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City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE September 5, 2026 |
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September is Emergency Preparedness Month |
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September is Emergency Preparedness Month! Each week, we’ll share practical steps to help you protect yourself, your family, and your community. This week, we're encouraging residents to sign up for Alert San Diego and download the Genasys Protect app. These tools provide critical updates on evacuations, road closures, and other emergencies in our community. It's best to download these tools and ensure notifications and location services are enabled before an emergency occurs. Assist family members, neighbors, and older adults in getting connected too! Remember, these apps are helpful tools, but no single notification system should be your only source of information. During an emergency, monitor local authorities, follow evacuation instructions, and call 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger. Take a few minutes this week to get connected. Early information can provide valuable time to respond. |
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Get Ready for the Rainy Season |
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Rain is expected in our region this weekend, offering an early reminder that now is a great time to prepare for the upcoming rainy season. Although significant impacts are not currently anticipated, the City has begun preparing and encourages residents to do the same. Use this early-season rain as a reminder to review storm safety guidelines, clear rain gutters and pick up free sandbags from City Hall. A little preparation now can help keep your home and property protected when heavier winter storms arrive. |
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Important Battery Safety Tips for Proper Disposal |
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This Monday, EDCO responded to another load fire incident potentially caused by a discarded battery in a trash truck. Load fires have increased in our area, with two documented cases in Solana Beach over the past month. Please remember to properly dispose of your old or used batteries for the health and safety of our community, waste management workers, and staff. E-waste includes more than just batteries. To see what items you should take to a household hazardous waste facility and where to take those items, visit our website. |
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Senior Transportation Program Services Extended |
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Great news, the City's Senior Transportation Program service boundaries have just expanded! Participants enrolled in the program may now schedule rides that begin or end within the City of Solana Beach, and stay within 25 miles of city limits. The Senior Transportation Program offers adults aged 65+ free, safe, and reliable transportation to connection, mobility, and fuel independence! Call (858) 923-1344 to enroll and schedule a ride today. |
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San Dieguito Union High School District Facilities Master Plan and Community Survey |
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San Dieguito Union High School District serves students across North County San Diego, including students from Solana Beach. The Facilities Master Plan is a long-range guide for aligning SDUHSD facilities with educational priorities, student needs, and responsible stewardship of public resources. The district invites the community to participate in the Facilities Master Plan process by reviewing the plan and providing input now through Friday, September 18. |
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Coastal Rail Service Suspended September 12-13 |
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Next Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, the North County Transit District (NCTD) will be suspending all coastal rail services between San Diego and Oceanside to perform routine railroad maintenance and major infrastructure work. All services will be back to normal on Monday, September 14. Riders are urged to plan ahead and make alternative travel arrangements. |
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Labor Day Holiday Observances |
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In observance of the Labor Day holiday, City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Have a wonderful holiday! |
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In observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, EDCO will not be performing residential collection services on Monday, September 7. and all residential collections will be delayed by one-day all week following the Monday holiday. |
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City Hall Gallery Artist Reception Friday, September 4 at 6:00 PM |
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Join the Solana Beach Public Arts Commission for the opening reception of "Sea, Sand and Style," an exhibition by artist Uwe Werner. His sea and landscapes portray the ocean's cyclic moods and powerful grace, reflecting his life long fascination with the natural world and his desire to depict its beauty. His love for the color and beauty of the desert is also represented in this exhibition. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Friday, September 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Solana Beach City Hall. |
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Solana Beach Community Connections Community Lecture Series Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00 PM |
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On Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00 PM at La Colonia Community Center, join Solana Beach Community Connections and Professor David A. Lake to discover his insights on “Reimagining the World Order After Trump”. Professor Lake will talk about what might happen after the next presidential election, such as which policies and ideologies are growing in popularity and which might help reshape or redirect the political landscape. |
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SBCC Senior Games Day Thursday, September 10 at 12:00 PM |
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Join Solana Beach Community Connections on Thursday, September 10, for their monthly Games Day! This fun community event is held every second Thursday of the month from 12:00-2:00 PM at La Colonia Community Center. Come make new friends while enjoying a variety of games, including Mexican Train, American Mahjong, Play Nine, Flip 7, or Chess. This monthly series is hosted in collaboration with the City's Parks and Recreation Department, Solana Beach Community Connections and Let's Play a Game Foundation. Transportation for local seniors is available through On the Go. |
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Mastering Your Smartphone Class Series |
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Solana Beach Community Connections is offering another free smartphone workshop! The next set of classes will be held on Monday September 14, 21, and 28 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the classroom at La Colonia Community Center. The workshop, taught by Dylan Willis from Senior Tech Connect, will cover texting essentials beyond simple text and image messages, photo basics, and photo mastery. Enrollment is limited and participants are expected to attend at least two of the three workshops. Visit our website and register today! |
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Friends of the Solana Beach Library: Let's Talk Lecture Series Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 PM |
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Join The Friends of the Solana Beach Library and the Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society for the launch of their "Let's Talk" series on Tuesday, September 15 from 5:30 to 6:45 PM at the Solana Beach Library. Speakers Elaine Lewinnek, professor of American Studies at Cal State Fullerton, and Lisa Montes, descendant of original Mexican families who settled in Solana Beach in the 1920s, will cover immigration history in Southern California and how this time compares to our past. The talk is free and will include a Q&A session. See you at the library! |
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Annual Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, September 19 at 9:00 AM |
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Coastal Cleanup Day is a global cleanup effort and San Diego County’s largest single-day environmental cleanup, hosted in coordination with the California Coastal Commission and I Love a Clean San Diego. Be a part of the movement and join the effort at Fletcher Cove on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers are encouraged to come anytime during the event to help make a difference. Gloves and bags will be provided to dispose of all the litter collected. Visit the website for more information, and to register! |
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La Colonia Movie in the Park Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 PM |
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The Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego invites you to a "Movie in the Park" on Saturday, September 19, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at La Colonia Park! The night will feature live music, community booths, and the film "The Book of Life," starting at dusk. Enjoy complimentary food from Jake's Del Mar and dessert provided by Solana Frosty, available while supplies last. Don't miss this special opportunity to extend the summer family fun a little longer! |
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City Council Meeting & Agenda |
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The next regular City Council meeting is Wednesday, September 9th 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.
September 9, 2026 Agenda:
- J.3 The League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference
- J.4 Quarterly Investment Report
- J.5 Street Maintenance & Repairs Project - Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- J.6 Crossing Guard Services
- J.7 Citywide Tree Maintenance Services
- J.8 Addition of (1) Management Analyst Position, Management Employees Salary Schedule, and Job Descriptions.
- K.1 Public Hearing: 713 Seabright Lane, Application: DRP25-009, Applicant: Casey, APN: 263-032-17
- K.2 Public Hearing: 718-731 Stevens Avenue, Case No: TE26-002, Applicant: 3981 Garfield Street, LLC, APN: 298-164-10 & 13
- L.1 Fire Department Presentation
- L.2 Lomas Santa Fe - East Construction Project Update
- L.3 Alternative Parkway Materials
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 email clerkoffice@cityofsolanabeach.ca.gov. |
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