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.

                                        Link to Coronado Dreaming, Giddeon, and The Supplemental Tourist

                                      One day only - expires Saturday May 18th at…

The NEW  Coronado Unit of Rady Children's Hospital will hold its last meeting of the year before 'breaking" for the summer, so if YOU haven't joined us yet, PLEASE "come on down!"  We'd love to meet you and get you as thrilled about the exciting plans in the works for Rady Children's Hospital as we are!  



The meeting is THIS Tuesday, May 21 at 1216 Churchill Place... we start at 6:30 p.m. with a wine…

This is the time when our District builds its budget, in detail, for the following school year.  CUSD continues to face fiscal challenges, largely due to the State of California taking over 22% off the top of our main source of funds.  This cost the District approximately $4.5 million in 2012-13 alone.  Due to the fiscal prudence of our Boards of Directors through the years, CUSD has been able to use reserve funds to maintain its excellent educational program through these…

“Island Glow” is the complimentary column to “Island Style” as your go-to beauty wellness guide to enhance the way you feel because when you feel good, you’ll look good! When we are healthy, happy, and balanced, we have true quality of life. Beauty through health is achieved in how we nourish ourselves in our thoughts, activities, surroundings, and products. Self care is essential for a foundation of inner wellness that will glow from the inside out.…

While checking out the local boutique fashion scene, I came across two great warm weather dresses. One was a boutique find and the other was inspired from street style on Orange Avenue. I have accessorized the dresses with online shopping finds to complete the "island style."

At BE Styled, I came across this great Juicy Couture linen blend ruffled dress priced at $120 with just a small and medium left in…

Jordan making a pass 

The Elite 11 Quarterback Camps are a series of premier recruit camps for high school athletes. They make seven stops on their tour around the country, and Coronado High School's very own Jordan Narramore has been one of the few selected to attend the San Francisco camp this Friday, May 17th. Put on by Nike and ESPN, the QB's will be coached by big name quarterbacks from teams around the country. This is a…

Shacknai home returns to the market

A historic Coronado mansion where two mysterious deaths occurred in 2011 returned to the market Wednesday after an extreme remodel. The asking price for the home, where Arizona millionaire Jonah Shacknai’s son and girlfriend died, is $16.9 million. The Coronado…

Photo credit: Surf's Up Studios

This event is sold out!  May 19th at 8am.  Bridge will be open to vehicles during event.



Thousands of runners and walkers will take over the Coronado Bay Bridge on Sunday for the Navy’s 27th annual Bay Bridge Run/Walk.

The four-mile walk and run starts at 8 a.m. Participants begin their route from the Hilton San Diego Bayfront over the Coronado…

It is often rare in the 21st century to find a business focused on customer service. Sometimes, in fact, good service seems like an endangered idea or species.

Step into the office of Dr. Stephen J. Moffett, Optometrist and you are greeted by Sue Shirey, a long time Coronado mom with a friendly demeanor and smile.…

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The executive officer of Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1 was relieved May 16 because of inappropriate comments sent in text messages and e-mails to members of his command.



Cmdr. Allen Maestas was relieved by Commander of Naval Beach Group (NBG) 1, Capt. Kevin Flanagan. Lt. Cmdr. Geoffrey Belanger, BMU-1 operations officer, has…