Mickey Stonier stood before what was left of the World Trade Center, gazing up at a 17-foot intersecting steel beam that had collapsed in the form of a cross as rescue crews desperately searched for survivors amid smoking ruins. Stonier was praying for those grieving. “That’s where they lowered the bodies that were discovered from […]
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County supervisors launch plan for a new U.S. treatment plant to treat Tijuana’s sewage
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unlocked approximately $6 million in reserves and is planning to spend a portion of that money on evaluating the first phase of a project to build a new treatment plant, separate from the existing South Bay plant, to capture and treat Tijuana River sewage flows. On Sept. 1, […]
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NASCAR will return to Coronado in 2027
NASCAR will be returning to Coronado in 2027 after a sold-out debut at this year’s three-day event at Naval Air Station North Island, and there are plans to expand stock car racing to other military installations. The Coronado Navy base hosted NASCAR’s longest circuit to date during Father’s Day weekend in June, bringing over 125,000 […]
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New Coronado fishing camp is more than catching fish
Larsen Hill had spent years fishing in Hawaii, but on the second-to-last day of Coronado’s youth fishing camp, he hooked something he had never caught before: a stingray. The 12-year-old, who is entering sixth grade next year, reeled in the ray with a smile as he and another boy rushed down to the rocks to […]
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The jet house has received its jet, and some Coronado Cays residents aren’t happy
A legal fight against a Coronado Cays resident who recently hoisted a 14,000-pound jet fuselage on his roof continues as a motion hearing for the case has been scheduled for Sept. 18. The resident and developer of the house, Abdulelah Albusseir, had plans for this house and its design choices since 2023 when the project […]
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U.S. activists call for end of Tijuana sewage mess in free trade agreements
Over one dozen organizations – members of the Tijuana River Coalition – urged the Trump administration to solve the Tijuana sewage crisis with drastic sanctions, including possible termination of a crucial free-trade agreement with Mexico. Along with local political leaders, the group called for greater accountability, increased funding and more transparency in U.S.-Mexico efforts to […]
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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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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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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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Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — Corey Heim, a part-time driver making only his 13th start in the Cup Series, outdueled teammate Tyler Reddick to win the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado. Heim, who will move into a full-time ride next season at 23XI Racing, snatched the lead from Reddick with two laps remaining after […]
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Start your engines: Day one of NASCAR San Diego is underway
The NASCAR Truck Series race is almost underway to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy, marking the first-ever NASCAR event on a military base. The historic race will take place on the Qualcomm Circuit, the 16-turn, 3.4-mile street course constructed aboard Naval Base Coronado. The race will begin at 4 p.m. PT […]
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen demonstrates driving on a simulator
Construction for the NASCAR race track is underway as the city expects over 100,000 people over Father’s Day weekend. NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen, who will be racing on Sunday, demonstrated driving the track on a simulator on base.
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Coronado High School’s class of 2026 co-valedictorians and salutatorian
Daniel Vinegrad, a student environmental activist, and Dhara Jost, president of the National Honor Society and a multi-sport athlete, have been named co-valedictorians of Coronado High School’s 2026 graduating class. Morgan Maske, heading to Pennsylvania as a college dual-sport athlete, was selected as salutatorian. After four years of balancing academics, sports and extracurriculars, these Coronado […]