Coronado has declared a state of emergency for the potentially record-breaking El Niño anticipated this winter. The city is currently under an advisory status as Coronado is expected to see a “very serious set of conditions,” according to City Manager Tina Friend. It’s possible that the city will see flooding, stormwater intrusion, obstruction and overloading […]
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Not sure how to prepare for winter storms? Take a look at this guide
Scientists are predicting stronger storms this winter season influenced by a Super El Niño. The City of Coronado provides up to 10 sandbags per household to prepare and stay safe during winter storms, according to its online storm preparedness page. “We encourage everyone (to) check it out,” said City Manager Tina Friend in September, noting […]
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Coronado is moving emergency notification systems from Nixle to Everbridge
The Coronado Police Department has shifted to a new system for providing emergency notification to residents, launching the Everbridge community alert platform. Beginning Oct. 7, the department started a six-month transition period where notifications will be sent through both Nixle, the current program, and Everbridge, until April 1. “However, Nixle subscriptions will not carry over […]
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How to prevent and protect from West Nile virus
With Coronado residents contracting West Nile virus from infected mosquitoes, San Diego County has outlined some steps to prevent getting the disease. The best way is to protect from mosquito bites, the county reports. The virus is not spread from person to person but by getting bit by a mosquito carrying it. That means using […]
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Coronado police stops attempted robbery at Wells Fargo Bank
Coronado police stopped a robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank on Orange Avenue on Sept. 22, arriving at the scene while the suspect was still in the bank. According to the Coronado Police Department (CPD), a 46-year-old male passed a note to the bank teller demanding money. An employee contacted the police and officers arrived […]
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CUSD committee will look into air conditioning for Coronado public schools
CUSD Superintendent Karl Mueller announced a newly appointed district committee will explore air-conditioning options that may cost $40 million for public schools in the city during a governing board meeting on Sept. 10. According to this month’s student board representative report, approximately one week of minimum days have been declared during the recent heat wave […]
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Coronado’s 2026 cross country season underway at the Vaquero Stampede
Coronado High School cross country athletes embark on a new season and look to build on times established after the Vaquero Stampede Cross Country Invitational where three Islanders finished in the top 50 runners across their divisions. Coronado High School cross country began its 2026 season at the Vaquero Stampede on Aug. 22 where 15 […]
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Op-Ed: North American trade helped create Tijuana’s growth, industry should help pay for the infrastructure
For decades, untreated sewage flowing from Tijuana into the U.S. has closed beaches, threatened public health, damaged the environment, and disrupted military training. Both the U.S. and Mexico have spent heavily trying to contain the crisis, yet Tijuana’s wastewater system has not kept pace with rapid industrial and population growth. The problem is not simply […]
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Coronado Junior Woman’s Club presents A Taste of Coronado
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club will present its 17th annual “A Taste of Coronado” event on Oct. 7 to highlight Coronado’s culinary scene and local businesses while raising funds in support of Promises2Kids, this year’s nonprofit beneficiary. “We’re committed to strengthening our community through service, philanthropy and meaningful connections,” said Sara Stillman, co-chair of the […]
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Editor’s note: We want to hear about your current experience with the sewage crisis
The Coronado News is working on a story analyzing how the Tijuana sewage crisis is personally affecting the every day lives of Coronado residents and visitors. Local beaches continue to be closed down due to untreated sewage entering the Pacific Ocean, limiting beach activity. We’re curious how our readers are most affected by the crisis: […]
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Frog-X parachute jumpers performed this year for the Fourth of July
The Frog-X parachute team came back to Coronado for another aerial demonstration this Fourth of July. The parachute team is an extreme aerial skydiving and exhibition team owned and operated by disabled military veterans, largely consisting of former U.S. Special Forces and Navy SEALs.
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Schedule of events for Coronado’s 2026 Fourth of July celebration
The Coronado Fourth of July celebration if fast approaching, and with a full day of events planned and over 100,000 people expected to come to the island, preparation is key. The Coronado Fourth of July board in the past has recommended visitors plan ahead for the crowds by finding a legal parking spot and bringing […]
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Visit us on July 4 to win a t-shirt featuring artwork from a local artist
Editor’s note: This is an advertisement feature from The Coronado News. The Coronado News will be giving away free shirts — featuring artwork from Coronado resident Maylen Nelson — on the 4th of July. Residents and visitors alike are welcome to enter our FREE drawing. The guidelines are simple: Stop by our table along the […]
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Contest: Vote for ‘2026 Best of Coronado News’
Editor’s note: This is an advertisement feature from The Coronado News June 5 is the last day to vote for the “Best of Coronado” competition, hosted by The Coronado News. The goal of the “2026 Best of Coronado News” is to highlight the businesses in the 92118 zip code that make our island town unique. […]
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The downtown beautification project: A quarter of a century in the making
Residents will be seeing a lot of changes in the heart of Coronado as the downtown beautification project becomes a priority – a plan City Council members are heavily pushing. Council members are fed up with the lack of progress on the Orange Avenue improvement project, an assignment that’s been in the works since the […]
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New head football coach Josh Dean preps for new program
It is only 6:45 a.m. on a Wednesday morning in April, but Josh Dean, the new head football coach at Coronado High School, is already blasting punk rock and moving through the school’s weight room. His players are preparing for games a full four months away, but Dean knows that building and maintaining team culture […]