Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The Coronado Library is thrilled to announce that children’s author Mac Barnett (Triangle Mac will be at the library to meet fans and sign books he will share picture book favorites and showcase the deeply impactful ways picture books blend words and illustrations to create a uniquely powerful reading experience Mac will share his passion for picture books and invite children and adults alike to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant joyful and inspiring about this quintessential – and highly participatory – American art form at this all-ages and family-friendly event The Coronado Library was selected with the Coronado Unified School District as one of five libraries in the country at which Mac would appear As the only library West of the Rio Grande that was chosen we are thrilled to host Mac’s public appearance in Coronado for this tour Barnett will visit only five locations as National Ambassador Coronado was selected out of 350 applicants for this honor and is the very first one of his tour This visit is made possible thanks to the Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader Registration is encouraged for this event. Please register each person attending Reserved seats will be held until 3:30 pm after which any open spots will be given to standby seating Award-winning author Mac Barnett is excited to share his passion for picture books with children and adults The tradition of the picture book is a tradition of experimentation Every page turn contains infinite possibilities – a journey of discovery and connections picture books blend words and illustrations to create a uniquely powerful reading experience one that is often the foundation for a lifetime of reading On his nationwide tour as national ambassador Mac invites readers of all ages to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant joyful and inspiring about this quintessential American art form “Children deserve entertaining stories and meaningful art But I’m also eager to speak to adults – who often underestimate or overlook children’s literature – to champion the power of picture books and the brilliance of the kids who read them.” – Mac Barnett National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature In partnership with the Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader, the National Ambassador is an advocate for reading across the country. Learn more about the National Ambassador and Behold! The Picture Book on the Library of Congress’ website: guides.loc.gov/mac-barnett a New York Times–bestselling author of stories for children is the ninth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature His work has been translated into more than 30 languages and sold more than 5 million copies worldwide three New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Awards China’s Chen Bochui International Children’s Literature Award of “Shape Island,” a stop-motion animated series on Apple TV+ based on their best-selling Shapes series of picture books About the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature  The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is an initiative of the Library of Congress with generous support from The Library of Congress James Madison Council The program was established in 2008 by the Library the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader to emphasize the importance of young people’s literature as it relates to lifelong literacy education and the development and betterment of the lives of young people The Coronado Times newspaper provides in-depth coverage of Coronado, CA. 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Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Content may not be re-published online or offline without permission a time to raise awareness and take action against a growing issue affecting older adults in our communities Many people are unaware of just how widespread elder abuse is—or how to recognize and report it these harmful acts often go unnoticed and unreported continuing to rise across San Diego County June 6 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for a free informative presentation led by the County of San Diego’s Aging & Independence Services discover the warning signs to watch and listen for and find out how you can play a role in preventing it This one-hour session is open to all and is especially important for older adults By starting the conversation and spreading awareness To register, please visit ca-coronado.civicrec.com or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk Take a stand against elder abuse—because protecting our elders starts with awareness Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] To feature your event, view our promotional options sonorous harmony as the The Kundert Trio —a captivating ensemble of three violas— presents a concert celebrating the lyrical depth and warm resonance of the often-overlooked middle voice of the string family Lynne Ramsey was First Assistant Principal Viola of the Cleveland Orchestra for 35 years and was the holder of the Charles and Janet Kimball Chair Prior to this appointment she was Principal Viola of the St Paul chamber Orchestra and Principal viola of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra She was also the 2014 recipient of the Maurice W Riley Award from the American Viola Society During her tenure with the SPCO she performed concerti and chamber music with Pinchas Zuckerman in Carnegie hall the Ravinia Festival as well as on tour in the United States In 1986 she was the first foreigner to perform the Walton Viola Concerto with the Beijing Central Philharmonic in their new concert hall Duquesne University and presently at the Cleveland Institute of Music During the summers she teachers and performs regularly in summer festivals including Domaine Forget in Canada The Interlochen Intensive Viola Week and the Karen Tuttle Workshop She formerly taught at the Aspen Music Festival performed as Principal Viola in the Aspen Festival Orchestra and also performed frequently on their chamber music series She has won prizes in international competitions including the Lionel Tertis Competition on the Isle of Man the Bryan Young Artist Competition as well as winning the Juilliard Concerto Competition Ramsey is a graduate of the Juilliard School with a BM and MM in Viola performance Ramsey studied with Karen Tuttle and Ramon Scavelli Kirsten Docter is associate professor of viola and chamber music at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music First prize wins at the Primrose International and American String Teachers Association Viola Competitions launched her on a career that includes a 23-year tenure with the Cavani Quartet and numerous appointments as a master class clinician and teacher Festival appearances include performances at the Aspen Music Festival Yale Summer School of Music and Art at Norfolk Docter formerly served on the chamber music and viola faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music and the University of Michigan She has been a jury member of the Primrose International Viola In the summer she serves on the viola faculty of the Perlman Music Program Ellen Craig has built a varied career spanning music graduating from Oberlin College and Conservatory and earning her master’s degree from Rice University Her performance career included years with the Toledo Symphony where she brought depth and elegance to the orchestral stage With a natural gift for planning and an eye for detail she transitioned into luxury travel design crafting bespoke journeys across the world Her path then led into technology project management where she coordinated complex digital initiatives she is the owner of a boutique hotel in Italy reflecting her family’s 1000-year-old history in the region she offers five-star hospitality in a setting rich with culture and legacy Each chapter of her career reflects her dedication to beauty Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Join us for an unforgettable evening with bestselling author Carl Hiaasen as he discusses his latest wild ride with Dean Nelson the book kicks off with a rainy-day hitchhiker pickup and spirals into a hilarious razor-sharp romp