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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• DA declines to pursue criminal case over Del Mar's conflict of interest allegations against fair board member, state AG (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Del Mar residents now know the district attorney won't pursue criminal charges tied to conflict-of-interest allegations over affordable housing plans at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The DA's office said it couldn't verify the complainant and found insufficient evidence, even as the city faces state pressure and looming deadlines over where to place multiunit housing, including the controversial Seaside Ridge proposal.
• How Many of California's Most Beautiful Coastal Towns Have You Visited? (theboutiqueadventurer.com) — Del Mar earns a spotlight as one of California's most beautiful coastal towns, praised for its beaches, racetrack, and upscale yet relaxed downtown just north of San Diego. The broader guide highlights 15 scenic seaside spots statewide, but Del Mar stands out for its walkable shoreline, dining, and timing trips around racetrack season or the county fair.
• Del Mar Wine & Food Festival 2026 Culinary Competition Winners (sandiegomagazine.com) — Del Mar residents just saw local talent shine at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, where chefs from across the region battled it out in a two-day culinary competition. Top honors went to Alchemy: Choose Thy Poison's smoked tuna empanada and Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar's cured kampachi, highlighting both neighborhood fine dining and the broader San Diego food scene.
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