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Given the choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. Sometimes, people need help to remain at home. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

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“I'm a caregiver with Always Best Care. I've work for the agency since early April 2023. My experience has been fun, challenging at times but very rewarding. My clients are very nice. It is a great place to work. Management and administration are very communicative and attentive. They always address any concerns I have whether it is schedule issue, a client issue, or a special request. I love working for ABC. I highly recommend our company for any prospective or experienced caregivers. ????”

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“My name is Haley Maddox and I’ve been with Always Best Care for a few months now and I would just like to say I absolutely LOVE and appreciate the company because they are always willing to work with you and your schedule to fit your personal life as well. Not only that but they make sure you know it’s ok to report any and every kind of complications at work and they always encourage you to ask questions and I like that a lot because not many jobs give you that comfortable feeling that YOU matter too. Thank you to ALWAYS BEST CARE for taking great care of not just their clients but their employees as well!❤️”

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“So grateful to be apart of this wonderful community of people, it is such a great company! My clients treat me as I am their family and I truly take great pride in being able to care for them.”

Midori G.
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“Have really enjoyed working for Always Best Care !”

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“Chelsea from the day she manager has been sweet and wonderful, making sure my schedule which is very complicated was met. She is a blessing to me”

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“This is Gloria Brown and Ive been with always best care for some years. Its always been a great company to work for, but it even got better when Chelsea became the manager. With my super busy schedule she's alway been able to accommodate me, witch is not easy. It has been a blessing having her in my life. I've never worked for a company that shows appreciation and rewards us often. It feels wonderful to be appreciated. Thank you.”

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“Always Best Care has been and continues to be a great working environment. The flexibility in my schedule has made it one of the most beneficial advantages working here. I have had the pleasure to have such great clients that have been very compatible both ways. Overall working at Always Best Care is and continues to be a great, flexible, compatible, understanding environment. Thank you Always Best Care”

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“Aida Gomez is truly an Angel in disguise She is patient with me & attend to all my needs as a caregiver.. Her appearance & personality is awesome!! . Am very pleased with Aida. I love her flexibility.”

Martha C.
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“For me it is a honor to be part of this company called ALWAYS BEST CARE . From the first moment they always treated me with great respect , always worried about what I need . For me , my clients are part of my family, they are people who needs heard,respected and loved♥️I feel very blessed to be their caregiver .. Thank you very much for allowing me to be part of your beautiful company ????”

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“I have a great experience, flexible hours, great place to work.”

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“This is a great place to work, great environment there is very nice staff a job you can call home and care about are clients.”

Janet M.
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“Always best care provides an excellent service as a caregiver. They care about the staff and the patient needs. The Leadership team are very compassion because they have a good level of communication and it also wants to do the right things.”

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“Ophelia Carter is the best thing that ever happened to Bobby Wigley. She has a lot of patience and she is so good for him. She manages to do everything in a timely manner for him. She's amazing. I don't know how much money she makes but she deserves more. Thank you”

Darlene W.
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“I am getting the best quality of care”

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“Always Best Care Senior Services meets each of their client's needs regardless of the intensity of the illness. Health and safety are #1 with this agency without question as to the complexity or time frame. They are committed for the duration. Customer service is not a lost cause. The staff will go beyond its means to comply to request.”

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“From the start everyone (I've interacted with) has been awesome. You can tell they really care and so do their jobs well. From Chelsea in admin to Steven the phone nurse and especially Martesha Dad's caregiver. They make taking care of my father so much easier than it would be if I were on my own. I appreciate all of you and all you do. Thank you.”

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“Hello ???????? there this is Leonardo Martínez I’m one of the formal Care givers associates for Always best Care I would like to thanks not only always best care in general for the amazing management but specially to my manager the best and most caring manager I have ever had ever, specially when it comes to work and making things work for everyone, awesome communication stills and training, always showing the best guidance for work,making me learn something new I can apply for work, honestly couldn’t be more great full and satisfied for chelsy Boscarino being by manages. God bless sincerely.”

