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 […]
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Labor negotiations between city and first responders continue after more than six months
Coronado Police and Fire department employees are stuck in a tug-of-war with the city over their salary and benefits packages for the next three years. Since contracts ended on June 30, police officers and firefighters have been currently serving the island without active labor agreements, according to Darren Hamilton, president of the Coronado Police Officers Association […]
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Fourth of July road closures and parking info
The Coronado Independence Day celebration will be back on July 4 with an annual parade down Orange Avenue, Frog-X aerial demonstration and fireworks show. To prepare for the over 100,000 people expected to come to the island, here are a few logistics residents and visitors should be aware of. Starting at 7:30 a.m., the main […]
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Following 2025 season, Coronado boys’ lacrosse has strong showing in CIF honors
Correction: The most recent version of the story has been updated to reflect that the Islanders made it to the 5th seed in the Open Division. Even after an early season loss, Coronado High School lacrosse captain Leo Salata knew the Islanders had a strong team – and a chance for a championship. They were […]
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CUSD will vote on a policy allowing 9th graders off campus
The Coronado Unified School District is considering allowing freshmen to leave campus during lunchtime beginning next year. On June 18, the governing board will vote on changes to its open-campus policy, which was last adopted and reviewed in 2018, and currently permits sophomores, juniors and seniors at Coronado High School to leave campus during lunch. […]
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March for veterans scheduled in Coronado on D-Day anniversary
A march to protect military veterans’ benefits and public service jobs is scheduled in Coronado on June 6, the anniversary of D-Day, in support of a similar event at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Mal Sandie, a retired Navy captain who will be leading the march from Spreckels Park to the corner of 4th […]
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Roads open after gas leak on E Avenue and 10th Street
Roads are now open and an evacuation has lifted after a gas leak was reported in the area of 10th Street and E Avenue, according to the Coronado Police Department. The police department confirmed the leak was due to construction workers hitting a gas line while working. As a precaution, several homes were evacuated. Residents […]
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67th Memorial Day remembrance in Star Park
Coronado will continue a 67-year tradition on Monday with the celebration of Memorial Day in Star Park, known to many as the island’s unofficial veterans park. Last year, there was a somber energy suspended around Star Park on this particular day. A ripple of red garrison caps could be seen throughout the crowd – members […]
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Resort and hotel development is on the rise, but has tourism in the San Diego region returned to pre-pandemic levels?
The Hotel del Coronado is nearing the completion of the final phase of its over $550 million development – a $160 million restoration of the Victorian building – right as The Lafayette’s sister hotel, The Baby Grand, a $17 million project, schedules its much anticipated opening in Coronado. Across the street from the Del, The […]