The Coronado Public Library concludes its Summer Festival, made possible by funding from the Hotel del Coronado, with vocalist Joe Bourne performing “Great Gentlemen of Swing, Blues and Pop” at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 25 in the Winn Room. Born in Cambridge, Mass., Bourne was inspired by many of the big names of jazz […]
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Beaches reopen in Coronado as sewage water flows from Mexico decrease
The South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant near the U.S-Mexico border is stabilizing, and transboundary flows of sewage water down the Tijuana River are decreasing, as the storm has passed, the agency reported Monday morning.
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Coronado shuts beaches, library as storm overwhelms international treatment plant
The City of Coronado activated its Emergency Operations Center, and community residents were told to check the city’s dedicated Tropical Storm Hilary webpage for storm updates and to look to the city’s social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram.
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Tropical Storm Hilary menaces Mexico’s Baja coast, carrying a deluge toward Coronado
ENSENADA, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Hilary was accelerating northward off Mexico’s Baja coast on Sunday, no longer a hurricane but still packing what forecasters called “life-threatening” rain likely to unleash flooding across a broad region of the western U.S. As of 8 a.m. Pacific time, Hilary was located about 220 miles (350 kilometers) south-southeast of […]
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Feds issue sewage warning for Hurricane Hilary
The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission said Friday afternoon that it’s tracking Hurricane Hilary and its possible effect of excess sewage coming from Tijuana into the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant and surrounding area. The boundary commission said it has spoken with their Mexican counterparts to make them aware of […]
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Hurricane Hilary grows rapidly off Mexico. Rare tropical storm watch issued for California
No tropical storm has made landfall in Southern California since Sept. 25, 1939, according to the National Weather Service. The watch warned of numerous potential threats to life and property including extreme flooding, mudslides and tornados.
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Bike The Bay and Ron’s Garage head upcoming events
Coronado residents have a chance to (legally) bike across the Coronado Bridge and then catch an amazing concert on Aug. 27. Here are the details for that day and an upcoming event at the library. 27 Sunday – Ride from the comfort of your own saddle, at your own pace, on your own time for […]
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Familiar faces make up a seasoned Coronado cross country squad
The Islander Cross Country program is cooking up something special this year, according to legendary Coach George Green—who’s entering his 33rd year at Coronado High School. Green said the program often is too small to get a large enough group of runners who will be able to compete with bigger high schools. This fall, however, […]
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Commissioner Frank Urtasun updates city on Port’s projects
The Coronado City Council meeting on Aug. 15 had a major focus on the Port of San Diego with Port Commissioner Frank Urtasun providing an update on the Port’s master plan. The Port Master Plan is “a water and land use plan that designates specific areas of San Diego Bay and the surrounding waterfront for […]
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Awaken Church: From down under to Coronado
Awaken Church founders Jurgen and Leanne Matthesius have built their evangelical ministry around Jesus, but with an emphasis on miracles, speaking in tongues while advocating political activism and “prosperity theology” – a belief that God will reward faith with wealth on earth. The pastors enhance those themes with attractive young ministers, lively Christian music and […]
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Coronado Unified hires new Human Resources Director
The Coronado Unified School District has named Donna Tripi as the new Director of Human Resources. Tripi is an accomplished educational leader with decades of experience in public education in San Diego County and will bring her deep knowledge and expertise to the CUSD leadership team. “She is a proven leader with experience working in […]
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Breaking barriers and building campfires
The Boy Scouts of America for more than 100 years created an outlet through which young men could grow and mature into honorable, responsible, and self-sufficient adults. But five years ago that all changed. The BSA opened their Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA to young women, and they’ve never looked back. Coronado’s first all-girls troop […]
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Frank Marquez, Jr. “The Wine Guy” 1951-2023
Frank Fidencio Marquez was a familiar face in Coronado. A 1969 graduate of Coronado High School, Marquez helped his parents manage the familybusiness, the Crown City Inn & Bistro. He later became a wine wholesaler, buying andselling fine wines, consulting, lecturing and writing about wine. More recently, he became a wine steward at the Coronado […]
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Exclusive: Coronado Police investigating possible child porn, sexual exploiting minor at high school
The Coronado Police Department has launched a “possible child pornography” investigation into a late May controversy involving a Coronado High School staff member and “inappropriate” material sent to students, The Coronado News has learned after threatening legal action.
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Area Events: Are you ready for some football?
18 Friday – Are you ready for some football? The Coronado Islanders football season kicks off at 7 p.m. at home against Montgomery. The Islanders are coming off a playoff season and are looking to make a return run. 19 Saturday – The Friends of the Coronado Public Library are holding a Summer Book Sale […]
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Did the feds drop the ball on a $200,000 gift to help fix Tijuana’s sewage problems?
Dave Gibson, who leads the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, has for years tried to help solve the cross-border sewage contamination problem stemming from Tijuana. With $200,000 in state funds available to address water quality problems arising in the rivers that come across the border from Mexico, he wanted to give that money […]