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“Always Best Senior Care is an amazing company. My husband had a stroke which left him paralyzed on one side. I was having so much difficulty trying to lift and assist him especially when it came to showering it was at that time I knew I needed assistance from a male I had no idea what to do or who would be able to help me with my husband. I reached out to several companies but was told they were limited with male caregivers and could help me. Thankfully I was given a lead and was contacted by a very nice and informative lady named Chelsea who has help us out so much by sending two very nice young men to help me with my husband. I can’t Thank Always Best Senior Care enough for coming through for me and my husband. I would highly recommend this company they are great folks !!!! Thanks again Always Best Senior Care. Pamela Alvarez”

Labrina A.
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“Honestly this is a great company to work for. The owners really care about what they do and it's really refreshing for a change. It's been a blessing to be apart of the family. I look forward to continue my journey with them and helping seniors in our community!”

Shepherd B.
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“Just wanted you to know that we moved Beth into Pacific Pointe last weekend. All is going well and I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to show me this place.”

Jill K.
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“Ethan Kim was extremely helpful in assisting us set up in home care support. His staff was very friendly and made my mother comfortable. Ethan was always available to answer questions and was quick to provide substitute support when needed. Would highly recommend this company for senior care.”

Kathy C.
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“Ethan Kim of Always Best Senior Services helped me find a place for my husband to recuperate after surgery for a broken femur and extensive surgery. He took me to see three places. I was able to choose one and I am very happy with my choice. I know I wouldn’t be able to accomplish this on my own. Very grateful for his service.”

Connie G.
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“Outstanding service taking care of my Dad. The CNA assigned was awesome and we felt great knowing that she was there throughout the day. She was attentive, caring and genuine. I would highly recommend their services. You will not be disappointed.”

Steve P.
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“Ethan did an excellent job finding placement for my father within tight time parameters. The home care facility Ethan helped us to find has turned out to be the best thing that could have happened for all of us. They have my father rehabilitated with their extra attention and care to the point where he can even walk again.”

Heather R.
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“Ethan is a hard-working, honest man who will do everything in his power to get the right service you need.”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Del Mar, CA work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Del Mar, CA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Del Mar, CA gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Del Mar,CA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

Latest News in Del Mar, CA

Del Mar train tunnel plans are chugging along, but residents aren’t happy

Just a few feet of delicate rock stand between the scenic Del Mar rail line and the beach down below where people often sunbathe and walk.It's also the area where officials want to move the rail line away from the beach and into a tunnel. It would be a permanent solution to coastal erosion that has halted trains in Orange County.San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the region's transportation planning agency, is studying options for digging tunnels, and is currently soliciting public input, including a meeting at Del ...

Just a few feet of delicate rock stand between the scenic Del Mar rail line and the beach down below where people often sunbathe and walk.

It's also the area where officials want to move the rail line away from the beach and into a tunnel. It would be a permanent solution to coastal erosion that has halted trains in Orange County.

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the region's transportation planning agency, is studying options for digging tunnels, and is currently soliciting public input, including a meeting at Del Mar City Hall on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

The plans don’t sit very well with some Del Mar residents, who don’t want an underground tunnel running under the town.

During a recent Del Mar City Council meeting, SANDAG gave residents an update on the project.

The goal is to move the tracks that carry trains from Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner, the Southern California Regional Rail Authority’s Metrolink, and the North County Transit District’s COASTER and SPRINTER passenger rail services, plus Union Pacific and BNSF Railway freight rail services.

Staff presented five route options, and have begun studies on two of them, though all options are still on the table, said SANDAG Deputy CEO Colleen Clementson.

“This just really helps to inform the process,” she said. “It just gives us this finer level of detail to really understand the constraints that we're dealing with in this project.”

The state has given SANDAG a $300 million grant for the study of two routes that would run underneath two roads, Camino Del Mar and Crest Canyon.

“As we started to do that more detailed analysis, we came to understand that we didn't actually need as big a tunnel as we thought,” Clementson said. “It can actually be smaller.”

