from planting a native pollinator garden in front of City Hall, launching a Heat Pump Water Heater program to support electrification, installing a beach cleanup station at Fletcher Cove, and so much more. Thank you for supporting sustainable City initiatives to help implement the Climate Action Plan and keep Solana Beach clean and green! |
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Navigating Stingray Season: Tips and Insights |
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The Marine Safety Department has noticed an uptick in the number of stingrays at our beaches. Warm weather and water temperatures mean stingrays may be in shallow water close to shore. To avoid injuries, it is best to perform 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. In the case of a sting, go to a lifeguard tower for treatment. Check out this guide on how to identify, treat, and prevent stingray stings. |
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Coastal Rail Trail and Highway 101 Lane Closure |
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SANDAG will continue their work on the San Dieguito Double Track Project next week from Monday, April 20th to Friday, April 24th. Crews are expected to be working at night from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Due to this work, sections of the Coastal Rail Trail and one northbound lane of Highway 101 between Via de la Valle and Lomas Santa Fe Drive will be closed during this period. Bicyclists, commuters, and pedestrians may be affected by this work. |
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Friends of the Solana Beach Library 2026 Scholarship Award Program |
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The Friends of the Solana Beach Library proudly announces the opening of the 2026 Scholarship Award Program. This year, three (3) $1000 scholarships for higher education are offered to graduating high-school seniors, continuing college or vocational students, students returning to school after a gap, and graduate students. The application form, along with an essay, completed waivers, and a letter of recommendation are due by May 15th. See the judging rubric, requirements for eligibility, and answers to frequently asked questions on the website. |
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County to Conduct Mosquito-Fighting Larvicide Drop |
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The County is preparing for the next aerial larvicide drop, scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 23rd. A total of 54 locations, including the San Elijo and San Dieguito Lagoons, will be treated to help curb mosquito populations and reduce the risk of diseases like West Nile virus. Every year from April through October, the County conducts these drops using special helicopters to apply solid, granular larvicide to hard-to-reach areas such as rivers, streams, lagoons, and ponds. This larvicide poses no threat to humans or pets but is highly effective in eliminating mosquito larvae before they mature into biting adults. This is just one of the many ways the County helps protect public health during mosquito season. |
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Get pumped, Solana Beach - it's Heat Pump Week! Heat pumps are the cornerstone of California's clean and affordable energy future, and are growing in popularity each year. That's why the City of Solana Beach has launched a Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate program to help residents save up to $1,500 when they install a heat pump water heater at their residence in the City. Apply today at the link below! Applications will be accepted now through June. |
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24th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup Saturday, April 25th at 9:00 AM |
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Are you ready to make a difference in your community and protect our planet? Join I Love A Clean San Diego for the 24th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup, the largest Earth Week event in San Diego County! This family-friendly initiative invites volunteers of all ages to come together and tackle coastal pollution on Saturday, April 25th. Participation in the Creek to Bay Cleanup is easy and rewarding. Volunteers can register for any of the 100 sites across San Diego County, including one right here at Fletcher Cove! Then grab your buckets and work gloves, wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes, apply sun protection, and don't forget to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. |
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Bike Anywhere Day Thursday, May 21st at 6:30 AM |
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SANDAG invites you to participate in Bike Anywhere Day on Thursday, May 21st from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. For more than 30 years, this annual event has encouraged San Diegans to reduce traffic and air pollution by choosing biking as a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to get around. Join thousands of riders by riding your bike to work, school, or anywhere! Participants can pedal to one of the 100 pit stops across the San Diego region to pick up a free T-shirt while supplies last. Registered participants are automatically entered into a sweepstakes to win one of five e-bikes from Ridepanda! |
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Current Employment Opportunities |
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Come Join the City of Solana Beach Team and discover how you can make a difference. The City is currently recruiting for the following positions: |
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Visit the city's Career Page to learn more and submit your online application! |
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City Council Meeting & Agenda |
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The next regular City Council meeting is Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 635 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach. All meetings are also subject to cancellation. Please refer to the City's Public Meetings page for updates, meeting schedules, directions on submitting a public comment, or for more information.
April 22, 2026 Agenda:
- J.3 Building Services Contract
- J.4 Stormwater Program Management Services
- K.1 Public Hearing: 1114 Via Mil Cumbres, Applicant: Blazar
- L.1 Solid Waste Rate Review Prop 218 Notification
- L.2 Work Plan
How to Submit Public Comments
Written Comments: To provide written input on an agenda item, email the City Clerk at clerkoffice@cityofsolanabeach.ca.gov.
- Use the meeting date in the subject line and include the agenda item number.
- Written comments must be submitted at least two hours before the meeting.
- Please note written comments will not be read aloud during the meeting but will be shared with the Council and added to the public record.
Verbal Comments: To speak during the meeting, submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk before the meeting starts or before the relevant agenda item is announced.
- Each speaker is allotted 3 minutes per topic.
- Individuals can receive up to 6 minutes if time is donated by another attendee, or up to 10 minutes for group discussions. For public hearings, time donated by two attendees allows up to 15 minutes for a speaker.
For additional details, visit the City’s website or contact the City Clerk at clerkoffice@cityofsolanabeach.ca.gov. |
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