Coronado-based aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is currently operating in the Arabian Sea, according to U.S. Central Command (CentCom). The carrier will be conducting air operations while waiting for the USS Gerald R. Ford, another aircraft carrier homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. It was accompanied by two military supply ships and two U.S. Coast Guard […]
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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The city discusses grab-and-go restaurant parking
At least one Coronado City Council member is suggesting a change in downtown parking requirements in hopes of getting take-out restaurants to fill empty retail spaces. But colleagues say the idea may not be as simple, or as welcome, as it sounds. At a Jan. 20 meeting, Council member Mark Fleming called for a change to […]
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New Port Commission chair pushes for improving access to cleaner air
Ann Moore, who’s served on the Port of San Diego’s board since 2011, was sworn in as the new chair in early January, taking over for Danielle Moore. Ann Moore has served as chair in the past, in 2013 and in 2020, and will serve a one-year term in 2026. She practices as a lawyer […]
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The Coronado Police Department’s wellness program includes Wyatt the therapy dog
Wyatt wanders into the investigations room, seeing who he can approach. He spots an officer and waddles up, tail wagging as he gives the officer a quick sniff. Such is the life of Coronado Police Department’s (CPD) therapy dog, a yellow lab that has been a huge hit with officers, according to Capt. Mark Harris. […]
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U.S. Navy fighter jet takes down drone aimed for USS Abraham Lincoln
A Navy fighter jet destroyed an Iranian drone that was headed toward Coronado-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command. Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins said in a statement that the drone “unnecessarily maneuvered toward” the carrier aggressively and kept flying toward the Lincoln, ignoring multiple attempts by […]
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Weekly Coronado protest rallies against Trump administration, ICE and more
Every Friday morning, dozens of demonstrators appear at one of the busiest intersections in Coronado, waving signs and flags to protest a milieu of Trump actions and policies, including controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, raids. In the past several months, ICE has conducted deportation sweeps all over the country, a few of those […]
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Coronado city council reiterates guidelines to support federal law enforcement
Amid a nationwide controversy with the Trump administration’s actions on immigration and deportation, Coronado City Council kept its longstanding legislative policy on the city’s relationship with federal law enforcement agencies, but did reiterate its support for local, state and federal law enforcement. In a meeting Jan. 20 about legislative policy guidelines, the most contentious issue […]
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City Council reviews and approves legislative policy guidelines regarding e-bikes and offshore oil drilling
Coronado will push state and federal lawmakers to develop e-bike safety legislation and oppose offshore oil drilling along San Diego County’s coastline in 2026 under legislative policy guidelines adopted Jan. 20 by the City Council. City Council approved over 20 pages of documentation noting the city’s position on dozens of situations including e-bikes, traffic concerns […]
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Improvements added to Shores median project
Coronado City Council members have approved $1.6 million in additional landscaping along State Route 75 to make the median corridor more appealing. The project upgrades to the highway corridor initially were approved during fiscal year 2019-20, but the council decision Jan. 20 provides for additional work. According to a staff report, this project adds to […]
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Coronado’s Terrible Orchestra is looking for more “terrible” players
The Coronado Terrible Orchestra, known for its fun and not-too-serious nature, is looking for people to join its terrible ranks for the new year. The ensemble was formed in 2025 to “bridge the gap between private practicing and ensemble performing,” wrote Cassie O’Hanlon, a flute teacher and director of the program. They were founded on […]
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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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Sinkhole caused by second water main leak under streets of Coronado
A sinkhole that shut down part of Orange Avenue for hours on New Year’s Eve was caused by a leaking water main – the second in a month, according to Brian Barreto from California American Water (Cal-Am), the company that provides water and wastewater services to the island. The Coronado Police Department announced on Jan. […]
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Police officers hired after new labor contracts between CPD and the city
When Keisha Llarenas pinned on her badge with the Coronado Police Department in September, it marked the beginning of new contracts signed between the city and its law enforcement officers. The new labor agreement, which increased salaries and benefits for officers, helped the department stay competitive. And Llarenas, a 9-year officer who previously worked for […]
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New Year’s resolutions — to do, or not to do?
It’s that time of the year again: New calendars. New journals with thought-provoking questions. And new goals to think about – or not think about. New Year’s resolutions on Coronado can mean a lot of different things, but for some, it’s a practice of the past. Edith Salas, a real estate broker who’s lived on […]
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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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Maureen Sylvester served on the USS Nimitz’s first deployment with women, now it will retire in 2026
The USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the oldest serving aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, will be retiring in the new year. Known as one of the largest warships in the world, the Nimitz has been serving her country since 1975, calling Naval Air Station North Island home port for over a decade from 2001 to […]