But residents like the Rev. Paige Blair-Hubert, the director of St. Peter's Church, aren’t convinced. The church is sandwiched between the two studied routes.

“We're pretty familiar with this soil,” Blair-Hubert said. ”We very recently did a construction project in which we dug an elevator shaft and it was actually the most hairy part of the project.”

Before a shovel went into the ground, soil tests and engineering had to be cleared, she said.

“The sides were coming in on themselves and it was like they were trying to shovel glitter,” she said. “It was pretty hairy and it wasn't clear what it was going to take to stabilize (the soil). And that was just a little elevator shaft a block away in either direction of the two proposals they’re discussing.”

Her concern is what will come out of the environmental studies that have yet to be done.

“If the soil is already problematic where they have the train tracks, and it's problematic because of the vibration and the use and erosion, then tunneling through the earth and creating erosion opportunities and more vibration opportunities, it just seems pretty problematic,” she said.

Some residents think it would be better to move the tracks near Interstate 5. But SANDAG's Clementson said the I-5 route comes with challenges.

“It's further away from the existing rail corridor, so you have to build more infrastructure, and that increases cost,” she said.

And more tracks mean a larger impact to homes and businesses, she said.

“We absolutely want to minimize the amount of property that has to be purchased,” she said. “But we know, no matter what with this project, there will be the need for property acquisition.”

And longer rail lines mean an increase in travel time, which SANDAG doesn’t want.

The train between San Diego and Orange County has been halted over and over again because of another trouble spot up north in San Clemente. There, another project is underway to move the tracks away from coastal bluffs.

But State Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) said there isn’t a larger organization collecting grants to help with coastal erosion along the Los Angeles—San Diego—San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail line, and multiple agencies oversee different sections.

“What's been happening is that individual sections will compete against each other for grants,” she said. “They'll also make their own just internal decisions about whether the transit agency wants to make an improvement to that section.”

Blakespear formed the LOSSAN resiliency subcommittee that will look at the entire 351-mile long stretch of tracks as a whole to identify where improvements are needed. Then, she said, agencies need to come together and prioritize projects, not compete for funding.

And right now, the attention falls on Del Mar.

A final design for the Del Mar tunnels won’t be announced until 2026. Until then, SANDAG plans on conducting studies and talking to the public.

Del Mar Horsepark prepares for ‘grand reopening’ this month

Del Mar Horsepark will reopen in July, culminating a years-long process after the facility suddenly closed two years ago because of wastewater management issues, forcing the cancellation of events and the horses that were boarded there to move somewhere else.A longtime home to horse shows and other events, the 65-acre horsepark is located about 1.5 miles east of the Del Mar Fairgrounds at the corner of El Camino Real and Via de la Valle in the San Dieguito River Valley.The slate of events this summer includes a July 15 grand re...

Del Mar Horsepark will reopen in July, culminating a years-long process after the facility suddenly closed two years ago because of wastewater management issues, forcing the cancellation of events and the horses that were boarded there to move somewhere else.

A longtime home to horse shows and other events, the 65-acre horsepark is located about 1.5 miles east of the Del Mar Fairgrounds at the corner of El Camino Real and Via de la Valle in the San Dieguito River Valley.

The slate of events this summer includes a July 15 grand reopening event with free admission (but $20 for parking), food, live music and other festivities beginning at 4 p.m. The lineup of shows include the HITS Del Mar Sunshine Classic from July 12 to 16, a county hunter/jumper show from July 22-23, Del Mar Summer Festival I from Aug. 2 to 6, Summer Festival II from Aug. 9 to 13, Summer Classic I from Aug. 23 to 27, Summer Classic II from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, and a fall lineup that includes the Del Mar Fall Preview Channel II from Sept. 22 to 24 and Del Mar Fall Classic from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds Board of Directors, which oversees the state-owned property, decided to lease the property to a company that would assume responsibility for rectifying those issues. Last year, the board awarded the lease to special events company HITS LLC. The request for proposal mentioned an estimated $4-6 million for the necessary water improvements, although reconfiguration of the site could alter that estimate. Del Mar Fairgorunds spokesperson Tristan Hallman said HITS has not provided a final cost yet.

