LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly 150,000 California voters had their mail-in ballots rejected for the state’s June primary, a spike from recent elections even as the state attempts to make voting easier with the goal of boosting participation and counting every ballot. California has become notorious for its ponderously slow vote counts that can drag […]
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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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Glorietta Bay closure lifted after wastewater spill from damaged pipes
A sewage spill from damaged Coronado wastewater infrastructure forced the closure of Glorietta Bay on July 16, but the popular recreation area opened as of 4:30 p.m. on July 17. Kaylee Ricci, the city’s communications officer, told The Coronado News that the cause of the incident is still being evaluated. “City staff responded promptly, and […]
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A county measure aims to secure funding to address the Tijuana sewage crisis
Local advocates are hoping to tackle the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis with additional funding expected from a bump in sales tax across the county. The “Protect San Diego County’s Health and Safety Act,” if approved by voters in the Nov. 3 General Election, would increase the sales tax by a half-cent in San Diego County […]
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Coronado Police Department tries to climb its way back from record-low staffing levels
In an effort to combat record-low staffing levels, the Coronado Police Department has implemented a more competitive labor contract and new hiring incentives – a move that has already brought three new officers to the department. But the city’s law enforcement agency remains significantly short-handed, a problem that puts increased strain on officers. Earlier this […]
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SDSU research team shares preliminary sewage crisis study findings
South Bay residents affected by sewage gases from releases along the Tijuana River reported multiple health symptoms – including headaches, insomnia and trouble concentrating – according to a preliminary study conducted by San Diego State University. Researchers said 514 people completed surveys and this spring 75% reported headaches, over 50% reported trouble sleeping and brain […]
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Community activist raises ethical questions about mayor’s support for his wife
A Coronado resident has lodged conflict-of-interest allegations against Mayor John Duncan, claiming he improperly used his public office to benefit his wife’s political and business interests. In a June 30 letter to City Attorney Johanna Canlas, Mali Hinesley claimed that there have been “unmistakable conflicts of interest” and “deeply troubling appearances of nepotism and cronyism” […]
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Vietnam veterans in attendance at the 77th annual Coronado Fourth of July parade
For the past five years, Vietnam Veterans of Coronado have made their way down Orange Avenue for the annual 4th of July parade. This year, the group wore blue shirts as they walked the parade route and some rode on a golf cart. The Vietnam Veterans of Coronado parade entry dates back to 2021, according […]
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A Q&A with this year’s 4th of July grand marshal, Vice Adm. Douglas Verissimo
The Fourth of July parade’s grand marshal this year is Vice Adm. Douglas Verissimo, also known by his call sign, V8. Verissimo assumed his duties as Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in February 2026. Previously, he was executive officer aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and commanding officer […]
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Rotary Club of Coronado commemorates ‘America the Beautiful’
Hours before the 77th Coronado Fourth of July parade, the Rotary Club of Coronado’s annual entry is honored with a ribbon. In the weeks leading up to the holiday, the club built a 9.5-foot-tall star surrounded by two large shooting stars to mount on its float entry. “As we put together our float, we want […]
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Obituary: Phyl Sarber
Submitted by Kelly Sarber Dec. 5, 1934 – April 27,2026 Phyllis Nelson Sarber, 91, affectionately known as Phyl, was a beloved Coronado local for more than 68 years who quietly led a life defined by kindness and generosity in her self-appointed role as “connector” to an overlapping ecosystem of thousands of friends, family and real […]
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The Coronado Village Theater is now being managed by UltraStar Cinemas
The beloved Coronado Village Theater, which was closed for the last part of June due to a change in management, reopened on July 1 with three blockbuster movies on the roster. UltraStar Cinemas has taken over the operation, hired by the theater’s owners to replace Lance Alspaugh, the previous manager who passed last October. San […]
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EPA: IBWC to keep the international plant expansion on schedule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on June 30 published its second quarterly public update this year after agreements signed with Mexico in 2025 to permanently end the years-long Tijuana River sewage crisis. For decades, sewage from Mexico via the Tijuana River channel and the coast has contaminated San Diego beaches, giving rise to malodors and […]
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Newsom signs $352B spending plan and reflects on signature policies before he leaves office
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan on June 29 that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money to help speed up the state’s vote count ahead of the November election. The plan, which avoids major cuts or significant new […]