through Florida’s most absurd corners Hear Hiaasen speak about the inspiration behind the novel his take on Florida’s strange and sensational underbelly at one his first events for his latest book A Q&A and book signing will follow the talk This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Fever Beach through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit warwicks.com/event/hiaasen-2025 or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Spreckels Center is inviting the community to celebrate the season in style at its upcoming Spring Tea Party Guests will enjoy an authentic tea experience featuring elegant table settings with fine bone china and silverware The afternoon will include a selection of finger sandwiches The event offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere perfect for sharing with a friend or meeting someone new Tickets are $30 for residents and $35 for nonresidents Advance registration is required by May 1. Sign up online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh St Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] (WCYB) — It hasn’t been an easy past few months for residents in Buchanan County Many are still trying to repair homes that were damaged in the county’s most recent flooding event back in February and now -- county officials confirming with News 5 -- about 140 employees of Coronado Coal one of the county’s largest employers have been laid off based around tax incentives for the number of employees they employ in Buchanan County Adkins was unsure if they still meet the required number following these layoffs but the board of supervisors will meet to discuss this in May “It couldn't come at a worse timemost of the times from what we've seen - I’ve been a supervisor for 14 years - the layoffs are short-lived but if you miss 6 months of payments you lose your home That's very unfortunate,” Adkins said Coronado received a $3.5 million grant from the state combined with a $169 million investment from the company was said to have created 181 jobs at the facility News 5 spoke with several employees who were laid off No one wanted to go on camera because there is a chance Coronado could call them back to work and they did not want to jeopardize that opportunity They each acknowledged these layoffs happen but they were unsure if this one is permanent News 5 reached out to several administrators within Coronado’s headquarters in West Virginia but have not received any answers Three new teams debut in this week’s USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 West Islip (N.Y.) vaults into the rankings after a pair of significant wins another Northeast team on the rise after some quality losses earlier in the year Coronado (Calif.) pushed its win streak to 15 games to start the season Agnes (Va.) when the Saints came out West earlier The top five teams again kept their spots as all of them enjoyed flawless weeks Anthony’s (N.Y.) rallied rom a slow first quarter to defeat Chatham (N.J.) in the Gains for Brains Showcase 4 Darien (Conn.) also won a good matchup in the event A pair of unbeaten public schools move up a spot apiece Manchester Valley (Md.) with record-setting Emma Penczek is up to No 7 Nyack (N.Y.) went across state lines for a quality win As teams from the Northeast head into the heart of their schedule the South and West Regions are gearing up for — or already playing in — playoffs Cambridge (Ga.) and Milton (Ga.) look to build on their strong seasons with each team's previous ranking denoted in parenthesis Compiled by USA Lacrosse writers with input from coaches around the country rankings and records reflect results as of previous Sunday.  Also considered (alphabetical order): Archbishop Carroll (Pa.) USA Lacrosse is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN 52-1765246) The weekend brought a series of beach closures to Coronado as Mexico works to repair a critical segment of its wastewater treatment infrastructure The city’s southern beaches – the Silver Strand Shoreline and Coronado Beach at Avenida Lunar – closed April 12 with the northernmost stretch of Coronado Beach closing on April 13 The closures were prompted by elevated bacteria in the water Mexico began diverting 3-5 million gallons per day (MGD) of untreated wastewater into the Tijuana River on April 8 according to the US Section of the International Water and Boundary Commission The temporary diversion comes as Mexico repairs its International Collector a junction box must be dried so it can be rebuilt with reinforced concrete To remove as much wastewater as possible from the river Mexico activated one pump of its PBCILA lift station on Friday The station is usually turned off during the dry season and the US loaned Mexico a front-end loader to clear sediment around the station’s intake valves turning one pump on is not likely to address all of the 3-5 MGD of sewage being diverted into the river That diversion is expected to end April 17 when Phase 1 of Mexico’s International Collector project is complete The International Collector is a pipeline that carries raw sewage from Tijuana to treatment plants, and it is aging and prone to leaks. Mexico is relining the existing pipeline and will connect a bypass line in the interim. (Read more about that project here.) The project is one of many underway in both Mexico and San Diego to address the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis, in which millions of gallons of untreated wastewater is dumped into the Pacific Ocean each day. An overview of other projects and their timelines is here During Phase 2 of Mexico’s International Collector project the IBWC anticipates that the pipeline will not send wastewater to the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) in San Diego for six days and another pump will send the wastewater to the Mexican coast A start date has not yet been decided for Phase 2 though Giner said the IBWC and Veolia North America are planning for the disruption of wastewater flow Meanwhile, Coronado’s ocean-facing beaches are closed. Updated beach statuses are available on the San Diego County Beach and Bay Program website Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] The Rick & Katie Moore Foundation will coordinate volunteers to sort box and distribute donated food to Junior enlisted families and families in crisis through the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Each year letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States You can help by joining letter carriers and partner organizations in the fight to end hunger by participating Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox on May 10 Local volunteers will then gather at the post office parking lot to sort, box and distribute the food to junior enlisted families and families in crisis through Military Outreach Ministries and New Day Urban Ministries. The Coronado-based public charity, the Rick and Katie Moore Foundation needs volunteers to help with this process on Saturday afternoon about 5000-10000 pounds of food is distributed The Foundation’s Serve4Good program allows volunteers to receive the blessings of helping neighbors in need about 30 volunteers work from 3:30 to 6 pm and then the Foundation’s truck takes the sorted food to New Day Urban Ministries and Military Outreach Ministries food supply stations To volunteer for sorting and boxing at the post office, visit eventbrite.com Step Up to Stamp Out Hunger on May 12th Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] The Coronado community is mourning the loss of one of its own after the unexpected death of a seventh grader earlier this month was celebrated by community members for his enthusiasm “The loss of a child is beyond words It is an unimaginable tragedy that has deeply affected all of us,” said Board President Alexia Palacios-Peters at the CUSD school board meeting last week the boy “suffered a traumatic event and passed peacefully.” Representatives from the district shared that one-on-one counseling services were immediately offered to students and staff and continue to be available on an ongoing basis According to CMS science teacher Krissy Morrow Gabriel had a contagious energy and sense of humor “Gabe was such a joy to have in class,” said Morrow “His enthusiasm for