A Change.org petition by Friends of Del Mar Horsepark collected more than 17,000 signatures by supporters who wanted to reopen the horsepark as soon as possible.

“Our whole campaign from the beginning was to find somebody to lease the place and refurbish it, including the water, and run horse shows out of it and include other activities,” said Carla Echols Hayes, one of the leaders of grassroots group Friends of Del Mar Horsepark. “All of this research and all of this work has come together in a positive way.”

Hayes was also appointed to a six-member horsepark advisory board to focus on “the development and the future of the Del Mar Horsepark,” according to the HITS website.

“All of this research and all of this work has come together in a positive way,” Hayes said. “This was really worth the effort for lots and lots and lots of reasons.”

Dale Harvey, general manager of the horsepark, said in a statement that “the team is hard at work preparing” the venue for the grand reopening.

“The improvements that are underway will offer exhibitors a world-class experience at one of the most beautiful venues in the country,” Harvey said.

Tom Struzzieri, a part owner and director of HITS, has presided over multiple facilities throughout the country, including two in California.

“The benefit of being a lifelong horseman, rather than just an investor, gives me a unique perspective in not only developing and designing facilities, but also in acting as a horseman in the coordination of events,” he said in a statement last year after HITS won the lease to horsepark. “These skills will be instrumental after witnessing the challenges the sport has experienced this past year. I look forward to starting the project of renovating one of the most iconic horse facilities in the country, and then producing some of California’s most outstanding events.”

Fireworks Near Me: Del Mar July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades & celebrations in and around Del Mar & San Diego County.DEL MAR, CA — As Independence Day nears, it's time to ready the barbeque and find out where Fourth of July fireworks and other star-spangled celebrations are going on throughout Del Mar and San Diego County.Do note the date of events, as not all occur on July 4th. Plus, always confirm with organizers that activities are proceeding as planned.Enjoy the holiday, and Happy Fourth of Ju...

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades & celebrations in and around Del Mar & San Diego County.

DEL MAR, CA — As Independence Day nears, it's time to ready the barbeque and find out where Fourth of July fireworks and other star-spangled celebrations are going on throughout Del Mar and San Diego County.

Do note the date of events, as not all occur on July 4th. Plus, always confirm with organizers that activities are proceeding as planned.

Enjoy the holiday, and Happy Fourth of July, from Patch!

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JULY 4: Red, White & Blue Celebration. At Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.

Find out what's happening in Del Mar-Carmel Valleywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

JULY 4: LEGOLAND July 4th 'Red, White & BOOM!' Fest & Fireworks. "A star-spangled celebration!"

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JULY 3: C4 Foundation July 3rd 'Land Of Free' Benefit Concert. Featuring "the one & only Nate Nathan & the Mac Daddy O’s Band."

JULY 4: July 4th Crown City Classic 12K, 5K & Kids' Run. A tradition in its 50th year!

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Navy Leap Frogs, Concerts & Fireworks. Jam-packed day of patriotic fun ends with fireworks at the golf course.

JULY 4: July 4th 'Big Bay Boom' Fireworks Show. Grand display from four barges throughout the bay.

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JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade: Powerhouse Park. Deck out your bikes, wagons, strollers — and even your dogs! — and join the fun.

JULY 4: San Diego County Fair July 4th Fireworks. Tickets available for Grandstand viewing.

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JULY 4: 4th Of July Fest & Fireworks: Kennedy Park. Free, family activities & two live bands planned.

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JULY 4: Olivenhain Fourth of July Parade. Annual family event at Olivenhain Meeting Hall.

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JULY 4: July 4th Independence Day Concert & Fireworks: Great Green. With music by Urban Renewal Project & Navy Band Southwest's 32nd Street Brass Band.

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JULY 4: IB Pier 4th Of July Fireworks. Details in the works.

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JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Flyover. With pie-eating contest, too!

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JULY 4: Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest & Fireworks. "A day of food, fun, bands & fireworks."

