Starting in 2028, Coronado residents will have an alternative to San Diego Gas & Electric after the City Council voted on July 21 to formally start the process of joining San Diego Community Power, a nonprofit agency that acquires electricity through greener energy sources. Council member Carrie Anne Downey said that in all the years […]
Madeline Yang
Madeline Yang is a reporter for The Coronado News, covering the City of Coronado, the U.S Navy and investigating the Tijuana/Coronado sewage issue. She graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with her Bachelors in Journalism with an emphasis in Visual Storytelling. She loves writing, photography and videography and one day hopes to be a filmmaker. She can be reached by phone at 916-835-5843.
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Andrew Gade and Mark Warner intend to run for open Coronado City Council seats this fall
As of July 20, two Coronado residents have filed papers to run for a pair of City Council seats up for election this fall – Andrew Gade and Mark Warner. A third, incumbent Kelly Purvis, has her nomination status currently listed as “Issued,” which means that she has pulled her nomination papers, according to the city’s communications […]
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Glorietta Bay closure lifted after wastewater spill from damaged pipes
A sewage spill from damaged Coronado wastewater infrastructure forced the closure of Glorietta Bay on July 16, but the popular recreation area opened as of 4:30 p.m. on July 17. Kaylee Ricci, the city’s communications officer, told The Coronado News that the cause of the incident is still being evaluated. “City staff responded promptly, and […]
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Coronado Police Department tries to climb its way back from record-low staffing levels
In an effort to combat record-low staffing levels, the Coronado Police Department has implemented a more competitive labor contract and new hiring incentives – a move that has already brought three new officers to the department. But the city’s law enforcement agency remains significantly short-handed, a problem that puts increased strain on officers. Earlier this […]
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Community activist raises ethical questions about mayor’s support for his wife
A Coronado resident has lodged conflict-of-interest allegations against Mayor John Duncan, claiming he improperly used his public office to benefit his wife’s political and business interests. In a June 30 letter to City Attorney Johanna Canlas, Mali Hinesley claimed that there have been “unmistakable conflicts of interest” and “deeply troubling appearances of nepotism and cronyism” […]
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What Coronado parade-watchers thinks it means to be an American
Editor’s note: To mark the nation’s 250th birthday, The Coronado News spoke with spectators at the city’s Independence Day parade, asking them about the values and meaning of America. As the United States marks its historic semiquincentennial, the milestone represents freedom and liberty to some, and continued striving for a more perfect union to others. […]
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Frog-X parachute jumpers performed this year for the Fourth of July
The Frog-X parachute team came back to Coronado for another aerial demonstration this Fourth of July. The parachute team is an extreme aerial skydiving and exhibition team owned and operated by disabled military veterans, largely consisting of former U.S. Special Forces and Navy SEALs.
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A Q&A with this year’s 4th of July grand marshal, Vice Adm. Douglas Verissimo
The Fourth of July parade’s grand marshal this year is Vice Adm. Douglas Verissimo, also known by his call sign, V8. Verissimo assumed his duties as Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in February 2026. Previously, he was executive officer aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and commanding officer […]
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The Coronado Village Theater is now being managed by UltraStar Cinemas
The beloved Coronado Village Theater, which was closed for the last part of June due to a change in management, reopened on July 1 with three blockbuster movies on the roster. UltraStar Cinemas has taken over the operation, hired by the theater’s owners to replace Lance Alspaugh, the previous manager who passed last October. San […]
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Coronado Ferry Landing in the clear for at least another year
Port Coronado Associates, the management company of the Coronado Ferry Landing, has a one-year window to prove it can satisfy the Port of San Diego’s preconditions before securing a 35-year lease. This means the current subtenants at the ferry landing’s marketplace will have a safe spot for at least the next 12 months while the […]
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Parking and road closures for the 2026 Fourth of July celebration
For the 100,000 people anticipated to visit Coronado on July 4, and longtime island residents, the Police Department has announced road closures, parking restrictions and a full schedule for the city’s most celebrated day. The city’s main street, Orange Avenue, will be closed for the parade between First Street and R.H. Dana Place from 7:30 […]
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NASCAR day one: In a video
Friday kicked off day one of a three-day NASCAR event on Naval Base Coronado, marking the first time the racing organization has raced on a military base. The Coronado News got in on the action, interviewing participants and catching clips of the Truck Series race to commemorate Friday’s festivities.
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Community grant fund awards 27 Coronado nonprofits
Coronado awarded $1.1 million to a total of 27 different nonprofit organizations this year for the city’s community grant program – an annual task with over a million dollars allocated in each of the last seven years. The city utilized its expedited grant award process again this year to distribute just under $1 million to […]