science and curiosity is what every teacher and scientist hopes to have I will miss his endless jokes and attempting to find answers to all of the chemistry and physics questions he would come up with.” shared that Gabriel was full of fun and laughter and loved to “think outside the box.” Toni Trinidad remembered Gabriel as an innovative learner who loved to collaborate with friends “He always had a unique perspective and had fascinating connections to what we were learning,” said Trinidad teacher Kevin Donahue shared that Gabriel loved being outdoors and it was a joy to see him throughout the year “Gabriel had a smile that lit up the room,” said Donahue “He will be truly missed and will always have a special place in our hearts.” Gabriel’s loss will be felt outside of school as well the middle school arm of Coronado Young Life “We are devastated by the loss of Gabe He was super involved and the funniest kid full of so much energy,” said Sarah Urban or a story so wild you couldn’t help but keep thinking about it for days….All in all Superintendent Karl Mueller asked community members to speak to their children colleagues and family members and reach out for support “We are a small community and we are a small district,” said Mueller The bullying in the district is out of control Suspension Rates Up for Coronado Middle School; Discipline Action Guide Outlines Steps for Behavior Interventions Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Changes are coming to the west coast’s largest fireworks show in the wake of new environmental requirements from the state San Diego’s Big Bay Boom will reduce its cumulative total of fireworks pounds by 15 percent in 2025 with an additional 5 percent reduction the following year as a part of its permit agreement with the California Coastal Commission drones will be considered as an option for future Fourth of July fireworks shows will study the potential of a drone-only show or a combination of drones and traditional fireworks This does not mean that the 2025 experience will be less grand: The reduction only applies to the City of San Diego’s show This is the first year that the port is serving as event organizer: Usually the Big Bay Boom is hosted by the Armed Forces YMCA but the nonprofit organization had to pull out after it could not secure the requisite insurance The port stepped in to avoid canceling the iconic event And it’s not simply a beloved part of summer in San Diego: the annual show bolsters the local economy “The most recent economic impact analysis estimated in that in 2024 the Big Bay Boom attracted an estimated 400,000 visitors to the waterfront which generated an economic impact of $100 million,” said Larry Hofreiter director of parks and recreation for the port at an April 15 meeting of the Board of Port Commissioners This is also the first year that the Coastal Commission has required the Big Bay Boom to obtain a coastal development permit which prompted the environmental requirements The port also agreed to conduct sound and water quality monitoring before and after the 2025 event (fireworks are) a very big concern for the Coastal Commission,” said Lesley Nishihira the port’s assistant vice president of planning are being postponed or didn’t even proceed We were able to negotiate these additional factors and commitment to analyze the potential use of drones in the future.” Nishihira said the port will implement a “very thorough” study “There are environmental impacts associated with drones; they aren’t the perfect solution,” she said “We want to make sure that we thoroughly analyze what the trade-offs are and if (they) also achieve the same impact and meaning to the region How many drones would it take to achieve the scale that you get when you look up in the sky and witness a fireworks show?” “The regulatory restrictions that we’re up against here are serious and they could very well take fireworks out of play,” Urtasun said Commissioner Dan Malcolm echoed this sentiment, reminiscing on Imperial Beach’s 2022 swap of fireworks for drones It does not have anywhere near that same visceral effect that fireworks do worried that fireworks could become a thing of the past.” not all of the commissioners were as reticent suggested accelerating the study in time for the 2026 Big Bay Boom and asked staff to look into whether Chula Vista could host future shows noting that the 2026 show will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary “How cool would it be if we’re able to expand to our whole bay front?” he asked he noted that some constituents might have privacy concerns about a drone show and asked that staff include that factor in its study the commission voted unanimously to grant indemnity to vendors for this year’s Big Bay Boom The port will continue to work with vendors the AFYMCA previously used and the nonprofit will continue to raise money for the event If this change will be a benefit to clean air and a nod to climate change … so be it There are so many more dangerous attacks on our democracy that far outweigh importance and concern compared to indulgent toxic displays which last a few minutes and are soon forgotten Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] The sunrise service will be held at the north end of Ocean Boulevard Wear warm clothing and bring a blanket or beach chair Special music by the Coronado Ukulele Club and Russ Peck join Easter Worship with Holy Communion 10:15am at Resurrection Lutheran Church Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] The power utility company Salt River Project is pursuing a plan to convert a coal-fired power plant in eastern Arizona to one fueled by natural gas — a move that the utility says will provide environmental benefits and cost advantages The move contrasts with President Donald Trump's recent order calling on utilities to burn more coal but environmental advocates favor cleaner fuel sources than natural gas SRP’s management in late April presented a proposal to convert the Coronado Generating Station and start gas burning by around 2030 The plan was submitted to the power committee of SRP’s board of directors and will need approval from the full board along with a revised Certificate of Environmental Compatibility from the Arizona Corporation Commission SRP’s management hopes to have an approved plan in hand by June SRP and its ratepayers would face a roughly $100 million price tag to convert to natural gas SRP owns and operates the Coronado Generating Station near St and that means the utility doesn’t need to get the consent of any partners The company has been studying several options and working with the St Johns community to transition the power plant away from coal The plant has the ability to generate up to 762 megawatts of power from two units of roughly the same size That’s nearly 10% of last summer’s peak demand at SRP of 8,200 megawatts The facility has been generating electricity from coal since 1980 which owner Arizona Public Service shut down earlier this year A group of Republican lawmakers in the Arizona House and Senate has also called for more coal use by power plants partly to bolster the economies of rural areas where many of these facilities are located APS also has been working to reduce its reliance on high-pollution fuels and hasn’t announced any changes in its plans for Cholla Also this month, the Trump Administration delayed tougher emissions requirements for 68 coal-burning power plants across the nation, including the Apache Generating Station south of Wilcox in southeast Arizona operated by Arizona Electric Power Cooperative contend there are better options for the Coronado plant than burning natural gas which emits pollutants including carbon dioxide "By converting the Coronado coal plant to gas SRP will lock in new gas for decades to come and its ratepayers will be forced to pay for the project’s high cost," said Sandy Bahr director of the Sierra Club's Grand Canyon chapter in a statement sent to the Arizona Republic battery storage and energy efficiency," she continued gas generation is likely to become less and less economical." Bahr decried what she called the significant impact of methane emissions from burning natural gas on climate change "It's a much more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide," she