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Also check out Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 on the Del Mar Patch calendar

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Hey hey Del Mar! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which local pups will ride waves at Del Mar Dog Beach?
  • How an out-of-town colt stole Del Mar's Juvenile Turf

Also on today's calendar: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pet of the Week: Radish (10news.com) — Del Mar Dog Beach will soon host the 21st annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, bringing more than 50 surfing dogs to raise funds for Helen Woodward Animal Center on Sunday, Sept. 13. While you're getting ready for the canine surf spectacle, you can also meet Radish, a 16-week-old Chihuahua mix available for adoption in nearby Rancho Santa Fe.
   

• Observed Ships In, Scores In Del Mar Juvenile Turf (miamiherald.com) — A promising Eastern-based colt named Observed just captured the Del Mar Juvenile Turf at the local track, earning $60,000 and remaining unbeaten in two starts. Ridden by Juan Hernandez and trained by Jonathan Thomas, the Mandaloun colt closed strongly over the Jimmy Durante Turf Course, clocking a mile in 1:36.40 and edging favorite Shadow Nation.
   

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    Monday September 7
  • Labor Day (no school)
    Carmel Creek CC-Public_Calendar
    • 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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  • Goobie is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • I'm assisting a friend try to locate a stable, loving home for her two bonded parrots that will need a new home.
    The parrots are fun and talented & have made many videos with their talking abilities on YouTube. Due to her recent health issues, she hopes to… (Nextdoor Del Mar Heights)
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🗞 Nearby News

Rancho Santa Fe

  • Goobie is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week (patch.com)
  • Strong August jobs report sends yields higher (charlotteobserver.com)
  • Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.3M Sale of Two-Property Retail Portfolio in Metro San Diego (rebusinessonline.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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