Registered voters in Coronado can now return their ballots for the November Presidential General Election using any official ballot drop box in San Diego County. This includes locations in Coronado, available until Nov. 5, 2024. In Coronado, voters can deposit their ballots at two locations: the Civic Center Main Entrance (City Hall), at 1825 Strand […]
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The Islander closes to make room for The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company
Those who’ve been on the island long enough will remember 1015 Orange Ave as home to Leroy’s Kitchen & Lounge – an eclectic farm-to-table restaurant that opened in 2011 and remained until the 2020 pandemic prompted vast business and restaurant closures worldwide. One year after its closure, Blue Bridge Hospitality made room for its next […]
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USS Comstock returns to San Diego
The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock returned to homeport in San Diego on Oct. 8, following a nearly four-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Along with its more than 400 sailors, Comstock participated in multiple exercises and operations. “The sailors aboard Comstock performed their duty in an exemplary manner […]
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Inaugural Coronado Volunteer Open House to be held Oct. 10
Coronado Arts Commission and Coronado MainStreet will be hosting their inaugural Coronado Volunteer Open House this Thursday, Oct. 10. The open house is aimed at giving event-goers the opportunity to engage with over 25 local volunteer organizations, including Camp Able at Coronado, Coronado Community Foundation, Coronado Cultural Arts Commission, Coronado Woman’s Club, Coronado Fourth of […]
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USS Ronald Reagan holds change of command
During a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay at Naval Air Station North Island on Oct. 3, Capt. Daryle Cardone was relieved by Capt. Dale Gregory as the new commanding officer of the USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan, former flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, arrived in San Diego on Oct. 1 following […]
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Hotel Del Coronado workers authorize strike amid stalled negotiations with Hilton
Workers at the iconic Hotel del Coronado have overwhelmingly agreed to authorize a strike over wage increases and workload adjustments, further escalating tensions with hotel management after months of stalled contract negotiations. The vote, held last Friday, saw 95% of unionized employees at the Hotel Del — members of the UNITE HERE Local 30 — […]
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Coronado volleyball to host Dig Pink Fundraiser
The Islander girls volleyball team is hosting a Dig Pink Fundraiser at their Oct. 18 game against University City High School. The event will raise funds and bring awareness to metastatic breast cancer through live performances provided by Coronado School of the Arts, the middle school choir and the high school dance team. A Buona […]
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Pet of the Week: Meet Magic
Meet Magic, a 3-year-old tuxedo cat with a friendly charm that’s impossible to resist! This affectionate guy loves to greet everyone he meets with head rubs and purrs, making him an instant favorite. If you’re looking for a loving companion who will always be by your side, Magic is ready to cast his spell on […]
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Coronado’s 2024 school board candidates speak at PTO forum
With about a month left until election day, prospective trustees to the Coronado Unified School District board shared who they are and why they’re running during a community forum on Tuesday, Oct 1. The district’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) leaders presented a forum moderated by former board Trustee Dawn Ovrom, to learn more about the […]
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2024 CHS homecoming parade
A waving U.S. Navy and American flag signaled the start of the annual Coronado High School homecoming parade following week-long festivities that kicked off on Sept. 30. Some hours after a school pep-rally and before the anticipated homecoming football game against Holtville High School, floats representing each graduating class captivated onlooking adults and children as […]
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Rotary Club of Coronado honored at STEP’s fall social
The Rotary Club of Coronado was commemorated as one of three volunteer honorees at this year’s Support the Enlisted Project’s (STEP) fall social. STEP is a community-funded agency that serves young military and veteran families facing financial crises in an effort to combat food insecurity, homelessness and risk of suicide. Over the course of 12 […]
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Celebrate Coronado honors the city’s police officers, firefighters and lifeguards
To recognize Coronado’s police officers, firefighters, lifeguards and city employees for their hard work, the Coronado Chamber of Commerce puts on an annual event called Celebrate Coronado. The night — complete with dinner and an awards ceremony — honored police officer Grace Del Bagno as employee of the year; Nate Smith as the lifeguard of […]
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Cays Park Master Plan goes into final design preparation
The Coronado City Council tentatively approved a controversial Cays Park Master Plan at its Oct. 1 meeting, but not before trimming $4.6 million from the previous price tag of $31.2 million, and placing some items under a bid alternative – meaning there is room for change within the master plan as the new city council […]
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Navy SEAL Museum brings in one of its first exhibits: the SEAL Delivery Vehicle
The sky over downtown San Diego is just starting to lighten as a crane lifts a large black submersible from the sidewalk, elevating it two stories in the air – and into the future Navy SEAL Museum. The 22-foot-long submersible, designed to transport six combat-equipped sailors, is among the military relics to be featured in […]
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Pentagon keeps USS Abraham Lincoln in Mideast to defend U.S. interests and Israel
In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Coronado-based aircraft carrier, has been ordered by the Pentagon to extend its deployment in the region. As part of a broader effort to defend U.S. forces and Israel, the carrier will continue its operations in the Gulf of Oman, projecting American […]
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The USIBWC begins critical repairs on Junction Box 1
The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission announced the rehabilitation of a non-functioning Junction Box 1 (JB-1), to improve control of the flow entering the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. On Sept. 30, federal, state and local stakeholders participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the project at the plant in San Ysidro. In a […]