Coronado officials want to explore using electric vehicles for the city’s free shuttle program, which provides daily transportation services over the summer months. The city has funded a free bus program in partnership with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) since 2013. City staff reported at a Nov. 3 meeting that operating costs were around […]
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Town hall dates announced to discuss El Niño prep
With El Niño approaching and recent high tides surpassing 8.5 feet, Coronado will hold four town hall meetings to address the early impacts and preparations for potential flooding. In less than three weeks, the city will see another high tide event during Thanksgiving Week, and a following El Niño event during Christmas week. The city […]
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Coronado voters overwhelmingly reject Measure D; county sales tax measure widens lead
A proposed half-cent sales tax increase to help fund the Tijuana sewage crisis and other county services maintained a narrow lead in updated election returns Monday. Meanwhile, Coronado voters overwhelmingly opposed a separate measure allowing taller multi-family buildings along part of Orange Avenue. Measure B, the half-cent sales tax increase, received 537,589 votes in favor, […]
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Scott Peters wins reelection to Congress as vote share approaches 63%
Democratic Rep. Scott Peters won reelection to California’s 50th Congressional District, which includes Coronado, defeating Republican challenger Steve Cohen in the Nov. 3 election, according to a race call by The Associated Press. Peters received 169,746 votes, or 62.93%, compared with Cohen’s 100,003 votes, or 37.07%, in updated unofficial returns released Monday by the […]
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Kelly Purvis and Rebecca King lead City Council elections in early results
Incumbent Kelly Purvis and Rebecca King lead in early election results for two open seats on the Coronado City Council. Purvis has received 37.2% of the votes, King at 27% and Ricky Hoyt is a close third with 26.6% of votes. Andrew Gade comes in last with 9%. Since Purvis and Council member Carrie Downey […]
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Final campaign finance numbers from Coronado City Council candidates
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly said Kelly Purvis was endorsed by the Lincoln Club. She was endorsed by the Coronado Republican Club. Three of the four Coronado City Council candidates have received support for their campaigns in the Nov. 3 election from current City Council members. As the Nov. 3 Election Day […]
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An electric mini shuttle program is in the works and could be on the island next summer
After a successful pilot program in 2024, the electric mini shuttle program is set to return possibly as soon as next summer. No official decisions were made at an Oct. 20 meeting, but City Council members voted to consider renewing the program at a later date after more discussion. The shuttle, more widely known as […]
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Coronado declares a state of emergency for El Niño
Coronado has declared a state of emergency for the potentially record-breaking El Niño anticipated this winter. The city is currently under an advisory status as Coronado is expected to see a “very serious set of conditions,” according to City Manager Tina Friend. It’s possible that the city will see flooding, stormwater intrusion, obstruction and overloading […]
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City Council candidate Ricky Hoyt defends voter registration claims before election
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the street that Hoyt recently purchased a home on, and the location in Texas. The correct street is Adella Lane and the correct location was Amarillo. Coronado City Council candidate and Navy reserve pilot Ricky Hoyt has officially made Coronado his permanent place of residence, registering […]
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Coronado is moving emergency notification systems from Nixle to Everbridge
The Coronado Police Department has shifted to a new system for providing emergency notification to residents, launching the Everbridge community alert platform. Beginning Oct. 7, the department started a six-month transition period where notifications will be sent through both Nixle, the current program, and Everbridge, until April 1. “However, Nixle subscriptions will not carry over […]
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Q&A: City Council candidates think there’s more that can be done with e-bikes
Editor’s note: Over the past few weeks, The Coronado News asked each of this year’s City Council candidates questions about the most pressing topics concerning Coronado. The candidates’ responses have been presented in a different order each week to ensure fairness. The candidates are limited to 200 words for each response. There are two positions […]
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Q&A: City Council candidates give their thoughts on the city’s aging infrastructure
Editor’s note: In the coming weeks, The Coronado News is planning to ask each of this year’s City Council candidates questions about the most pressing topics concerning Coronado. The candidates’ responses will be presented in a different order each week to ensure fairness. The candidates are limited to 200 words for each response. There are […]
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Coronado’s City Council candidates weigh in on Tijuana sewage crisis
Editor’s note: In the coming weeks, The Coronado News is planning to ask each of this year’s City Council candidates questions about the most pressing topics concerning Coronado. The candidates’ responses will be presented in a different order each week to ensure fairness, starting alphabetical. The candidates are limited to 200 words for each response. There […]
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City officials review policy on paying for major town events
Correction: A previous version of this story was misleading in its report of the funding that three events receive from the city in grant funding. During 2025-2026, the holiday parade received $15,000 in event-related community grant money, and the Fourth of July parade received $105,000. Coronado Promenade Concerts did not receive any community grant awards […]
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Kelly Purvis, Rebecca King, Keith James run for City Council
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 […]