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DMUSD CV planners address parkland issues changes field trip policy BY KAREN BILLING Staff Writer The Del Mar Union School District board approved some tweaks to the district’s field trip policy at its Oct. 26 meeting. The old language stated that if the board allocates funds for school-sponsored trips, individual schools may be provided with allocations so they can plan ahead. The new board policy is that no field trip will be authorized if any student would be excluded from participation because of a lack of sufficient funds. The superintendent would coordinate with community groups to supply funds for students in need and district funds would not be used to pay student expenses for outof-state field trips. The changes to the policy also “tighten up the approval process” for trips, reflecting that all trips involving out-ofcounty, out-of-state and overnight travel requires approval of the board. Written approval of the trip must be received before any planning or fundraising activities take place.

BY KAREN BILLING Staff Writer The San Diego Canyonlands (SDCL) continued its public outreach campaign to get 10,000 acres of city-owned open space dedicated as parkland by visiting the Torrey Pines, Torrey Hills and Car-

mel Valley community planning boards in October. According to Eric Bowlby, SDCL’s executive director, the purpose of dedicating city land is to provide for reliable open space preservation and recreational opportunities

within communities, and create a framework for future planning as the city continues to grow. Having the land dedicated means no change in management or maintenance. “It’s the same, just protected,” Bowlby said.

Torrey Pines planning board member Bob Shopes said the difference between “designated” and “dedicated” open space is in the legal status and the ability to sell the land —the city would not be able to sell dedicated land for nonpark uses without a two-

thirds approval of San Diego voters. Uses allowed under dedicated status would be natural open space, outdoor recreation, roads and utility easements—the land would be protected from all other See PARKLAND, Page 6

SD Veterans Group marks second year helping the homeless

Solana Highlands Halloween parade

•Do nations needed BY MATT LIEBOWITZ Carmel Valley resident Gil Field and his fellow San Diego Veterans for Peace (SDVFP) members are hitting the downtown San Diego streets and making a positive, necessary impact in the quality of life for hundreds of homeless people, many of whom served in combat. Now in the beginning of its second year, the group’s “Compassion campaign” is just that, a coordinated effort by a few tireless and dedicated veterans. Established in December 2010, the Compassion Campaign is the nonprofit group’s crusade to provide sleeping bag sets and waterproof gear to

Solana Highlands students Sara, Katrina, Aysq and Lexi show their spirit at the school’s Halloween parade. See pages B14 and B15 for parade photos from Solana Highlands, Torrey Hills and Ocean Air schools. PHOTO: JON CLARK

San Diego’s homeless population. About twice a month, SDVFP members head to a few areas in downtown San Diego known to be popular sleeping spots for the homeless, and hand out about 50 sleeping sets, each of which includes a sleeping bag, a waterproof stuff sack, and a heavy-duty plastic poncho. The campaign raised more than $18,000 in its first year, enough to deliver 725 sets to homeless people staying in several locations downtown, including spots near the Civic Center, along 16th Street, on Pacific Highway and in camps under See HOMELESS, Page 6

CV News adds readers’ photos, real estate features to Web site Two new features for local photos and real estate have enhanced delmartimes.net, the Del Mar Times, Carmel Valley News and Solana Beach Sun’s daily online edition. The new

Reader Photo Gallery showcases favorite photos shot by our readers. The upgraded and expanded real estate section has nifty new features in addition to the ever-popular open home di-

rectory. Local residents and businesses can submit photos to be published online, whether it’s a weekend event or a private social gathering or just any fun

time in Del Mar, Carmel Valley and Solana Beach. Share your pictures of youth sports, surfers, weddings, graduation or prom. Show off your best view of our community or your fa-

vorite travel photo. Pictures of new babies, grandbabies and puppies are also welcome. Find the Reader Photo Gallery at the bottom of See FEATURES, Page 6

JOHN R. LEFFERDINK

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ANGELA MEAKINS-BERGMAN

LISA KELLEY

CONNIE SUNDSTROM

VERONICA MOORE

858-405-9270

858-880-5242

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