Naval Air Station North Island has ramped up security measures in the aftermath of a memo from the FBI warning of potential drone attacks from Iran on California. The warning was originally obtained by ABC News and was reportedly sent in early February before the war on the Middle Eastern country started. “Iran allegedly aspired […]
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Naval Air Station North Island increases security measures as war in Mideast expands
Naval Base Coronado, which includes Naval Air Station North Island, announced on March 1 that it has increased security measures at all nine installations as the war between Israel-U.S. and Iran spreads through the Middle East. Coronado-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is on the front lines, launching the first attacks on Feb. 28, and […]
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Former Coronado mayor Richard Bailey announces run for San Diego City Council
He’s back in business – or politics, it seems. Richard Bailey, the former Coronado mayor who recently said he had “no desire” to get back into politics once he left office, has announced that he is running for City Council – in San Diego. In a video post on Instagram last week, Bailey said: “If […]
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Coronado-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is deployed in the Arabian Sea
Coronado-based aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is currently operating in the Arabian Sea, according to U.S. Central Command (CentCom). The carrier will be conducting air operations while waiting for the USS Gerald R. Ford, another aircraft carrier homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. It was accompanied by two military supply ships and two U.S. Coast Guard […]
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Pipeline ruptures releasing gallons of raw sewage in the Tijuana River Valley
For the second time in a month, a pipeline carrying raw sewage from Tijuana has ruptured, unleashing raw sewage. But, this time, the sewage was captured by a dam on the U.S. side and failed to reach the Tijuana River channel, according to U.S. officials. The earlier pipeline collapse sent millions of gallons into the […]
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County supervisor: IBWC’s Tijuana River clean up failed. What happened during a weekslong pilot project?
A pilot project designed to use nanobubble technology for Tijuana River cleanup had to be shut down after trash buildup and flooding wrecked the experiment. A company report on the project claims it successfully killed pathogens before operations were overwhelmed. Supervisor Paloma Aguirre addressed the pilot project in the Tijuana River Valley, saying, “the nanobubble […]
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County of San Diego OKs temporary fix to reduce toxic gas along Tijuana River
On Jan. 28 the board approved to direct $8.75 million from the county’s reserves to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis. The money will be earmarked for modification of concrete pipes in the Tijuana River Valley ($2.5 million), additional health studies ($2.25 million) and the distribution of air filters to South Bay households ($4 million). […]
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Improvements added to Shores median project
Coronado City Council members have approved $1.6 million in additional landscaping along State Route 75 to make the median corridor more appealing. The project upgrades to the highway corridor initially were approved during fiscal year 2019-20, but the council decision Jan. 20 provides for additional work. According to a staff report, this project adds to […]
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Coronado’s Terrible Orchestra is looking for more “terrible” players
The Coronado Terrible Orchestra, known for its fun and not-too-serious nature, is looking for people to join its terrible ranks for the new year. The ensemble was formed in 2025 to “bridge the gap between private practicing and ensemble performing,” wrote Cassie O’Hanlon, a flute teacher and director of the program. They were founded on […]
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Editor’s picks: The Coronado News’ best of 2025
By now you are probably tired of seeing the yearly roundups, the “wrapped” versions of every music, fitness and social media site you are a part of. But sitting down to reflect on the stories our paper has covered over the past year, I realized that it’s actually a very important exercise to take inventory […]
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Meet Claudia Ludlow and Marco Tabet, Discover Coronado’s interim leaders
Claudia Ludlow and Marco Tabet were appointed as interim chair and interim vice chair of Discover Coronado, the city’s tourism marketing organization. They both have extensive experience in hospitality and with Coronado’s tourism industry. They will serve in the role temporarily until June 30, 2026. Ludlow previously served as vice chair from 2013-2014 and chair […]
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Op-Ed: Year-end reflections from our full-time reporters
It’s the end of another calendar year, and for us at The Coronado News, that means taking time to reflect on all of the stories we’ve covered in 2025. With each story, it becomes exceedingly more clear that fair, accurate and balanced community journalism is so important — and that’s what we strive to produce […]
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The United States and Mexico sign Minute 333
The U.S. and Mexico signed a new agreement, Minute 333, outlining projects and timelines for both countries to reduce cross-border sewage pollution from Tijuana. David Fotouhi, deputy administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), unveiled Minute 333 on Dec. 15 calling it another “historic milestone” in the federal administration’s effort to urgently and […]
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2025 CHS fall sports recap
As the winter season is in full effect for Coronado High School athletics, here’s a recap of the fall season, taking a look at how the Islanders fared in their respective sports. The football team had a solid season behind their first-year starting quarterback, sophomore Jack O’Sullivan. The Islanders finished the year at 6-4 before […]
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A $21 million plan to build new, electric ferries serving Coronado
Coronado could be among the first cities in California to welcome passenger ferries that are designed and constructed with all-electric power. Flagship Cruises & Events, in partnership with Aurora Marine Design, issued a bid package on Dec. 5 offering shipyards an opportunity to build the two vessels, which would replace diesel-powered ferries now running between […]
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Student-led blanket drive benefits veterans this holiday season
The Coronado High School Architecture and Design Club is looking to spread warmth and holiday cheer in a blanket drive for homeless veterans in need. Through Dec. 15, the club is accepting blankets at collection boxes placed inside the front offices at Coronado High School, Coronado Middle School and Village Elementary School. “Our veterans sacrifice […]