Now that we’ve had some time to process the Port of San Diego’s closed-door decision terminating its lease with the current operator of the Coronado Ferry Landing, it’s clear one thing is still missing: answers. It was a decision that sent confusion rippling through the community. With no guarantee of a lease extension to Port […]
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Coronado schools rank No. 2 in county in math and English
By the time students graduate from high school, hundreds of people have poured into their academic and personal development, whether that be parents, teachers, counselors, district leaders or other family members, to name a few. And for good reason: Our children are our most precious assets. In Coronado, the community surrounding the school district is […]
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Why drivers in Coronado are getting ticketed for parking too close to a crosswalk
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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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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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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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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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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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 to host public safety open house
Each year, Coronado is home to a dozen fire and police agencies from around San Diego County for its yearly public safety open house. This event, on Oct. 5, kicks off the start of National Fire Prevention Week. “It’s a big event,” Fire Chief Jayson Summers said, estimating around 5,000-10,000 people showed up last year. […]
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Tijuana River ‘hotspot’ is the source of airborne pollutants
In a new study that tracks air pollution, researchers confirmed a definitive link between the alarming levels of toxic gas in South County and the untreated sewage and wastewater that enters the Tijuana River from Mexico. Scientists found high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide and hundreds of toxic gases in the air, originating from untreated waters […]
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Imperial Beach mayoral vacancy filled, leaving District 3 councilmember seat open
The Imperial Beach City Council swore in Mitch McKay as the city’s new mayor at an Aug. 20 meeting, and his empty council seat will now be filled through an appointment and application process. The string of vacancies on Imperial Beach’s council started when Paloma Aguirre, the former mayor, was elected as the District 1 […]
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Coronado to enforce plastic-free regulations beginning Sept. 16
Food service and retail facilities will be expected to comply with regulations for single-use plastics and polystyrene in September after the City of Coronado adopted new rules earlier this year. On Sept. 16, establishments that use polystyrene and single-use plastic foodware and utensils, beverage bottles, bags and balloons can face penalties from the city for […]
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Art Outside the Box project reimagines Orange Avenue’s utility boxes
Coronado’s utility boxes along Orange Avenue have gotten a new look, drawing inspiration from the location’s storied past. The utility boxes lining Coronado’s Orange Avenue had been decorated with colorful, imaginative art created by local students since 2015. The goal was to enhance the Emerald Isle’s main street with a sense of community, history and […]
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Temporary increase in North Island jet operations
Naval Air Station North Island expects an increase in military flights above and around Coronado over the next few weeks as pilots train for military operations and deployment, according to a Navy spokesman. “The current increase is due to normal carrier air wing training combined with T‑34 familiarization flights for Navy midshipmen,” said Kevin Dixon, […]
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Naval Base Coronado has a new commanding officer
Capt. Loren Jacobi is the new commanding officer of Naval Base Coronado, taking over for Capt. Ladislao Montero after 18 months of leadership at the base. Montero will move on to become chief of staff for Navy Region Southwest under Rear Adm. Rich Jarrett. Jacobi praised Montero during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Air Station […]
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Coronado resident Jane Mitchell wins her 29th Emmy
Coronado resident Jane Mitchell has won her 29th Emmy award, the latest one awarded for her documentary on the 75th anniversary of the Coronado Fourth of July parade. Mitchell, a former TV journalist, created a passion project last year for her home town’s Independence Day celebration – and received her next Emmy for it. She […]