said But a natural-gas conversion could be a bridge to installing more advanced technologies that could become more prevalent by the 2040s Converting the Coronado plant to run on natural gas would result in carbon-dioxide emissions there at a rate of two-thirds to one-half as much as coal for the amount of energy produced If the conversion plan to natural gas is approved for the Coronado plant the facility likely would run only part-time during high-demand periods Natural-gas units can turn on and ramp up quickly — an important feature during late-afternoon and early-evening summer hours Given the continuing high demand for power in Arizona reflecting new residents moving to the area the emergence of power-hungry industries such as data centers and other factors SRP anticipates pressing power needs ahead especially in the years around and after 2030 “We’re looking at all options to meet that capacity need,” Smedley said Other possibilities might include solar and biomass power while small-scale nuclear reactors also could be in the mix Changes to SRP’s workforce on the site would depend on what actions the utility pursues SRP currently employs about 150 people at the Coronado plant the utility would need to select a gas supplier and arrange for a pipeline to be connected to the Coronado facility SRP expects the conversion to cost around $100 million Smedley described a natural-gas conversion as a fairly low-cost option “This involves much lower capital costs than other alternatives,” he said the conversion option through 2045 would save customers about $300 million relative to building a new natural-gas facility and about $1.2 billion relative to utilizing new long-duration lithium-ion batteries over the same period SRP relied on coal for about 16% of its power generation and natural gas for 38% The utility aims to reduce the contribution of those two carbon-emitting power sources to 30% or below by 2035 Reach the writer at russ.wiles@arizonarepublic.com The Coronado Promenade Concerts Board of Directors today unveiled their 2025 16-concert schedule for summer “Concerts in the Park.” Board President Cathy Brown shared “We are celebrating 55 fabulous years of wonderful music and are exceptionally proud of the lineup for this summer We have returning bands from last year and years past plus four new bands delivering fresh and exciting sounds We are also very proud to announce that on August 3 we will be celebrating Military Appreciation Day with the fan-favorite from Nashville Concerts run every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend starting at 6:00pm The concerts are made possible by the generosity of sponsors your donations to the Red Buckets and by the City of Coronado which maintains the beautiful Spreckels Park features two bands: Coronado Concert Band at 4:30 pm returning from last year is a band featuring a former lead singer from The Mamas & the Papas Laurie Beebe Lewis and the Electric Underground the Navy’s 32nd Street Brass Band will perform June 15 is Father’s Day and Ron’s Garage will treat us to some excellent classic rock and there’s no better way to bring in the summer than on June 22 with the Surf City Allstars and some Beach Boys tunes Albert & T-Bell will be back offering dance lessons right before the June 29 concert featuring one of our new swing bands for this summer Returning from last year and kicking off July are two super fun dance bands: July 6 and July 13 respectively will feature Nate Nathan and the MacDaddy-O’s and the San Diego Padres house band July 20 features a new Los Angeles dance band and don’t let the name fool you The Pine Mountain Logs are fabulous and will have everyone up dancing in minutes Bringing some yacht rock to the schedule will be another new band The ‘80s are returning on August 10 with San Diego’s own BetaMaxx The final two concerts feature one new and one long-time favorite Mirage – Visions of Fleetwood Mac will perform; and closing out the season on August 31 will be Coronado’s own Crown Town featuring Matt Heinecke Sincerest and heartfelt thank yous from Coronado Promenade Concerts to this year’s SPONSORS: The Auen Foundation Click HERE for a PRINTABLE PDF schedule Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Join the Library and Adventures by the Book for a special author event in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi TikTok and IG megastar and founder of Ahnest Kitchen debut novelist and attorney Rosa Kwon Easton and New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris will all be sharing their stories Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of one of the listed authors books through Adventures by the Book Please visit adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/aapi-coronadopl-5-13-25/ for more information Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] The 2025 UIL state baseball playoffs are here for teams across El Paso and Texas beginning with the bidistrict round on Thursday Coronado is in the playoffs for the first time since 2018 Americas is in Class 5A for the first time after moving down from Class 6A where it was a perennial playoff participant and Ysleta has become a consistent winner under coach Rene Solis Winners in the bidistrict round will advance to the area round scheduled for May 8-10 10 a.m Saturday at Americas if necessary.Class 5A 30 minutes after Game 2 if necessary.Horizon vs Saturday at Mountain View if necessary.Class 4A noon Saturday at Riverside if necessary.Clint vs at Clint 30 minutes after Game 2 if necessary.Class 3A Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on x (KGTV) - There is renewed hope that the Coronado Bridge may soon have a fence installed to prevent people from committing suicide by jumping off it "I'm just hopeful that it's going to happen as soon as possible," says Rhonda Haiston the founder of the Coronado/San Diego Bridge Collaborative for Suicide Prevention Caltrans confirmed to ABC 10News that they've signed a contract with the company Myers and Traylor to "design and construct" a fence spanning the full length of the bridge The design will feature a mesh fence between vertical poles similar to renderings presented during a 2022 meeting about the project the collaborative has focused on a singular goal: to create some form of barrier to save lives "Our motto when we created the collaborative is #NotOneMoreLife over 500 people are estimated to have taken their lives by jumping from the bridge Building some kind of barrier has been a hot topic for more than a decade In 2016, then-state Senator Ben Hueso began advocating for enhanced safety measures sponsoring various bills for studies and funding In 2019, Caltrans installed four-inch spikes to deter potential jumpers. Other advocacy efforts have included numerous public meetings addressing feasibility studies Haiston sees the new contract as a major milestone It gives her hope that all the hard work her group has done will pay off “For the people who have lost someone on the bridge I’m sure that it’s just something incredible,” she said several steps remain before the project can be completed A representative from Myers and Traylor stated that the company is still looking for the optimal way to secure the fence to the bridge They also need to develop a maintenance and repair plan to ensure its durability Caltrans has already secured $90 million of the projected $140 million cost and hopes to finish the project by 2028 Haiston's group is working to establish a memorial in Tidelands Park to honor those who have lost their lives on the bridge If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts Contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or the San Diego County Crisis Line at 888-724-7240 Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Time Out straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Worldwide follows a group of longtime college friends who reunite for a seemingly relaxing getaway But with two of them on the brink of divorce old wounds reopen and the mid-life crisis sets in the miniseries throws some unexpectedly emotional curveballs that balance its stylish high-profile locales with some heartwarming camaraderie as she created the show with her 30 Rock writer-producers Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield Fey leads the pack with Date Night co-star Steve Carell Contrary to its title, The Four Seasons isn’t set within the resort chain of the same name the name comes from Vivaldi’s timeless Four Seasons concerti that play throughout every episode as emotional motifs (much like the 1981 romcom The Four Seasons that the show adapts) From upscale New York localities to a Puerto Rican resort, The Four Seasons boasts some elegant locations that deserve a spot on your travel list Here’s a seasonal guide to the key spots Punctuated with Vivaldi’s violin-driven masterpieces the time jumps and segues require us to pack clothes for every season Barring the spring chapter in Puerto Rico (episodes 3-4) the rest of the series utilises several New York locations as Fey explains: ‘It’s a really really beautiful place to get these four seasons.’  