LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. At least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was […]
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Wildfires latest: 153,000 residents still under evacuation as Kenneth Fire order lifted
Firefighters are hoping for a break Friday from the fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation’s second-largest city on edge. On Thursday afternoon, the Kenneth Fire started in the San Fernando Valley. It moved into neighboring Ventura County, but a […]
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The Coronado News’ print edition will be delivered a day late this week
Editor’s note: Due to a federal holiday on Jan. 9, The Coronado News’ print edition will be delivered to the mailboxes of Coronado residents on Jan. 11, instead of Jan. 10. We are sorry for the delay. Until then, check out our most recent stories on our homepage at thecoronadonews.com.
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Four local leaders announce bid for county supervisor
County Supervisor Nora Vargas announced that she is stepping down from her second term as supervisor in District 1, weeks after officially winning her position in the November elections – and there has been no hesitation from local officials interested in taking her spot. So far, four local leaders have announced their interest in running […]
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A foster organization finds its way to Coronado
Thirty kids rushed to the side of the field at Petco Park. They wore Padres gear on their small frames and big smiles on their faces. A large hand reached down to grab a ball one of the kids held and autographed it. Jason Adam. It was this past September and he just moved to […]
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A joyous tradition of holiday lights returns to Coronado
“Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, yeah!” said the voice of one kid who joined in unison with a countdown heard throughout a Coronado intersection as green, red, orange and blue bulbs flickered over Rotary Plaza. That was the moment, as if picked directly for a Hallmark film, crowds awaited after […]
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Coronado boys basketball team has tipped off the 2024-2025 season
The Coronado High School boys basketball team tipped off its 2024-2025 season in late November, defeating Mar Vista 74-55. The Islanders were 6-2 as of Dec. 9, after beating Patrick Henry High School 62-39. Coronado is trying to rebound after a down season last year. The Islanders finished 6-23, missed the playoffs and dropped into […]
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Behind Coronado’s Christmas glow: the teamwork behind a 49-year tradition
On the first Friday night of December, the heart of Coronado transforms into a colorfully festive tableau, with Rotary Plaza’s towering pine at its center. This year, the Coronado Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade on Dec. 6 will mark the city’s 49th annual celebration. Behind the sparking lights lies an orchestration led by the […]
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Lockdown lifted at Coronado High School
Editor’s note: This page will be updated as more information is released. In a news briefing posted on Facebook, the Police Department reported that a 15-year-old student was detained at a nearby park and taken to juvenile hall on suspicion of making a criminal threat on Nov. 21. No weapon was found, according to police. […]
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The possible outcomes for the vacant City Council seat
The Coronado City Council has a vacancy thanks to John Duncan’s mayoral victory, with an empty seat to be filled either through a special election or by appointment from the new council and mayor. To fill open seats in the past, the city has held special elections since at least 1973, according to the Coronado […]
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Results of state ballot measures affecting Coronado
As results are flooding in for the 2024 elections and key races are being called, here are the results to date of 10 California propositions, with outcomes called by the Associated Press: Prop. 2 (Bonds for building schools): Passed With passage of this proposition, the state can borrow $10 billion to build or renovate K-12 […]
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Coronado Unified reports district excels across English, Math and Science
Coronado Unified leaders said they are reviewing safety policies in the aftermath of a recent missing-child incident. “Changes are happening immediately,” board President Alexia Palacios-Peters said. “This is not something that is being pushed to later, it’s happening now because this absolutely cannot happen. We will continue to have discussions about that and do everything […]
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Discounted tickets for military offered through San Diego’s professional sports teams
Eight San Diego-based professional sports teams have come together to form the San Diego Pro Sports Military Alliance, an online outlet offering discounted tickets to military personnel, veterans and their families. The new promotion kicked off with a press conference Oct. 3 aboard the USS Midway. Spanning a multitude of sports and leagues with teams […]
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More South County residents to get air purifiers for sewage crisis
San Diego County plans to distribute air purifiers to an estimated 10,000 homes in South County to mitigate the odors caused by sewage flows in the Tijuana River Valley. The Board of Supervisors at a meeting on Oct. 8 announced it will join an effort led by the San Diego Air Pollution Control District whose […]
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Why a Coronado Facebook group bans some local politicians
Editor’s note: The most recent version of this story is updated to show that both Casey Tanaka and Mike Donovan declined to comment about whether or not they knew who conducted the push polls. As of Oct. 2, it appears that John Duncan has access to Coronado Happenings. A decision by the popular “Coronado Happenings” […]
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A mayoral candidate debate with Casey Tanaka and John Duncan
Coronado City Council members and two of this year’s mayoral candidates Casey Tanaka and John Duncan discussed the Coronado Cays, Awaken Church and everything in between, including LGBTQ+ books in the library at The Coronado News mayoral candidate debate on Sept. 24. Mike Donovan, who is the third candidate running for mayor, was unable to […]