An injury accident at 3pm near 4th and C closed streets and caused a backup of traffic.  All streets are now open as of 3:45pm.  Source:  City of Coronado Twitter Feed

Images from Memorial Day Services in Coronado over the years. Photos by Joe Ditler.

MEMORIAL DAY 2013

A Time To Honor Our…

Join Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge, Tuesday May 28, as they combine forces with Iron Fist Brewing Company to create a 5-course beer paired dinner, $55. This will be Leroy’s last pairing event until the fall.

Iron Fist’s approach to brewing mirrors Leroy’s eclectic concept; take traditional styles and flavors and use them in ways that are anything but traditional. These shared ideals make for an organic partnership between Leroy’s and Iron Fist for this dinner.…

The California Department of Transportation has issued a permit for filming on the San Diego-Coronado Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. The toll plaza will be the base for the crew and the vehicles being filmed. The California Highway Patrol will escort outbound traffic on Fourth Street from Orange Avenue to the toll plaza and hold it for approximately two minutes while the outgoing bridge traffic clears and the filming can begin.  …

Thank you to the Coronado Police Department for making this information available to the public. This is a partial list.

Crimes Reported

Petty Theft

Skateboard ($100) stolen from school area

5-9

Fraudulent Use of Access Card or Account Information (Over $400)

Unknown suspect(s) obtained the victim’s credit account and made six fraudulent charges…

The contestants show off their smiles, crowns and sashes at the end of the competition.

A week after Dana Hutchison was crowned Miss Coronado USA and Taylor Nelson was crowned Miss Coronado Teen USA, five contestants put their best red, white and blue outfits to the test for Little Miss and Little Mister Coronado. 

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Contractors get prision for Navy bribes

SAN DIEGO — A federal judge sentenced two owners of defense contracting firms in Poway to three years each in federal prison Monday for their roles in a bribery and fraud scandal that went on for nearly a decade at North Island Naval Air Station.…

I have lived in Coronado for almost two years and have yet to see "Wampler's Ascent".  I know, I know, it's shameful.  It seems that every time it has played in town we have a soccer tournament or are traveling somewhere else.  Even though I have never seen the film, I can tell you that I know the people and it's worth your donation, your time and your bringing…

         



Surfing since age eleven, it is only appropriate that local surf enthusiast Stan Searfus would be pioneering the City of Coronado Recreation Center’s new summer surf camp beginning June 17, 2013.  Above photo:  Stan Searfus pictured far left with fellow surfers.

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Try to remember what life was like in late 2008 and early 2009. The stock market had been on a gut-wrenching decline for more than 5 months.  Each day seemed to continue on the same downward path.

During that tumultuous season, we did our best to remain rational as our instincts and past experience suggested that  the market decline would not continue forever.  Companies weren't all going out of business and…

Yappy Hour with a Purpose.  Last Wednesday of every month from 5p-6:30p at McP's Irish Pub.  Follow Fido on Wednesday, May 29th to Yappy Hour a monthly cocktail party for canines and all animal lovers.…

Summer Nights at BE Polished....Late Night Wednesday's have arrived! Open 11 to 7 starting this Wednesday, May 22,  all summer long...Come discover our fume free, eco-luxe nail lounge and boutique at 1113 Adella Avenue where we feature non toxic products, lounge style manicures and pedicures.  Fashion lacquers by Butter London & Zoya. Price range $20 and up.  …

       Weekly Market Update, May 20, 2013

Presented by Michael Manning

General Market News

• After testing the 1.95-percent level before retreating to 1.86 percent last Friday, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was back up to 1.95 percent on Monday morning. This is a key number for the 10-year; should…

Bicycle Corrals:  The City is currently awaiting the arrival of eight bicycle corrals that will be installed on various City streets near Orange Avenue. The corrals were expected to arrive this week; however, the manufacturer stated that delivery has been delayed until the week of May 27. Once received, City staff will work as quickly as possible to install the corrals. Notifications to nearby residents and businesses will be made in advance of their…

The newest adventure of the Starfleet gang has hit the big screen, Star Trek Into Darkness is now showing at Coronado Village Theater. 

Not being a huge Trek fan, I thought I would find the film confusing and…

Seventh graders Jamie and Daniel, KCMS anchors, host a live broadcast during Spring Faire.

Coronado Middle School hosted its annual Spring Faire Wednesday, May 15 from 5:30-7 p.m.

The campus was open for students in grades 6-8 and rising fifth graders as well.  The…

Another in a regular series of fascinating, intriguing, or thoughtful tales about people and places in Nado history -- presented by your Coronado Historical Association

Yes, Coronado had its own blimp hangar; a massive structure built all of wood and clearly visible from all around Coronado, from downtown San Diego, and from high atop Point Loma. 

The hangar was built in…

Photo Credit: Sophia Zaller

Road Raged Driver Hits Motorcycle on Coronado Bridge

A road raged driver intentionally hit a motorcycle carrying two people on the Coronado Bridge, San Diego Police Department officials confirmed.

The incident happened just before 6 p.m. on Saturday in westbound traffic atop the Coronado Bay Bridge.…

Come join us for another wonderful Open Gallery Night from 6 to 8pm on Friday May 24th.  Local artist Tina Christiansen joins us again for an exciting painting demonstration and will also have a display of her beautiful custom silk scarves available.   An added treat will be tasting brought…

Photo credit: Janet Manosalvas

SAN DIEGO — In the ocean off Coronado, a Navy team has discovered a relic worthy of display in a military museum: a torpedo of the kind deployed in the late 19th century, considered a technological marvel in its day.