The Netflix show opens with a two-episode stay at a spacious lake house This is where banker Nick (Carell) and ceramicist Anne (Kenney-Silver) host their best friends But what is supposed to be a weekend getaway to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary becomes a time of contemplation for Nick and Anne With the scenes shifting from hiking in the backyard forest to sailing a boat in a nearby lake to hosting a vows renewal ceremony in the garden various upstate areas of New York’s Hudson Valley provide the backdrop for the house and its neighbouring town and Newburgh were all used for filming these ‘Spring’ episodes Come summer, and the gang flies off to Puerto Rico. Their first stop is a New Age eco resort on Palomino Island – one that’s proudly carbon-neutral, surrounded by baby crocodiles, and driven by hipster wheezes like a ‘pedal pub’. While the island does host the Aité Eco Resort the one in the show is heavily exaggerated to serve the narrative Palomino Island would make for a great vacation if you’re into seaside activities like surfing and swimming with sea lions aren’t cut out for this aquatic vacationing especially when they’re allocated glamping yurts with no air-conditioning This is where Kate (Tina Fey) and Jack (Will Forte) rethink their marriage in the wake of paddle-boarding swims and beach bar parties the eco resort is ‘the hotel equivalent of a white guy with dreads’ As he demands ‘the hotel equivalent of Lenny Kravitz’ his partner Claude (Marco Calvani) Googles a resort within one mile Danny and Claude go to the El Coronado Hotel and Spa just to laze by the pool (while pretending to be hotel guests But then when a hurricane brings stormy clouds over the group’s glamping tents The actual resort doubling for El Coronado is the El Conquistador Resort a popular refuge for many a tourist visiting Puerto Rico the resort closed its doors in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017 it was redesigned with a Mediterranean feel the friends pay a visit to their alma mater for parents weekend But as Carell and Kenney-Silver’s characters visit their rebellious playwright daughter (also a student in the same university) While the college isn’t explicitly mentioned Vassar College in Poughkeepsie doubles as the institution The rest of the episodes were filmed in the neighbouring city of Beacon winter arrives and the show takes a snowy detour to Mount Peter the characters find themselves in a ski resort but the friendships and relationships reach a boiling point here With the resort’s ski season usually lasting from December to March it is renowned for its ski trails but also provides activities like snowboarding and tubing Perhaps all of it would be exhaustive for our already-worn-out protagonists who are already grappling with hip replacements and heart surgeries All episodes of The Four Seasons are streaming on Netflix The best TV and streaming shows of 2025 (so far) The best Netflix shows and movies to binge in May. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us The Friends of the Coronado Public Library proudly present the 53rd Annual Spring Book Fair The Spring Book Fair is a beloved community tradition offering thousands of books across every genre plus unique gifts and collectibles—all at unbeatable prices Shoppers can browse selections outside the Coronado Public Library and inside at the Lobby Bookstore and at Second Hand Prose Bookstore on D Avenue In addition to the vast array of books available the event will offer fun activities for everyone a coffee stand for adults to enjoy a relaxing coffee break and the chance to purchase exclusive FOL merchandise this is your chance to discover incredible reads and support the Coronado Library at the same time and support the Coronado Public Library at the same time Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Search autocomplete is currently not responding 1025 Widgeon Road Request For Information Document Final Submission and/or Request for Information should be sent to both Ian Brown and Paul Bayer. Ian Brown, Bureau ManagerCity of Norfolk - Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentIan.Brown@Norfolk.gov Paul Bayer, Business Developer ManagerCity of Norfolk - Department of Economic DevelopmentPaul.Bayer@Norfolk.gov Phone: 757-664-6510 more than 400 people have died after jumping from the San Diego-Coronado Bridge A safety barrier to deter people from jumping will be installed on the bridge in a $140 million project overseen by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) There is not yet a timeline for the project’s completion but it will implement a design-build approach allowing for concurrent design and construction in effort to save time The Coronado bridge has been given the chilling moniker of “suicide bridge,” and it’s often cited as the nation’s second deadliest, after the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. However, a suicide deterrent was completed on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 A Harvard University study found that 9 out of 10 survivors of suicide attempts do not ultimately die by suicide. Making suicide from atop the 200-foot Coronado Bridge so easy, advocates argue robs those in struggle from the chance to reconsider Wayne Strickland, a 32-year veteran of the Coronado Fire Department and the founder of the grassroots movement, Coronado San Diego Bridge Collaborative For Suicide Prevention, is one of many in the community pushing for the deterrent The contract award is one update in many among the years as the project trudges forward but Coronado Mayor John Duncan said it is a significant one and in a way that it has never moved forward before,” Duncan said at the April 1 meeting of the Coronado City Council.” Caltrans installed four-inch spikes along the railing of the bridge but they did not prevent people from jumping There are security cameras at the Bridge Glorietta Toll Plaza on the Coronado side of the bridge but they are insufficient for monitoring bridge activity The bridge marks the highest concentration of fatalities in Caltrans’ District 11 which includes San Diego and Imperial counties Because fatalities caused by suicide do not qualify under Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) criteria the project does not qualify for HSIP funding Duncan said that he has offered to help Caltrans advocate for funding if necessary leaders have framed the matter as one of congestion since people who jump often leave vehicles behind “The unfortunate fact,” former Coronado Councilmember Bill Sandke said in 2022 “is that the government doesn’t have piles of money set aside to save lives on a bridge but it does have money to help with the operation of its transportation systems.” The project was awarded to Myers and Traylor Duncan said he hopes to coordinate with Caltrans to bring an informational presentation before City Council so the public and council members can ask questions call the 24-hour Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 but will the net really deter suicide or simply cause suicidal people to go elsewhere Why not spend the $140,000,000 (which I am guessing will end up over budget like most CA government projects at $200,000,000+) on mental health services Glad to hear it’s found its way through the bureaucracy Saving lives finally gets the priority it deserves over the daily traffic concerns Thank you