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No Ordinary Bench - Remembering Coronado's Kristopher Krohne, USNR (1976 - 2000)



Ensign Kristopher Krohne, USNR, was killed in a T-37 plane crash during a solo training flight in 2000 at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK. The bench at Coronado's Vista del Barco Park serves as a marker to remember Kristopher and his service to our country.  eCoronado.com sat down with his mother, Kay Krohne, to learn more about her beloved son Kristopher.  As Memorial Day approaches, let this story remind us of the men and women that have given their lives to secure our…

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Added by eCoronado on May 23, 2013 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Update: 4th and C Streets Now Open Post Accident


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

Added by eCoronado on May 22, 2013 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Cancelled: Filming on Coronado Bridge Thursday, May 23 from 9am-1pm



Update - this has been cancelled:  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…

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Added by eCoronado on May 22, 2013 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Bicycle Theft and Corrals Update from City Manager's Report - Six Arrested





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…

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Added by eCoronado on May 20, 2013 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Coronado Unit of Rady Children's Hospital Meeting is May 21st - Join Us



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…

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Added by eCoronado on May 17, 2013 at 1:53pm — No Comments

NAB Coronado Executive Officer of Beachmaster Unit 1 Relieved





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…

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Added by eCoronado on May 16, 2013 at 3:17pm — No Comments

San Diego's Coronado Island is the Perfect Family Getaway

I was sitting at breakfast when my 15-year-old daughter took a break from watching “Breaking Bad” on her iPhone and said, “Mom, we should take a girls’ vacation.”

After patting myself on my back for doing something right while trying to act like a sane Mom to four daughters, working full-time, and finding time for my spouse, I set my plan into motion.

With the skills only an experienced multi-tasker could possess, I moved into planning mode. I have always been…

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Added by eCoronado on May 16, 2013 at 2:30pm — No Comments

KCMS Takes a Look at the "E" in STEAM: Engineering (Video)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math = STEAM

This video was produced by KCMS (Coronado Middle School).  For more information on how you can donate to the Coronado Schools Foundation, click here.

Added by eCoronado on May 15, 2013 at 7:30am — No Comments

Coronado Youth Soccer League Fundraiser May 19th

Added by eCoronado on May 14, 2013 at 12:20pm — No Comments

FOX 10's Cory McCloskey Tours the Glorietta Bay Inn (Video)

Click here to watch the MyFoxPhoenix.com video.

FOX 10's Cory McCloskey checks out the Glorietta Bay Inn which overlooks the bay and is located just one block from Coronado's beautiful beach and the world famous Hotel del Coronado.

Glorietta Bay…

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Added by eCoronado on May 14, 2013 at 10:34am — No Comments

City of Coronado Shares Scenic Bike Loop Details

Coronado is working on the next phase of its Scenic Loop for bicyclists that, once completed, will take riders on a more protected ride around the City's Village area.



The idea for the Coronado Scenic Loop came from a group of residents and bicycling enthusiasts, many of whom would later become members of the City's Bicycle Advisory Committee. The group felt it would be nice for residents and visitors to be able to safely ride their bikes around the…

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Added by eCoronado on May 13, 2013 at 8:07am — 1 Comment

Cement Surfing from Adella to Pomona (video)

Just another sunny day "surfing" down one of the "biggest" hills on the "island"...



Trailing behind cam:







Stationary view cam:…



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Added by eCoronado on May 11, 2013 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Remodel of Coronado Craftsman home honors history

‘When we walked in, both our hearts were pounding really hard, because we both knew it was the house we wanted,” said Debbie Vadnais of the Craftsman bungalow she owns with her husband, Paul, in Coronado.

What they first saw in 2010 was a nearly 100-year-old house that was showing its age. The floor was noticeably sloped, and additions and renovations strayed from the home’s Craftsman roots.…

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Added by eCoronado on May 10, 2013 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Boys Tennis CIF Finals Today at 2p

Coronado boys team in the CIF Div III finals against La Jolla Country at Barnes Tennis Club at 2p today.

http://www.barnestenniscenter.com/

Added by eCoronado on May 10, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Divers Inspect Coronado Bridge (Video)



On an average day, more than 70,000 cars and trucks cross the Coronado Bridge suspended hundreds of feet in the air.

Inspectors make sure the roadway is safe and strong on top of the bridge but there's another crew doing important work underwater.

NBC 7 Investigates got exclusive access to the dive team, and their inspection reports.

Click here to read the…

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Added by eCoronado on May 8, 2013 at 10:48am — No Comments

BOGO Offer Today at Burger Lounge from 5pm-7pm - National Burger Month

Today (May 8th) from 5pm-7pm, get a free burger when you buy one burger at Burger Lounge's Coronado location:

922 Orange Ave

(between 9th St & 10th St)

Coronado, CA 92118

Just print the below (click on the image and then print it) and show it to the cashier when you place your order.  Enjoy!…



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Added by eCoronado on May 8, 2013 at 10:30am — No Comments

Walking Tours of Coronado & Glorietta Bay Inn Featured on FOX 10 Arizona (Video)

FOX 10's Andrea Robinson and Rick D'Amico have the…

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Added by eCoronado on May 7, 2013 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Underwater Coronado Bridge Inspection Video on NBC 7 Tonight at 11pm

Tonight at 11pm, NBC 7 San Diego will share the most recent Coronado Bridge inspections that are currently taking place.  The inspections take place every 5 years and the footage will include underwater video.  





Photo Credit:  Sophia…

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Added by eCoronado on May 7, 2013 at 4:34pm — No Comments

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