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Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Take a Seat for Cowboy Junkies at Del Mar Fairgrounds (theresandiego.com) — Cowboy Junkies are bringing their "Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond" tour to The Sound at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, with a fully seated show on Monday, September 21. Del Mar residents get clear details on ticket prices, box office options, and the all-ages setup, making it easy to plan a quiet, intimate night of music just up Jimmy Durante Boulevard.
2. Del Mar Reports On Wagering Policies At Recent Summer Meet (thepressboxlts.com) — Del Mar's Thoroughbred Club reports that new limits and higher fees on computer-assisted wagering helped boost overall summer meet handle to $366.8 million while shifting more betting toward everyday players. Local horse racing fans can expect these CAW rules, including cutoffs two minutes before post time, to remain in place for the upcoming Bing Crosby fall meet in November.
3. Where to See Celebs at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival (sandiegomagazine.com) — Del Mar is gearing up for the 2026 Wine & Food Festival, with celebrity chefs, TV personalities, and pro athletes headlining tastings, dinners, and parties from September 30 to October 4. Local venues like Surf Sports Park, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, and Monarch Ocean Pub will host big-name culinary stars and charity events, giving residents plenty of chances to eat, drink, and do some serious people-watching.
4. 'Most stressful winter': El Nino-fueled coastal erosion in California likely to get worse (abcnews.com) — Coastal residents in and around Del Mar face a potentially rough El Nino winter, with scientists warning that already severe erosion could worsen as higher sea levels, strong storms, and extreme tides converge. The story notes that past cliff collapses in Del Mar have shut down train service, and similar landslides or infrastructure threats are more likely in the coming months along the Southern California coast.
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