for your unwavering commitment to this cause ❤️ Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Download the first images Jose Coronado takes on the role of Federico Seligman the new Netflix series created by Carlos Montero and Lara respectively—Federico Seligman’s (Jose Coronado) children and heirs to the media empire he has devoted his life to building Federico is forced to step away from his communication companies to recover from an illness that kept him sidelined for two years he discovers that his children have become strangers and are steering the business in a direction he despises He will stop at nothing to prevent them from destroying his legacy The cast also includes Susi Sánchez (Lullaby This new series by El Desorden Crea for Netflix is a creation of Carlos Montero (Breathless who also wrote the eight episodes of the series The episodes are directed by Eduardo Chapero-Jackson (Elite El Desorden Crea is a production company founded by Carlos Montero who has been writing stories for over twenty years Carlos has created series such as Physics or Chemistry The company was born from the desire to bring to life all the ideas that deserve to be told Diego Betancor joins him in this new venture After the 2023 premiere of Love All Over Again and the success of Breathless in 2024 After lengthy discourse about whether doing so would help solve the problem the Coronado City Council on March 4 voted to declare a local emergency for the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis The declaration will return to the council every 60 days for review Everyone agreed: The persistent pollution from Tijuana constitutes an emergency declaring an emergency would be a purely symbolic act as Coronado is not the agency that maintains the sewage infrastructure that causes the problem Others questioned if the move would impact small businesses and the local economy But the council decided the symbolism is important and might entice state and local leaders to view the matter as more urgent. The council voted 4-1 on the declaration, hoping the move might help the city with its ongoing advocacy to stop the millions of gallons of untreated wastewater that are dumped into the Pacific Ocean each day Although funding is in place for the expansion and rehabilitation of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant the plant must be maintained once complete and the International Boundary and Water Commission said the plant fell into disrepair due to budget constraints about $4 million total was invested into the treatment plant Council Member Mark Fleming voted against the emergency declaration Council Member Carrie Downey was also critical of the move “This is affecting business right now,” Fleming said “and when we declare the state of emergency I am so concerned that we’re just going to draw a lot more attention to it We’re going to make it much more difficult for people to decide that they’re going to include Coronado in their summer vacation plans and our local businesses will suffer.” voiced similar concerns during public comment “While the gravity of the crisis cannot be understated the economic ramifications must also be considered,” he said are already suffering from dwindling patronage and a state of emergency declaration could further jeopardize their ability to remain financially solvent in 2025.” and Council Member Kelly Purvis said she was skeptical that it would be operational in April It was originally projected to be complete last fall Council Member Amy Steward said the city should do everything it can to expedite solving the decades-long problem – including declaring an emergency It’s something that’s symbolic that means a lot to our fellow coastal cities the five other jurisdictions that have said we need to declare an emergency,” Steward said Mayor John Duncan and Purvis also supported the declaration saying it would communicate to leaders the urgency of the situation as well as provide a united front with other jurisdictions who have declared their own local emergencies like Imperial Beach and the Port of San Diego Downey questioned the efficacy of the declaration “Under no circumstances should anybody assume that I – and Council Member Fleming – do not think it is of the utmost importance that we deal with this issue,” Downey said “The only difference we’re having is that whether this vote would make a difference or not.” Doing so allowed the city to waive certain requirements in building the Parker Pump Station bypass Downey also said that the city needs a clear plan for when it will end the local emergency if Mexico’s wastewater treatment plant is operational in 60 days Duncan said he would support ending the declaration if Coronado’s beaches are open this summer the Silver Strand shoreline from north of Carnation Ave The Imperial Beach shoreline and the Tijuana Slough shorelines are also closed reissuing the emergency declaration be placed on the council’s agenda for discussion and are often approved in a single motion without discussion he hoped the declaration would help with advocacy federally “Every pressure point may have an effect on the outcome,” he said The sewage Emergency began in 1999 but we did not know it for sure until May 2023 The EPA authorized San Diego County to use a new state-of-the-art water quality test 2 years ago The water tests showed that beaches from IB to Coronado were often unsafe for swimming on dry days of the year The South Bay Treatment Plant partially treats Tijuana sewage then dumps it into the U.S The dumping happens where the Coronado Littoral current brings the dumped sewage waters back to shore at the IB pier then on up the Strand imports sewage from Tijuana toilets to the South Bay Treatment Plant then dumps the sewage waters in our ocean There is a fix for this Emergency that will open our beaches Shut down the daily 25 million gallons of dumping from the South Bay Ocean Outfall The recycling of the solids and water from the imported sewage can pay for itself don`t tell people about the problem so that they come and spend their money but can`t use the beaches or breathe fresh air Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] “‘Bower’ in Japanese actually means ‘the shade of a tree,’” says Murphy “[We’re] trying to pay homage to that real The space seats 65 guests over 800 square feet, with the bar area suited for mingling and wandering, as well as tables intended for sit down guests, both those staying at the hotel and from elsewhere. ‘[We’re] fully open to the public,” Murphy explains, adding they hope to start implementing events like Local’s Night to encourage non-guests to come experience the space as well.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bower Coronado (@bowerhotelcoronado) The menu echoes the hodgepodge “high meets low” approach with items like “Gold + Black” crispy chicken nuggets topped with crème fraîche and a dollop of black caviar with California cuisine-inspired dishes like a lemon-and-lox tartine and small plates such as grilled fish tacos and gochujang chicken crunch salad “Sunset Snacks & Supper Starts” is the dinner portion of the menu But for as good as the food is going to be, Murphy promises the drinks will be even better. The team tapped food and beverage director Jackie Rixe, who brings rooftop experience from her tenure at The Nolen at Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center “We want that beverage program to really shine,” says Murphy.  The cocktail collection taps into the same Japanese wabi-sabi influence as well as the Hollywood heyday with names like The Duchess and demerara; or the Glamour Splash with aperitivo (See if you can spot the diving lady as the “i” in the Villa Capri logo stamped on the custom drinks mugs handmade in Leucadia.) I’m not a San Diego native, but I’ve lived here for nearly 20 years and consider myself, at the very least, a local who’s witnessed the sea change across the city’s food and drink scene the only place I’d regularly eat on Coronado was from a picnic basket at the beach the island that’s-not-really-an-island is tantalizingly flush with options will bring the group’s signature maximalism to the once-sleepy suburb and Dive is helping it make a splash.  