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News Fairgrounds to receive portion of $40.3 million from state News Fairgrounds to receive portion of $40.3 million from state After requesting emergency aid from the governor to cover revenue lost due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Del Mar Fairgrounds will receive a to-be-determined portion of $40.3 million in state funding that will be distributed among California’s many fairgrounds. News Del Mar grants $25,000 loan to DMVA News Del Mar grants $25,000 loan to DMVA The nonprofit Del Mar Village Association will receive a $25,000 advance from the city to support its work in the local business community, part of the city’s effort to ease the financial fallout from the COVID-19 crisis. More News News CCA student Christina Wooden named a 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholar News CCA student Christina Wooden named a 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholar Canyon Crest Academy senior Christina Wooden was among the 10 California students named 2020 U.S. News National Merit Scholarship winners named in county News National Merit Scholarship winners named in county Just over 30 San Diego County students have been named National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. News Optimist Club announces winners of essay contest News Optimist Club announces winners of essay contest The Del Mar-Solana Beach Optimist Club conducted its annual Essay Contest based on a theme of “Is Optimism the Key to Achieving the Dreams you iMagine?” News San Dieguito to now offer choice between grades and credit/no credit News San Dieguito to now offer choice between grades and credit/no credit In a unanimous vote on May 14, the San Dieguito Union High School District voted to alter its grading policy and give students a choice to opt into letter grades or earn credit/no credit. News Del Mar prepares release of draft EIR for housing element News Del Mar prepares release of draft EIR for housing element Del Mar residents will be able to submit their comments on a draft environmental impact report that will help determine where to zone for at least 163 new housing units that the city will be responsible for adding over the coming decade. News SEA lowers rate discount to 1% News SEA lowers rate discount to 1% The Solana Energy Alliance will begin providing a 1% rate discount to customers, compared to what they would pay San Diego Gas & Electric, instead of the 3% discount that the agency had been offering. Photo Galleries Photo Galleries Honor Flight San Diego benefit Photo Galleries Honor Flight San Diego benefit Honor Flight San Diego celebrated 10 years of honoring veterans March 7 at the Del Mar Hilton. Photo Galleries Sycamore Ridge teacher helps lead Rare Disease Day fundraiser Photo Galleries Sycamore Ridge teacher helps lead Rare Disease Day fundraiser Ever since her daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, Sycamore Ridge first-grade teacher Julie Cunningham has been an advocate for finding treatments to help those who have been diagnosed with rare diseases. Photo Galleries Carmel Del Mar 5th Annual PTA Art Night Photo Galleries Carmel Del Mar 5th Annual PTA Art Night Carmel Del Mar students showcased their many artistic talents at the 5th Annual PTA Art Night held March 5. Photo Galleries EC Gallery in Solana Beach hosts art show by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Photo Galleries EC Gallery in Solana Beach hosts art show by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith made the third stop of his 2020 art tour at EC Gallery in Solana Beach from Feb. 29 to March 1. Photo Galleries Notre Dame Academy students raise funds at Jog-A-Thon Photo Galleries Notre Dame Academy students raise funds at Jog-A-Thon Notre Dame Academy students participated in a Jog-A-Thon Feb. 28 at the school’s astro-turf field. Photo Galleries Ashley Falls Family Dance Photo Galleries Ashley Falls Family Dance Ashley Falls Elementary School families gathered for a fun-filled family dance, “Glow Disco,” Feb. 29 at the school’s MUR. Photo Galleries Solana Beach Little League Opening Day Photo Galleries Solana Beach Little League Opening Day Solana Beach Little League kicked off the start of the 2020 season with Opening Day Ceremonies and more Feb. 29 at Solana Vista Elementary School. Photo Galleries Del Mar Little League Opening Day Photo Galleries Del Mar Little League Opening Day Del Mar Little League celebrated the start of the 2020 season with Opening Day Ceremonies, the Annual Parade of Teams and more Feb. 29 at Sage Canyon Park. Photo Galleries Del Sol Lions Club celebrates 10 years of community service Photo Galleries Del Sol Lions Club celebrates 10 years of community service The Del Sol Lions Club celebrated its 10th anniversary with a party held Feb. 25 at Crust Pizza in Solana Beach. 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Events Cookies for a cause: Friendly Feast Cookie Club comes to Ranch 45 Events Cookies for a cause: Friendly Feast Cookie Club comes to Ranch 45 The Friendly Feast Cookie Club will be coming to Solana Beach’s Ranch 45 on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: A quick guide to online entertainment and virtual experiences Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: A quick guide to online entertainment and virtual experiences Here are some “Best Bets” for online activities to undertake on your smart phone, computer or tablet during your stay-at-home, quarantine quandary. Advertisement Advertisement Sports Sports Everybody’s home half marathon Sports Everybody’s home half marathon It was a one-of-a-kind half marathon, the first invitational professional race since the start of the COVID-19 pand...