In September, the San Diego City Council voted to raise the city’s minimum wage for certain hospitality workers to $25 an hour over the next four years, with the first increase taking effect in July 2026. With Coronado serving as a major tourism hub — and many of its hospitality workers commuting from San Diego […]
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Federal judges allow California to use new US House map ahead of 2026 election
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California can use a new voter-approved U.S. House map that is designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms, a federal three-judge panel ruled on Jan. 14. In a 2-1 ruling, a three-judge panel in Los Angeles denied requests from state Republicans and the U.S. Justice Department to block the map […]
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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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California’s scenic Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens 3 years after damaging landslides
BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) — A 90-mile (145-kilometer) section of California’s Highway 1 along the famous Big Sur coast fully reopened on Jan. 14 after three years of closures and repairs following a series of landslides and a roadway collapse that hampered tourism on the scenic route. The reopening around midday came three months ahead […]
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Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An ailing astronaut returned to Earth with three others on Jan. 15 ending their space station mission more than a month early in NASA’s first medical evacuation. SpaceX guided the capsule to a middle-of-the-night splashdown in the Pacific near San Diego, less than 11 hours after the astronauts exited the […]
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Proposed billionaires’ tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. Newsom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A proposed billionaires’ tax in California has ignited a political uproar in Silicon Valley, with tech titans threatening to leave the state while Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom maneuvers to defeat a levy that he fears will lead to an exodus of wealth. A technology mecca, California has more billionaires than any […]
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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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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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Pet of the week: Meet Roco
Roco, a terrier mix, is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at PAWS of Coronado, a non-profit that provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Roco has an easygoing nature. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All animals at […]
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Newsom faces another multibillion-dollar budget shortfall in his last year as California governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said the state faces a $2.9 billion budget deficit this year, an amount significantly lower than what legislative budget analysts projected. The deficit, though small, could still require cuts and means the Democratic governor doesn’t have money to advance new programs during his last year in […]
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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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These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A year after twin infernos tore across opposite ends of Los Angeles County, the scars are still visible. Thousands of homes were reduced to rubble, with rebuilding slow, and the death toll showed how a wildfire under extreme weather conditions can turn catastrophic. The Palisades and Eaton fires exploded in size […]
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Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California and a reliable vote on President Donald Trump’s agenda, has died, reducing the GOP’s narrow control of the House. He was 65. A former state lawmaker and rice farmer, LaMalfa had more than a dozen years in Congress, where he regularly helped GOP […]
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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. […]