As the U.S. wages war with Iran, the Navy has delayed the decommissioning of the USS Nimitz, a half-century old aircraft carrier. The Nimitz was stationed in Coronado from 2001-2012 and deployed repeatedly to the Middle East during those years, including in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The Department of War […]
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A spring season update for Coronado High athletics
Still less than halfway through the spring sports cycle, there’s a lot of time for Islander teams to continue playing well or, in the case of some teams, start to play better and gain ground in division competition. The Islanders baseball team, which lost to Mt. Carmel in the Division II CIF championship last year, […]
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NASCAR on NASNI: Commands have been paired with drivers for race day
As the Naval Air Station North Island-NASCAR race hits the 100-day mark until racers shift into high gear and burn rubber on the birthplace of naval aviation, different Navy commands all throughout San Diego met on March 11 in Coronado to be paired with drivers. Thirty-eight commands, including Naval Base Coronado, the USS Carl Vinson […]
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Coronado-based USS Abraham Lincoln launches jet attacks against Iran
Coronado-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was involved in the first wave of the United States’ joint attack with Israel against Iran on Saturday. According to U.S. Central Command (CentCom), the United States and partner forces began striking targets at 1:15 a.m. ET to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus. The Lincoln launched jet attacks […]
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The city discusses grab-and-go restaurant parking
At least one Coronado City Council member is suggesting a change in downtown parking requirements in hopes of getting take-out restaurants to fill empty retail spaces. But colleagues say the idea may not be as simple, or as welcome, as it sounds. At a Jan. 20 meeting, Council member Mark Fleming called for a change to […]
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Wellness and business: Coronado surfer transforms old boards into art
Colored glass tiles are spread out inside Joshua Ducharme’s studio – a converted garage at the artist’s Coronado Cays home. Ducharme smiles as he admires a newly purchased yellow-orange stained glass, approximately 24×24-inches, among the mixed red, purple, green, pink and yellow glass tiles. In late January, Ducharme outlines hibiscus and plumeria flowers for a […]
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Coronado school trustees to consider campus cell phone bans during upcoming meetings
The Coronado Unified School District trustees are expected to consider a future ban on cell phones and other electronic devices at an upcoming meeting. The district hosted a community forum on Feb. 3, led by Superintendent Karl Mueller, to answer questions about potential policy changes. The potential ban would mean kids are allowed to bring […]
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Coronado city council reiterates guidelines to support federal law enforcement
Amid a nationwide controversy with the Trump administration’s actions on immigration and deportation, Coronado City Council kept its longstanding legislative policy on the city’s relationship with federal law enforcement agencies, but did reiterate its support for local, state and federal law enforcement. In a meeting Jan. 20 about legislative policy guidelines, the most contentious issue […]
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San Diego wages increase — Will Coronado follow?
In September, the San Diego City Council voted to raise the city’s minimum wage for certain hospitality workers to $25 an hour over the next four years, with the first increase taking effect in July 2026. With Coronado serving as a major tourism hub — and many of its hospitality workers commuting from San Diego […]
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San Diego leaders oppose Trump’s proposed offshore oil drilling for California
The Trump administration has opened the door for offshore drilling along California’s coastline, and experts say it is unclear whether rigs will go up west of Coronado’s shores — and whether city beaches could face possible oil pollution as of 2027. The program, which repeals Biden administration restrictions on offshore drilling across 625 million acres […]
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Sinkhole caused by second water main leak under streets of Coronado
A sinkhole that shut down part of Orange Avenue for hours on New Year’s Eve was caused by a leaking water main – the second in a month, according to Brian Barreto from California American Water (Cal-Am), the company that provides water and wastewater services to the island. The Coronado Police Department announced on Jan. […]
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Coronado calls for accountability and funding from Mexico in the new year
The city of Coronado faces a pervasive reality with the start of a new year: more beach closures. From the Silver Strand shoreline to North Island, Coronado beaches were closed at the start of 2026 due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards resulting from transborder sewage pollution emanating from Mexico. Water data by the U.S. […]
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New Year’s resolutions — to do, or not to do?
It’s that time of the year again: New calendars. New journals with thought-provoking questions. And new goals to think about – or not think about. New Year’s resolutions on Coronado can mean a lot of different things, but for some, it’s a practice of the past. Edith Salas, a real estate broker who’s lived on […]
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Rotary Santa program spreads Christmas Eve cheer in Coronado
“Ho! Ho! Ho!” That is the magical greeting being heard by Coronado residents as the local Rotary Club continues its annual gift-giving program this Christmas Eve. According to the club, Santa Claus will stop at hundreds of homes in Coronado marking the 96th year of memorable visits for everyone from newborns to 90-year-old residents. “Its […]
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Coronado girls’ water polo off to undefeated start
Roughly a year after finishing the season with 10 consecutive losses for a record of 3-17, the 2025-26 Coronado High School girls’ water polo team is off to as good a start as possible. In head coach David Throop’s first season at the helm, and after making the move from Division 1 to Division 2, […]
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What the former mayor of Coronado has been up to
Richard Bailey is not saying whether he plans to run for City Council in San Diego, but the former Coronado mayor has moved to Point Loma, launched a social media campaign on city governance and is leading tours that focus on “Policy Over Politics” in California’s second-largest metropolis. Bailey, who became Coronado’s youngest mayor at […]