Resolving the sewage crisis and restoring the economic landscape for small businesses are top-of-the-mind priorities for newly appointed Imperial Beach Mayor Mitch McKay. “To me, those are the two paramount, kind of hand-in-hand, issues right now that I think need the attention,” said McKay. “We’re going to continue pushing forward.” McKay, 67, will be sworn […]
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What steps is Imperial Beach taking to find a new mayor?
Imperial Beach is looking to fill a vacant mayoral seat and there’s more than one possibility its City Council can navigate in these circumstances. At the first regular meeting in August, Imperial Beach council members will determine if a new city leader will be decided through direct appointment or via an application followed by an […]
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Rite Aid in Coronado closes its doors on Aug. 24
Almost entirely bare shelves and an empty pharmacy department was the sight for customers entering the Rite Aid in Coronado on the last day of July. Bearing storefront discounts and closing signs, the Rite Aid at 836 Orange Ave. will cease all operations Sunday, Aug. 24, following its pharmacy department closing on Wednesday, July 30. […]
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Pentagon pulls back more National Guard troops and leaves behind 250 in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pentagon said on July 31 it is ending the deployment of all but 250 National Guard troops that were originally sent to Los Angeles to deal with protests over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered 1,350 National Guard members to leave this week. The rest will […]
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2026 race for California governor goes into new gear and directions with Kamala Harris out
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After months of uncertainty, the race to become California’s next governor started July 31. Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision on July 30 to bypass the 2026 contest pushed the campaign into a new phase, lacking its biggest potential star and the presumptive early favorite. Harris’ formal exit opens the door […]
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A tiny California city prone to tsunamis saw the highest waves in continental US after quake
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A small California coastal city near the border with Oregon that has recorded dozens of tsunamis, including one that killed 11 people more than 60 years ago, saw little damage on July 30 as locals returned to their routines amid sunny skies in the town known as a tsunami magnet. Crescent […]
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028. “Over the past six months, I have spent time reflecting on this moment in our nation’s history and the best way […]
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An earthquake off Russia set off tsunami warnings and advisories. San Diego’s alert is canceled
A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. The quake registered a magnitude of 8.8 and was centered off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor […]
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2 customs officers plead guilty to allowing drugs to enter the US through their inspection lanes
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two Customs and Border Protection officers pleaded guilty this month to allowing vehicles filled with illegal drugs to enter the U.S. from Mexico, federal prosecutors said on July 28. The pair texted “a secret emoji-based code” to let Mexican traffickers know which inspection lanes they were manning at the Tecate and […]
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D-Day veteran and TikTok star ‘Papa Jake’ Larson dies at 102
PARIS (AP) — D-Day veteran “Papa Jake” Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy’s bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate World War II and his fallen comrades, has died at 102. An animated speaker who charmed strangers young and old with his […]
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The U.S., Mexico sign a memorandum addressing the Tijuana sewage crisis
The United States and Mexico announced new deadlines for projects to address the decades-old Tijuana River sewage crisis identified in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that reiterates a pact adopted by both sides years ago. “This isn’t just an agreement for 2025,” said U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. “It was a product of […]
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Caltrans: The future of the Silver Strand Highway is at risk
Faced with a rising sea level triggered by climate change, state transportation officials are exploring ways to strengthen vulnerable areas along California State Route 75, the scenic Silver Strand stretch connecting the cities of Coronado and Imperial Beach. According to Caltrans, that seven-mile strip of land already sees flooding during storms and is likely to […]
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Get to know your government leaders in Coronado and beyond
Have you ever wondered who makes the decisions that shape life in Coronado? This guide breaks down Coronado’s elected officials at the local, state and federal level. Whether you want to voice a concern or stay informed, it helps to know who represents you. Local government Coronado: Mayor and city council Coronado elected John Duncan […]
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USS Carl Vinson heading to home port after three months in the Middle East
The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI News) reports that the Coronado-based aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, experienced one of the longest deployments for West Coast-based carriers since the Houthis began attacks in the Red Sea. The Vinson has been at sea for more than 240 days. Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping began in protest […]
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LA fires charred homes into piles of metal and concrete. By recycling them, they’re given new life
ALTADENA, Calif. (AP) — Candace Frazee recently walked through the burnt remains of The Bunny Museum, searching for anything that could be salvaged before workers cleared the land. The Eaton Fire in Southern California in January scorched more than 60,000 bunny objects and memorabilia, leaving behind mounds of ash, steel and concrete littered across the […]
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Coronado once more raises developer fee for new units that don’t provide affordable housing
Coronado City Council members voted to increase the city’s affordable housing in-lieu fee beginning at $25 per square foot this year and in 2026, followed by $10 per square foot increases every year through 2029. Developers are required to pay a fee when they build in Coronado without setting aside 20% of the units for […]