The Coronado Unified School District trustees are expected to consider a future ban on cell phones and other electronic devices at an upcoming meeting. The district hosted a community forum on Feb. 3, led by Superintendent Karl Mueller, to answer questions about potential policy changes. The potential ban would mean kids are allowed to bring […]
Julieta Soto
Julieta is a reporter for The Coronado News, covering education, small business and investigating the Tijuana/Coronado sewage issue. She graduated from UC Berkeley where she studied English, Spanish, and Journalism. Apart from reporting, Julieta enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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Cancer Cartel’s Fashion Funds the Fight returns to Coronado on March 12
Cancer Cartel continues its mission to fight the cost of cancer with a high-end resale shopping event. On March 12, Fashion Funds the Fight returns to Coronado from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to raise funds for people battling cancer. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop curated pieces from local residents and boutiques. Cancer […]
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County supervisor: IBWC’s Tijuana River clean up failed. What happened during a weekslong pilot project?
A pilot project designed to use nanobubble technology for Tijuana River cleanup had to be shut down after trash buildup and flooding wrecked the experiment. A company report on the project claims it successfully killed pathogens before operations were overwhelmed. Supervisor Paloma Aguirre addressed the pilot project in the Tijuana River Valley, saying, “the nanobubble […]
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County of San Diego OKs temporary fix to reduce toxic gas along Tijuana River
On Jan. 28 the board approved to direct $8.75 million from the county’s reserves to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis. The money will be earmarked for modification of concrete pipes in the Tijuana River Valley ($2.5 million), additional health studies ($2.25 million) and the distribution of air filters to South Bay households ($4 million). […]
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San Diego ferries listed in National Register of Historic Places
The Interior Department has recognized the Silvergate ferry dating back to the World War II-era, along with another San Diego ferry, on the National Register of Historic Places. Recognition means the Silvergate (built in 1940) and the Cabrillo (built in 1964), are worthy of preservation due to their cultural, architectural and maritime significance. The boats […]
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Repairs completed on sewage pipeline in Tijuana after collapse
The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) says repairs have been completed on a massive sewage pipeline that collapsed in Tijuana on Jan. 15, spewing 11.5 million gallons of raw sewage daily into the Tijuana River. According to the online post, the State Commission of Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT) has reconstructed the collapsed […]
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New school funding system may ‘change the landscape’ of Coronado public schools
Superintendent Karl Mueller told Coronado public school trustees a dream of lowering class sizes could come true under a new funding system, but he also warned that Coronado Unified School District may have to adjust its inter-district transfer philosophy. Mueller said CUSD will not depend on enrollment and student attendance when the district officially becomes […]
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San Diego leaders oppose Trump’s proposed offshore oil drilling for California
The Trump administration has opened the door for offshore drilling along California’s coastline, and experts say it is unclear whether rigs will go up west of Coronado’s shores — and whether city beaches could face possible oil pollution as of 2027. The program, which repeals Biden administration restrictions on offshore drilling across 625 million acres […]
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Coronado students conclude holiday blanket drive for veterans
The Coronado High School Architecture and Design Club concluded its blanket drive for homeless veterans in need this holiday season. From Nov. 17 through Dec. 15, the club collected 51 blankets from collection boxes placed inside the front offices at Coronado High School, Coronado Middle School and Village Elementary School. The club surpassed its initial […]
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Coronado calls for accountability and funding from Mexico in the new year
The city of Coronado faces a pervasive reality with the start of a new year: more beach closures. From the Silver Strand shoreline to North Island, Coronado beaches were closed at the start of 2026 due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards resulting from transborder sewage pollution emanating from Mexico. Water data by the U.S. […]
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New state law requires rear reflectors on e-bikes
A new state law is requiring all e-bikes be equipped with back lights, such as a red reflector on the rear that is visible from a 500-foot distance during all hours of operation, and not just during darkness as the law previously required. Assembly Bill 544, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2025, now mandates […]
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Op-Ed: Year-end reflections from our full-time reporters
It’s the end of another calendar year, and for us at The Coronado News, that means taking time to reflect on all of the stories we’ve covered in 2025. With each story, it becomes exceedingly more clear that fair, accurate and balanced community journalism is so important — and that’s what we strive to produce […]
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Rotary Santa program spreads Christmas Eve cheer in Coronado
“Ho! Ho! Ho!” That is the magical greeting being heard by Coronado residents as the local Rotary Club continues its annual gift-giving program this Christmas Eve. According to the club, Santa Claus will stop at hundreds of homes in Coronado marking the 96th year of memorable visits for everyone from newborns to 90-year-old residents. “Its […]
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The United States and Mexico sign Minute 333
The U.S. and Mexico signed a new agreement, Minute 333, outlining projects and timelines for both countries to reduce cross-border sewage pollution from Tijuana. David Fotouhi, deputy administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), unveiled Minute 333 on Dec. 15 calling it another “historic milestone” in the federal administration’s effort to urgently and […]
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Coronado Unified School District names 2026 board leaders
Renee Cavanaugh was selected as president of the board for Coronado public schools Dec. 11, with Fitzhugh Lee named as vice president and Malachy Sandie as clerk. Sworn into office one year ago after running for re-election, Cavanaugh is a former teacher serving a second term on the board and Lee is a retired naval […]
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Families impacted by ongoing sewage crisis odors receive air filters
The county resumed its distribution of hundreds of air purifiers to South Bay families living near the Tijuana River Valley days before the Air Improvement Relief Effort (AIRE) program was approved for expansion. A four-hour drive-through event on Dec. 8 distributed 200 purifiers to South Bay households while also welcoming new applicants. The San Diego […]