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JULY 2: Scripps Mesa July 2nd Fireworks Show: Wangenheim Middle School. Triumphant return with new date & new location.

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JUNE 30-JULY 4: Independence Weekend Carnival & July 1st Fireworks. Note the date for fireworks is July 1.

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JUNE 24: Annual Independence Parade. Enjoy floats, bands, cool cars & more.

JULY 3: July 3rd Fireworks Celebration. Gates open at 5 p.m. & entertainment starts at 7 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Independence Day Flyover: Mission Pacific Hotel. "Historic flyover by vintage Beechcraft T-34s."

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JULY 4: Olivenhain Fourth of July Parade. Annual family event at Olivenhain Meeting Hall.

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JULY 4: July 4th Old-Fashioned Festival, Veterans Ceremony & Fireworks. Fireworks launch from two locations!

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JULY 4: 4th Of July Family Picnic & Fireworks. The community tradition returns to Olive Peirce Middle School.

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JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Concert & Fireworks. Fun-filled patriotic day starts with community fair & concludes with concerts & fireworks.

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JULY 1-4: SeaWorld FantaSEA Of Dreams Fireworks. Nightly fireworks, plus Jordin Sparks concert on July 2nd.

JULY 4: USS Midway July 4th Celebration. Sold out.

JULY 4: Maritime Museum July 4th Picnic & Fireworks Viewing. Tickets on sale.

JULY 4: Over The Top 4th Of July Celebration. At Top of the Hyatt.

JULY 4: Boardwalk Boom 4th of July Celebration. At Sally's Fish House & Bar.

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Cruises. Multiple departures planned Fourth of July.

JULY 4: Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest & Fireworks. "A day of food, fun, bands & fireworks."

JULY 4: July 4th 'Big Bay Boom' Fireworks Show. Grand display from four barges throughout the bay.

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JULY 4: 4th Of July Festival: Stars, Stripes & Spurs: Lakehouse Resort. With patriotic dog contest, sack races, watermelon-eating contest, musical chairs & more.

JULY 4: 4th Of July Concert, Kids' Fun & Fireworks: Bradley Park. "One of the most spirited 4th of July celebrations in North County."

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JULY 4: 4th Of July 'Santee Salutes' Fest & Fireworks. Parking passes required in advance.

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JULY 4: Scripps Ranch 4th Of July Run & Ride. Family-favorites are the fun run & bike ride.

JULY 4: Scripps Ranch 4th Of July Parade. "Yeehaw! Red, White, and Boots: Honoring American Cowboys."

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JULY 4: University City July 4th Fun Run, 5K, Parade & Concert. "Have you heard? It’s back! The run, the food, the parade, the games, the booths" & more.

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JULY 4: 4th Of July Concert & Fireworks: Brengle Terrace Park. Bring your dancing shoes! Live music from Cassie B Project.

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La Jolla Icon Harry’s Coffee Shop Expands to Del Mar

Harry’s Coffee Shop, one of San Diego’s essential diners and a fixture in La Jolla for decades, is setting up shop in Del Mar. Owners Liz Rudolph-Gotfredson and her brother John Rudolph are taking over the spaces formerly occupied by Americana Restaurant and Elixir Juice & Food on Camino Del Mar.The Rudolphs have a...

Harry’s Coffee Shop, one of San Diego’s essential diners and a fixture in La Jolla for decades, is setting up shop in Del Mar. Owners Liz Rudolph-Gotfredson and her brother John Rudolph are taking over the spaces formerly occupied by Americana Restaurant and Elixir Juice & Food on Camino Del Mar.

The Rudolphs have already assumed operations of Americana and will be changing its signage over to Harry’s branding by the end of September; its revamped menu includes popular items from the diner like the BW Benny, which features a bacon-studded waffle topped with ham and poached eggs. The restaurant will also be open for dinner, serving elevated bistro dishes along with wine and cocktails.