Beth Demmon is an award-winning writer and podcaster whose work regularly appears in national outlets and San Diego Magazine By clicking subscribe you're confirming that you agree with our Terms and Conditions Email: [email protected] By clicking Subscribe you’re confirming that you agree with our Terms and Conditions Email: [email protected] © Copyright 2023 San Diego Magazine 1230 Columbia Street Emerald Keepers seeks to raise awareness about water and air quality in Coronado The County of San Diego tests our waters regularly and Emerald Keepers has air quality monitors on homes around Coronado While we don’t know why our air quality is often worse than cities across the bridge we may see patterns and begin to understand potential causes Check in before you get in Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page New regulations around single-use utensils 18 approved regulations on polystyrene and single-use plastics a move that was expected after nearly a year of discussion The approved ordinance will ban the following: single-use carryout bags at grocery stores and food establishments; polystyrene foam take-out containers for food vendors and at city-affiliated events; and single-use utensils (with recyclable or compostable utensils available upon request only) Recyclable paper carry-out bags will be permitted The council also approved requiring that food establishments allow customers to bring their own reusable cups and utensils and banned the sale and intentional release of lighter-than-air balloons bottled beverages will not be distributed at city facilities or events These regulations can be lifted during emergency situations – if the city needed to distribute water to residents during a natural disaster on behalf of all our interns and community members who have gotten up and spoken to you guys many times for the past nine months: We are so grateful,” said Kali Lindsay Six Emerald Keepers interns addressed the City Council last March asking them to consider passing a single-use plastics reduction ordinance an international advocacy group focused on ocean conservation “It’s a good day for our coast,” said Lisa Gilfillan California field representative for Oceana Coronado joins the other coastal cities in San Diego County in taking action to address the plastic pollution crisis San Diegans are committed to reducing plastic pollution head-on and this ordinance will stop single-use plastics from harming our beaches and communities (…) Oceana applauds the City Council of Coronado for their environmental leadership.” The full text of the ordinance is here Violations to the ordinance will constitute an infraction Every restaurant I go to serves such large portions so I typically use a take container to bring it home I bring home uneaten portions in recyclable containers provided by the eating establishment Why would you deliberately want to waste food I’m also aware of folks who “pre-emptively” bring a dxusextheir own containers from home So much effort in do this and don’t do that… and use plastic bags but don’t make them recyclable… I’m so happy that we will cut down on plastic bags in the ocean It is so difficult to clean the Tijuana terds off of them It’s the result of years of research and advocacy by the Emerald Keepers Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club is offering to award three class of 2025 graduating senior girls either attending Coronado High School or a Coronado resident the annual Marilyn Foster Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 The scholarship honors the legacy of the late Mrs. Marilyn Foster one of Coronado’s beloved philanthropists who was known for her steadfast dedication to serving our community She was best known for her involvement as a military spouse Foster believed that a community is only as strong as the people who make it Apply Now: https://coronadojuniorwomans.org/the-marilyn-foster-scholarship The Recreation and Golf Services Summer 2025 online brochure will be live and ready for you to explore on April 22 Browse exciting programs like Camp Coronado Day Camp Resident online and mail-in registration begins May 7 at 9 am while nonresidents can register starting May 21 Our team is excited to welcome you to a fun-filled summer View the brochure and register at www.coronado.ca.us/register Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] After he drowned trying to save a teammate Naval Special Warfare 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram has been posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps medal for heroism Ingram was honored at a ceremony in Imperial Beach on April 18 The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration that is awarded for heroism to Sailors and Marines “The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is reserved for those who undertake extraordinary acts of selflessness even more so than those they seek to save,” said a Naval Special Warfare Operator during the award ceremony Gage will join the ranks of distinguished recipients of this esteemed medal and we will etch his name into the hallowed halls of Naval Special Warfare Ingram was part of a night mission that interdicted a vessel carrying an illegal shipment of Iranian-supplied ballistic-missile and cruise-missile components to Yemen on Jan Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer Christopher J Chambers lost his grip and fell into the water while attempting to board a dhow in heavy seas Ingram did not hesitate and jumped into the Arabian sea after Chambers After a 10-day search “One thing that stood out was Gage’s clear understanding of the fallen heroes who came before him and the profound legacies they left within the teams of Naval Special Warfare,” said Jewel Ingram as she accepted the award during the ceremony ‘We have to lose one of us to learn and do better The loss of Chambers and Ingram triggered training and readiness reviews throughout the Naval Special Warfare community and procedural reviews and have been implemented and graduated from boot camp at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes He graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training Class 346 in Coronado Ingram’s awards and decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Medal the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] All of Coronado’s beaches have reopened as of the evening of April 21 The city’s southern beaches – the Silver Strand Shoreline and Coronado Beach at Avenida Lunar – closed April 12 The closures were prompted by elevated bacteria in the water related to the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis Coronado’s beaches were removed from the county’s closure list in Monday night’s update from the county’s Beach and Bay water quality program. View current advisories, warnings, and closures here Mexico began diverting 3-5 million gallons per day (MGD) of untreated wastewater into the Tijuana River on April 8 The diversion came as Mexico works to complete the first phase of its International Collector project the flow of wastewater into the Tijuana River was at zero section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) Although no new test results have been reported since 4/16/25 the Silver Strand Guard Shack beach which has no newly reported test results since 4/16/25 remains closed Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] North Island Credit Union Foundation has awarded a scholarship to Coronado High School senior Dylan Nasori as part of its annual College Scholarship Program recognizing exceptional students for their school and community activities the Foundation provides 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to college-bound students in San Diego county “We are proud to recognize this year’s outstanding scholarship recipients determination and commitment to their education truly set them apart,” said North Island Credit Union Foundation President Marvel Ford “These students represent the bright future of our communities and we’re honored to support them as they take the next steps in their academic journeys We believe in the power of education to transform lives we’re investing in the potential of tomorrow’s leaders.” Additional scholarship winners were from all areas of San Diego  county including