Three more candidates – incumbent Kelly Purvis, Rebecca King and Keith James – have officially filed papers for this fall’s Coronado City Council election, joining Andrew Gade and Ricky Hoyt on the ballot. Incumbent Carrie Anne Downey did not file to run for reelection as of Aug. 7. She has served a total of four […]
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Ricky Hoyt joins the City Council race; Kelly Purvis and Keith James pull papers
In the second week for candidates to file to run for City Council, Navy reserve pilot Ricky Hoyt joined the ranks. Two other island residents, Andrew Gade and Mark Warner, launched their campaign last week. A third, Keith James, pulled papers this past week, but has not officially completed and submitted them. Up for grabs […]
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City Council approves new sewer service charges
Coronado residents and businesses will see steep increases in sewage fees beginning next year as the city grapples with rising costs and failing infrastructure. The City Council voted July 21 to accept increased sewer service charges in order to start reaping the higher annual fees. These fees will go back to the city’s wastewater system […]
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Coronado works on its infrastructure after sewage spill in Glorietta Bay
A recent wastewater spill on Glorietta Boulevard served as a reminder that Coronado’s underground pipe system is old and will require an expensive overhaul, according to City Manager Tina Friend. On July 16, about 2,000 gallons of sewage leaked into Glorietta Bay due to a pipe obstruction. The bay was closed for about a day […]
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Coronado advances plan to join San Diego Community Power for cleaner, cheaper energy
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 […]
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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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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 […]
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Discover Coronado to put over half a million into community-focused projects
Discover Coronado is looking into creating a community information hub – like an office space for residents and tourists – in response to City Hall concerns about the organization’s community support efforts. At a Coronado Tourism Improvement District (CTID) meeting on May 18, City Council members said that the Discover Coronado board was not contributing […]
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Two-way City Council meetings will start July 1
Coronado residents will be able to attend City Council meetings via two-way phone calls and online broadcasts beginning July 1 in compliance with a new state law designed to increase government openness. The measure, SB 707, requires cities to provide for remote public comment and establish meeting disruption policies. These changes ensure that the public […]
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Measure to increase height restrictions on Orange Avenue to be put on November ballot
An upcoming measure on the November ballot could increase height limits for buildings along Orange Avenue, a change driven by state mandate. In 1972, city voters passed a cap restricting residential buildings to three stories, or 35 feet. However, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) now requires Coronado to adhere to a […]
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Coronado takes no position on new Assemby bill affecting MTS
Coronado voted to take no position on a California Assembly bill that would allow greater use of sales tax money to finance public transit systems in the state. The city originally voted to oppose Assembly Bill 2484 (AB 2484), but Council member Carrie Anne Downey asked for this matter to be reconsidered at the May […]
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Increased wastewater rates will go into effect July 2026
Coronado residents will see increased sewer rates starting July 1 as the city formally approved wastewater rate adjustments for sanitary sewer services on May 5. There are 18 customer classes that pay for the wastewater system, according to the city. That includes single- and multi-family homes, hotels, schools, Navy bases, and restaurants. Single-family homeowners in […]
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The downtown beautification project: A quarter of a century in the making
Residents will be seeing a lot of changes in the heart of Coronado as the downtown beautification project becomes a priority – a plan City Council members are heavily pushing. Council members are fed up with the lack of progress on the Orange Avenue improvement project, an assignment that’s been in the works since the […]
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Coronado supports a bill requiring license plates for e-bikes
City Council members decided on April 21 that Coronado would support a bill requiring license plates for electric bicycles and oppose a bill that would allow San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System to bypass California’s local sales tax cap. Council member Amy Steward did not attend this meeting and did not vote. The discussion of legislation […]
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City to spend $7 million on library project
Beginning in 2028, Coronado Public Library will undergo a $7 million roof and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) replacement project that is expected to take over a year to complete. Library director, Shaun Briley, told The Coronado News that it’s still too early to tell how this project will affect the public – but […]
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Coronado summer shuttle program runs through Sept. 7
Coronado’s popular free summer shuttle with San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will run through Sept. 7 for its 14th year after seeing a record season in 2025. Costs for the program are projected to be around $147,000 with some tweaks to the operations. The city opted for smaller 35-foot mini buses instead of the […]