While John is the main operator of the La Jolla restaurant, the siblings are partnering to run the Del Mar location. They plan on expanding the menu and incorporating more favorite dishes and drinks from Harry’s La Jolla into the new Del Mar location. Their parents, Harry and Catherine, opened the original Harry’s Coffee Shop in the ‘60s when they moved from Brooklyn to follow their beloved Dodgers to the West Coast. In searching for a New York-style diner, they decided to just open their own.

Tentatively set to open on Labor Day weekend, Harry’s Taco Club will serve up tacos in Elixir’s old spot. They’re currently applying for a beer and wine license for the taco shop; meanwhile, margaritas, beer, and wine can be ordered at the Americana restaurant location a couple of doors down where Harry’s has a full liquor license. The Mexican restaurant already has existing locations in Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, and the East Village.

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Del Mar receives long-awaited certification for housing element that adds 113 affordable units

State officials certified the city of Del Mar’s housing element, according to a May 31 letter, concluding more than two years of back and forth between the city and state over the city’s plans to accommodate 113 affordable housing units and other housing goals through the rest of the decade.Through the state’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation process, Del Mar had to adopt a housing element that can accommodate 175 new housing units at all income levels — including 113 for low- and very low-income residents, re...

State officials certified the city of Del Mar’s housing element, according to a May 31 letter, concluding more than two years of back and forth between the city and state over the city’s plans to accommodate 113 affordable housing units and other housing goals through the rest of the decade.

Through the state’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation process, Del Mar had to adopt a housing element that can accommodate 175 new housing units at all income levels — including 113 for low- and very low-income residents, relative to county median income.

The Del Mar City Council approved its housing element before the initial deadline in 2021, but readopted the housing element twice in response to feedback from the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development.

The clarifications and updates the city added to the now-approved housing element included more specifics about adding housing for low income and special needs households, according to a city staff report. Another revision specifies that the city will try to work with Habitat for Humanity and other nonprofits to build housing on city-owned land.

“I do think we are at the finish line, at least I hope we’re there,” Del Mar City Councilmember Dwight Worden said when the council approved the latest version of the housing element in April.

Del Mar is now the 12th local government agency out of 19 in San Diego — 18 cities and the county government — to receive HCD certification of its housing element, according to the HCD website. San Diego County’s cities and unincorporated areas are responsible for a little more than 170,000 new housing units for the sixth RHNA cycle, which runs from 2021 to 2029.

The city of Del Mar is relying on an affordable housing development at the Del Mar Fairgrounds to provide about 50 of the 113 affordable housing units. A deal between the two sides to make that happen is still in progress. If they don’t come to terms, the city identified the north bluff as an alternate location to upzone for more multi-unit housing.

The north bluff is currently the proposed site for Seaside Ridge, a 259-unit development that would allocate about one-third of its housing for low- and moderate-income tenants. The city and developer are at odds over whether it can proceed as “by-right” with little city oversight, or if it would have to go through a more arduous rezoning process controlled by city officials.

Darren Pudgil, a spokesperson for Seaside Ridge, said in a statement that Del Mar’s housing element certification “has no bearing on Seaside Ridge” because the project application was submitted while the city’s housing element was out of compliance. State law allows residential development with affordable housing to proceed, even if it doesn’t comply with local zoning, if a city does not have a certified housing element.

“The fact is, Seaside Ridge can significantly help Del Mar meet its state-mandated housing requirements, and in the most time-effective way,” Pudgil said. “It will provide affordable housing opportunities for the people who work in Del Mar and serve the residents of Del Mar – teachers, nurses, sheriff’s deputies, service industry workers and more. And it will provide public access to the property through a new park and trail, along with parking for the public.

When the Seaside Ridge application first came in last year, the city officials responded that they did not agree with the legal basis, and that the housing element (which was pending HCD approval at the time) already included all the zoning needed to meet the city’s RHNA numbers. The city also called the project application “incomplete” in an April 27 letter because it circumvents California Coastal Commission and California Environmental Quality Act standards for upzoning on a seaside bluff.

“Contrary to the Applicant’s legal position, both CEQA and the California Coastal Act do apply to the Seaside Ridge project,” Matt Bator, a city planner, said in the letter.

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