City of Solana Beach

WEEKLY UPDATE

September 11, 2026

The following is provided as an update regarding City news, programs, and services.

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Community News

Emergency Preparedness Month

Week 2: Pack a Go-Bag

Could you leave your home safely with only a few minutes’ notice? An emergency go-bag can help ensure that you have essential supplies ready when you need them most. A bag can include water, nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, phone chargers, basic first-aid supplies, clothing, hygiene items, and sturdy shoes. Keep it somewhere easy to reach and check the contents regularly.

When preparing, remember the Four P's:

1.People: Account for everyone in your household and their individual needs.

2.Pets: Pack food, water, medications, carriers, leashes, and identification.

3.Papers: Protect identification, insurance information, and other important documents.

4.Prescriptions: Keep necessary medications and medical supplies ready.

Prepare a smaller kit for your vehicle and one for work, if possible. A little preparation today can make an evacuation safer and less stressful. For more information on how to build a kit, visit our website.

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San Dieguito Union High School District

Facilities Master Plan and Community Survey

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

This 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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Community Events

Mastering Your Smartphone Class Series

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

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

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

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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