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🌱 Patch AM: How a $57M road project will reshape driving through Del Mar

Also, don't miss in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals on the Del Mar Patch calendar

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Greetings Del Mar! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $57M road project will reshape driving through Del Mar
  • How a new TAU alumni network is taking root in Del Mar

Also on today's calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with sun and some clouds, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Skanska Wins $57M Del Mar Corridor Improvement Contract (constructionowners.com) — Drivers, cyclists, and equestrians in Del Mar face big changes as Skanska begins a $57 million overhaul of El Camino Real in late 2026, widening it to four lanes and replacing the aging San Dieguito River Bridge. The four-year project adds separated bike lanes, sidewalks, upgraded signals, drainage upgrades, and a new equestrian trail connection, aiming to improve safety and reduce flooding between Del Mar and nearby communities.
   

• American Friends of Tel Aviv University holds first gathering in San Diego County (sdjewishworld.com) — A new Tel Aviv University alumni group is taking shape right in Del Mar, where American Friends of TAU hosted a lively first San Diego gathering at Monarch Ocean Bar. Local professionals mingled over drinks and appetizers, trading stories about their time in Israel and careers in tech, science, and education. Organizers hope to make this an ongoing community hub, with more programs planned in the region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 8
  • V G Tennis vs CCA @ SDA
    San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
    4:00 pm
  • G Flag Football vs San Pasqual @ SDA 5:15JV, 4:00V
    San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • PTO General Meeting
    Carmel Creek CC-1-R05 (20), CC-Public_Calendar
    9:00 am
    • Thursday September 10
  • JV G Tennis vs Westview @ SDA
    San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
    4:00 pm
  • Field Hockey vs Pt Loma @ SDA 5:00JV, 6:15V
    San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
    5:00 pm

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Ok Del Mar! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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