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Rays of Sunshine: Fiesta del Sol 2009
On the morning of Saturday, June 6th, the skies above Solana Beach weren't just gloomy, they were downright drizzly. But at 9:00 sharp, almost as if on cue, the clouds gave way to sunshine for the kickoff of Fiesta del Sol. The two-day street fair featured a popular lineup of free music (booked by the Belly Up), carnival rides, fair food, the 'usual' arts and crafts booths and other types of vendors. Were you there? What did you think of this year's event? Watch the video! (above)
At a recent City Council meeting, some citizens expressed concerns about the quality and mix of street vendors and other exhibitors at this year's Fiesta. The City has scheduled a community workshop on the topic (June 30th, 4 pm at City Hall). |
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Solana Beach Updates Noise Ordinance
The Solana Beach City Council recently modified its Noise Abatement Ordinance to include a ban on certain types of leaf blowers (those with 2-stroke gas engines) starting in 2011. In addition to being loud, these devices are actually more ‘dirty’ than clean, creating roughly the same amount of pollution in 30 minutes as a car does in 7700 miles of driving. Another byproduct is the debris that gets blown down street gutters, into the storm drains and out to the ocean.
With the new and improved Ordinance 399 (SBMC), noise laws can now be enforced locally. The code also requires complaints from people residing in at least two different dwellings before an investigation will be initiated. |
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City Expands Outdoor Smoking Ban
There were no “butts” about it. In a unanimous vote on June 24, the City Council extended the local smoking ban to cover many more outdoor environments, including bar and restaurant patios, the Coastal Rail Trail, the farmer’s market, street fairs, playgrounds and entryways of buildings accessed by the public (within 20 feet). The new law will also create additional licensing requirements for local retailers of tobacco products, prohibit cigarette vending machines and reduce to 25 percent the number of “smoking” rooms allowed in local hotels.
Public speakers at the meeting included representatives from the American Lung Association and American Cancer Society. A North Cedros Avenue property owner also spoke about impacts from the taxi drivers at the train station. He displayed a bag containing 589 cigarette butts that he had collected along his property line that day.
The new Ordinance 403 underscores Solana Beach’s reputation as a health-conscious community. In 2003, Solana Beach was the first city in the continental U.S. to ban smoking on its beaches. |
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Mandatory Water Conservation Begins
The Santa Fe Irrigation District has declared a Level 2 Drought Alert and imposed mandatory water restrictions in Solana Beach and other service areas starting July 1.
The restrictions include:
• Limit lawn watering and landscape irrigation to 10 minutes per station, before 8 am and after 6 pm
• Limit residential and commercial landscape watering to three days a week on assigned days only:
Residential with even numbered addresses: Saturday, Monday, Wednesday
Residential with odd numbered addresses: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Apartments, condos and businesses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• No washing down of paved surfaces (driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.)
• Stop water waste from inefficient irrigation, such as overspray and runoff
• Stop operating ornamental fountains or water features unless recycled water is used
For more information, visit www.sfidwater.org. |
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Return of the Scuttlebutt
June 26, 2009 - In case you hadn’t noticed, the Solana Beach Scuttlebutt went ‘dark’ last July and stayed on hiatus until now. (Why? Read our blog for more about that.)
But now we’re back by popular demand. (Yep, some people actually missed us.)
We hope you enjoy the new and improved edition. As always, it’s totally local and totally independent. Thanks for reading – and sharing your thoughts and suggestions. |
Opening Day Crowd Sets a New Track Record
Posted 7/16/08
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Solana Beach Goes Dry with Year-round Alcohol Ban
Posted 6/12/08
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Fiesta del Sol Rocks Around the Block
Posted 6/11/08
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Solana Beach Park & Plaza: From Pillbox to Paradise
June 6, 2008
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Solana Beach Shark Attack Kills Local Triathlete
Posted 5/25/08
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New Cliff Street Bridge Closes the Gap
Posted 2/27/08
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New Cedros Crossing Design Alternative to be Reviewed
Posted 2/10/08
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Artful Banners Add Color to Local Streets
Posted 2/01/08
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Councilmember Comments on Cedros Crossing
Posted 1/19/08
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