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WEEKLY UPDATE

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The following is provided as an update regarding City news, programs, and services.

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Community News & Updates

Happy Halloween!!

Halloween Safety Tips for Families

Get the costume and candy bowl ready! Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids (and kids at heart). For many parents, however, the fun can be accompanied by stress and anxiety for the safety of their children. Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. To assist the community in enjoying this magical holiday as safely as possible, we want to offer some easy and effective safety tips for Halloween that will make this spooky trick-or-treating night a fun filled and safe Halloween for the entire family. 

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Tips for a Clean Street Sweep

Street sweeping of public streets is a City service that helps to beautify our community by removing litter and debris from our streets. It also protects our sensitive environment, because street sweeping reduces the pollutant load (litter, brake dust, leaves, pet/animal debris, heavy metals, sediment, etc.) that could clog storm drains or might otherwise reach our beaches, ocean and lagoons.


All streets in the City are swept at least once a month and the major roads are swept more frequently. The City street sweeping schedule is divided into four districts, with each district swept every Tuesday of the month, excluding any 5th Tuesday of a month. Click the "Read More" icon below for more details on the City's street sweeping schedules and locations.


Help keep our streets clean! Residents can help the effectiveness of the street sweeper by doing the following on their scheduled sweeping days:


  • Move your vehicle by 6:00 AM on street sweeping day. One parked car prevents about three car lengths of curb or road shoulder from being swept.
  • Remove your trash, recycling and organics/green waste bins off of the street after they have been serviced. Trash service is not conducted on Tuesday’s to allow for the street sweeper to service the scheduled areas, so please do not place your containers out early if your trash service is on Wednesdays or leave out the next day if your trash service is on Mondays.
  • Rake up leaves or remaining yard trimmings and throw them inside your Green Waste bin. Do not leave piles of yard waste on the street.
  • Clear or remove all obstructions like basketball hoops from the street.
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Be an Informed Citizen!

In order to reach as many people as possible, the City uses various communications platforms. Social media is an important tool in the City’s effort to communicate effectively with those we serve. If you haven't done so already, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter to stay current on City programs, policies, and projects. Connect with City of Solana Beach today!

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Community Advisory

La Colonia Park Pickleball Court Now Open!

Good news! The City is excited to announce that the new Pickleball Court at La Colonia Park has been resurfaced, painted and is now open for the community to enjoy! The old basketball court has been repurposed and extended to provide regulation dimensions for the City’s first public pickleball court for free use by the community. Although use of the court is on a “first come, first served basis” (no pun intended!), all Pickleball players are encouraged to share the court with others and be respectful of one another.

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Fletcher Cove Park Walkway Repairs & Restoration

Restoration and repair of the concrete walkways at Fletcher Cove Park is scheduled to start on Monday, October 31st. Please be advised that this is a labor-intensive project requiring several weeks of manual work. While the contractor will be working in the park regularly, there will be short periods where segments of the walkways may be closed. The park will remain open and alternative access paths will be established. Please avoid construction areas while using or navigating through the park. 

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Community Events & Programs

Age-Friendly Community Action Planning Sessions

Please join us this week for the second series of interactive community discussions to learn about the feedback received thus far and to provide your own input to create a vision, goals, and action steps to design an age-friendly community for all. The in-person Action Planning Sessions (English and Spanish) will be held this Thursday, October 27th. The English session will be from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, Hispanic Chapel, and the Spanish session will from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, at the La Colonia Community Center. To participate please RSVP to Brenda Bothel-Hammond at [email protected].

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City Hall Gallery Exhibition: El Mundo De George

The City invites you to the closing reception of the City Hall Gallery exhibition "El Mundo De George," by George Lozano. Come meet the featured artist on Saturday, October 29th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. This colorful photography exhibit features uniquely familiar Solana Beach area landmarks and highlights the colors, shapes and textures of Southern California. The gallery reception will be held at City Hall, 635 S Highway 101. These unique works of art will be on display in the City Hall Gallery until November 1st.

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Solana Vista/Skyline Halloween Carnival

The annual Solana Vista/Skyline Halloween Carnival is this Sunday, October 30th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Solana Vista Elementary. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend even if they don't have kids at either of the schools. The event features games, inflatables, raffles, pony rides, petting zoo, a costume contest, and food from community partners, as well as other delicious treats. The Halloween Carnival is the largest fundraiser of the year for these two schools, and it plays an important part in building community and supporting these awesome schools. The City is proud to be a co-sponsor of this wonderful community event.

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Public Meetings

Be advised that, City Council returned to in-person meetings on October 12, 2022, in Council Chambers at City Hall. All meetings are also subject to cancellation. Please refer to the City’s website for updates on whether meetings will be held virtually or in person.

Upcoming Meetings

City Council



Tonight's Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 26th, 6:00 PM

City Council Chambers


Next Regular Meeting

Wednesday, November 9th, 6:00 PM

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Please visit the Public Meetings webpage for meeting zoom links, directions on submitting a public comment, or for more information on public meetings.

Current City Opportunities

Climate Action Junior Commissioner Openings

Calling Solana Beach teens passionate about climate change! Become a part of the solution on

Solana Beach's Climate Action Commission as a Junior Commissioner.

Junior Commissioner Application

Email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

Employment Opportunities

Come join the City of Solana Beach Team and discover how you can make a difference. The City is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Part-Time Facilities Attendant
Senior/Associate Civil Engineer

Visit the City’s Career Page to learn more and to submit your online application!

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