Drivers in Coronado and all throughout California are getting ticketed for parking within 20 feet of an approach to a crosswalk, whether or not the curb is painted red. Known as the daylighting law, or more officially as Assembly Bill 413, the mandate aims to increase pedestrian and driver safety. And, while it’s a norm […]
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Review: on vegan options, baby food and date night
A significant hole I’ve noticed in Coronado’s culinary scene is the lack of vegan or vegetarian restaurants. HappyCow, an app for finding vegan and vegetarian food near you, revealed that while many restaurants on the island have options on their menu to accommodate dietary restrictions, there isn’t one restaurant dedicated to the cuisine. While I’m […]
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Prop 50: An act of self defense or a step beyond return?
The fight to redraw districting maps has run rampant in the United States, and with a Nov. 4 special election deadline fast approaching, California voters are being thrown into the match, now key players for determining how the state will respond. The sole measure on the state’s ballot is Proposition 50, which would temporarily establish […]
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Letter to the editor: Vote yes on 50
I am a resident of Coronado and urge all to vote yes on 50. MAGA is attempting to steal the midterm elections by resorting to extreme gerrymandering in red states. Redistricting is not generally done between censuses and MAGA has made a point of breaking this norm to tilt the elections. Prop 50 is just […]
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Letter to the editor: Response to editorial on Superfund designation
I just read your article on the Tijuana river issue. Without a doubt the political leaders in the affected cities, county and state have failed their constituents. They should be embarrassed to face their respective communities. This is not an issue Mexico will consider their responsibility.Hard economic penalties is the only way of gaining their […]
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A tribute to our Navy town
As a city sandwiched between two major naval installations – a hub for aircraft carriers, aviation and training operations – Coronado is, at its core, the textbook definition of a Navy town. Since this Oct. 13 marked the Navy’s 250th anniversary, it is a good time to pause and recognize how deeply woven the Navy […]
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Letter to the editor: Remembering Lance Alspaugh
Like so many of us who’ve called Coronado home for the best part of our lives, the Village Theatre is written on my heart. It’s where I spent just about every seventh-grade Saturday afternoon, watching MGM Musicals and Hopalong Cassidy serials. It’s where I had my first “date” (so nervous!), and years later, where my […]
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When it comes to Superfund designation, is more attention the right answer?
In many ways, attention is currency. The more eyes on an issue, the more agencies involved, the closer we are to invoking real change. Attention has been a crucial ingredient in advocacy efforts to help find a solution for the Tijuana sewage crisis. And while there’s still plenty of work to do, we’re now at […]
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Review: On community, hearty servings and crème brûlée
It wasn’t until I began writing for The Coronado News that I became aware of Tartine. Source after source would ask to meet there for interviews, some kind of locals-only safe haven. So when I returned, alone, I had a fresh perspective and an unanswered question: what makes Tartine the spot? A quaint cafe and […]
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Letter to the editor: Vote yes on Prop 50
Dear fellow Americans, Please vote yes on Prop 50. Prop 50 will enable California to draw new congressional distracting maps before the 2026 midterms. These new maps will then sundown in 2030 when the federally-mandated census occurs, at which time California will return to its regular redistricting schedule. We must all wake up and realize that […]
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Free speech vs. preferred speech
In the wake of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s death, a wave of opinions and commentaries have broken out across social media platforms, news sites and talk shows. The conclusions are far reaching – supporters and adversaries of Kirk commend the way he welcomed civic debate, while others condemn the mode by which he did it. […]
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Review: On the beauty of obsession, routine and imitation crab
This week, a reader suggested that the Fork First columnist pay a visit to Saiko Sushi Restaurant, where she has been eating weekly for 10 years. What a gem! I can’t think of anything I’ve done weekly for 10 years apart from (maybe?) working out. A lover of sushi, I happily marched over to Saiko […]
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Review: On fine dining and escargot for beginners
I have covered a good deal of eateries in Coronado but realized I was lacking in a distinct category. To correct this I decided to take a hiatus from cafes and casual lunch spots and shift into brand new territory: fine dining. I decided on Little Frenchie, a – you guessed it – little French […]
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Review: On nondescript desserts and feeding wildlife
The sun hung low in the sky and illuminated the glass panes across the bay. Seaport Village was sleepy, small groups of tourists shuffling around taking selfies and purchasing matching Coronado gear. Somnolently, I ambled along the waterfront ending up at Parfait Paris, a French bakery and cafe. The glass display boxes full of rich […]
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A suicide deterrent is long overdue for the Coronado Bridge
Since the Coronado Bay Bridge opened in 1969, there have been over 400 deaths from people choosing to jump. In the more than half-century it’s been around, the structure – built in a showstopping curve to make Coronado accessible while allowing Navy ships to pass underneath – has adopted another moniker. It’s often recognized as […]
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Coronado dodged SB 79, for now
In a narrow miss, a California bill that would allow denser housing to be built near major transit stops is no longer applicable in Coronado. At least for now. The culprit of this said restructuring is Senate Bill 79, a state-mandated order that if signed, would take control out of the hands of local jurisdictions […]