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Spotted on the Del Mar calendar: Pacific Ridge School Neighborhood Info Session – Rancho Santa Fe

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What's up Del Mar! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What to expect when Cirque Ma'Ceo's big top hits Del Mar
  • Which Del Mar streets are getting slower speed limits this year?
  • Why Le Bambou might be Del Mar's most underrated neighborhood restaurant

Also on today's calendar: Pacific Ridge School Neighborhood Info Session – Rancho Santa Fe and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Acrobatic, equestrian spectacle Cirque Ma'Ceo comes to Del Mar Oct. 30-Nov. 22 (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Del Mar residents can catch Cirque Ma'Ceo's acrobatic equestrian show at Del Mar Horsepark from Oct. 30 through Nov. 22 under a custom Italian Big Top. The touring production features exotic horses, aerial artistry, dance, and a special appearance by renowned equestrian performer Sylvia Zerbini, who has long ties to the Del Mar Fairgrounds and local horse community.
   

2. Del Mar council approves reduced speed limits along Jimmy Durante, Camino Del Mar (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Drivers in Del Mar will soon see speed limits drop to 30 mph along key stretches of Camino Del Mar and Jimmy Durante Boulevard, after a unanimous City Council vote on Oct. 6. The ordinance, based on updated speed surveys and traffic engineering standards, also lowers speeds slightly on Via de la Valle, aiming to improve safety on heavily traveled corridors.
   

3. 10 California Strip Mall Restaurants That Are Way Better Than They Look (newsbreak.com) — Del Mar diners get a shout-out in this statewide roundup thanks to Le Bambou, a long-standing Vietnamese and Asian-fusion spot tucked into a local shopping center on Del Mar Heights Road. The piece explains why its fresh herbs, bright flavors, and relaxed-but-special atmosphere make it a standout choice for everything from casual lunches to low-key celebrations.
   

4. Tropical Storm Rachel swamps San Diego County with heavier-than-expected rain (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel pounded San Diego County overnight, with heavy surf tearing into the protective berm at the Del Mar Lifeguard headquarters and flooding low-lying coastal areas. The system dumped several inches of rain across the region, caused power outages, and prompted multiple water rescues, underscoring ongoing coastal vulnerability during intense Pacific storms.
   

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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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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