Oceanside Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] — The Coronado community is still mourning the loss of local legend Bob Kipperman who was killed in a house fire last Friday friends and family shared more about the man “He's just so well known," said Wayne Strickland Strickland saw it firsthand in his fifty years of friendship with Kipperman he was jush such a fun guy," Strickland said Kipperman owned a well-known clothing store on Coronado Strickland said Kipperman also made and sold "blinged out" belts and purses in Barrio Logan Kipperman lived in Coronado since he was nine years old He was getting ready to celebrate his 84th birthday next month until tragedy struck last Friday afternoon His home on the 1400 block of 6th Street caught fire just before 1:30 p.m. it's hard to see something like this happen and lose a life," said Strickland who worked with the Coronado Fire Department for 32 years who wasn't ready to speak with ABC 10News on camera said Kipperman was just eating lunch with his wife He said Karina got out safely and rushed to her neighbors' house to call 911 While Kipperman might not be with us anymore Strickland said his spirit can live on in all of us ABC 10News reached out to the Coronado Fire Department for an update on its investigation and a possible cause Follow ABC 10News Anchor Max Goldwasser on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter The Coronado City Council approved two fee increases during its April 15 meeting Coronado increases transportation impact fee for new-build construction The Coronado City Council on April 15 approved a 6 percent increase for its Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) fee The fee is assessed on new-build construction projects and will increase from $2,875.06 to $3,047.57 for each newly built home most notably being for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) All cities must collect a transportation mitigation fee to be eligible for TransNet funding TransNet is a program funded by a half-cent sales tax levied by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) TransNet funds traffic infrastructure improvements RTCIP funds collected in Coronado are used for projects within the city – specifically The fee is adjusted by a minimum of 2 percent each year and the 6 percent increase was based on construction cost trends reported by SANDAG using the Engineering News-Report Construction Cost Index for Los Angeles “As with everything else,” said City Councilmember Carrie Downey “inflation has affected what we do with the money we get on this program the upkeep and what we have to do on our highly-trafficked streets costs more than it did 20 years ago.” but said he was sensitive about raising fees but sometimes I think it’s what we have to do,” he said Coronado increases affordable housing in-lieu fee City Council approved a new in-lieu affordable housing fee bringing it to the highest in San Diego County at $59 per square foot The Coronado municipal code requires that subdivision projects involving two or more lots reserve 20% of its units for lower income residents – or pay a fee a figure that has not been updated since it was set in 1993 All developers in Coronado have chosen to pay the fee rather than reserve the housing The funds collected go to a dedicated affordable housing fund which currently has a $1.7 million balance “We’ve had one of the lowest fees in the county forever and we haven’t changed it since 1993,” said Councilmember Kelly Purvis when Coronado is subject to the state’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment it must show what it is doing as a city to support affordable housing “Even though $59 (per square foot) is higher than anybody else I think with all the years we didn’t charge anything it’s the right amount to get us back to where we should be,” she said Most of San Diego charges $25 per square foot for its affordable housing in-lieu fee although a $50 per square foot fee is assessed within San Diego’s University Community Plan area Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] the Coronado Yacht Club is making progress in a redevelopment project that will include a new main clubhouse and a public promenade and bayside viewing platform The proposed $18.5-million project was approved to move into environmental review at the March 11 meeting of the San Diego Board of Port Commissioners The current clubhouse was never meant to be permanent: It is a former World War II-era barracks for the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) that was converted into a clubhouse in 1947 The proposal will modernize the facilities expand its youth sailing education capacity It will now need to be reviewed by the California Coastal Commission and the Yacht Club will need to negotiate a new lease with the port Its current lease expires in December 2028 In past years, attempts to revitalize the club’s facilities have been stalled by the Coastal Commission, which is tasked with protecting the state’s coastlines and public access to them. For example, the commission challenged a 2011 plan to wrap a public walkway around yacht club buildings includes a waterside walkway that culminates in a viewing platform “We’re really proud of this public access feature,” said Ken Wilson at the Board of Port Commissioners meeting “It’s a creative design element that provides a welcoming public promenade and a viewing space to relax and safely observe the busy waterside activities Wilson said that regattas at the yacht club will launch directly in front of the viewing platform The Coronado Yacht Club has secured three upcoming Olympic-class regattas that will bring top sailors to the city Coronado’s representative on the board asked staff whether the Coastal Commission seemed amenable to the proposal “We have presented this concept to Coastal (Commission) staff as a part of our monthly coordination meetings,” said Lesley Nishihira “They’ve reacted very favorably They acknowledge the positive movement to address the concerns that they’ve consistently raised – not just the public access but the building setback and also addressing sea level rise concerns.” Coronado Mayor John Duncan spoke in favor of the proposal first highlighting the various community nonprofits that utilize event space at the Coronado Yacht Club and will benefit from the improvements “Most yacht clubs would say they don’t want public access right between their yacht club and their boats,” Duncan said “I think the Yacht Club has taken a really open and public-supporting position with this proposal.” The proposed redevelopment would allow the club to expand its youth sailing program which is one of the largest in the country and accepts children as young as five years old “Junior sailing is our pride and joy,” said Charlotte Rudowicz the club’s liaison to the youth sailing program “We invest in it with our membership dues and donations because of the impact it makes I’ve seen it firsthand with my own kids and hundreds of the youth that we serve.” The club welcomes junior sailors to summer camp regardless of their ability to pay and has supplied campers who did not have life jackets or sunscreen with the gear needed to participate The Coronado Yacht Club sits on land under a state-created public trust overseen by the Port of San Diego which preserves coastlines and public access to them was approved by ballot proposition in 1972 and made permanent by the 1976 California Coastal Act Critics of the commission say it impedes development, contributes to housing shortages, and oversteps its authority by preventing local governments from making their own decisions. Indeed, the CCC is often considered – and at times, criticized – by leaders in Coronado: It impacted the city’s decision on whether to ban beach bonfires Supporters of the Coastal Commission say sufficient coastal planning is necessary for environmental protection and to ensure the public maintains access to the coast. The European Commission, for example, is currently embroiled in a decades-long battle with Italy over its heavily privatized beaches which limits public access without payment California law requires that redevelopment of the Coronado Yacht Club be approved by the Coastal Commission At the Board of Port Commissioners meeting the atmosphere was optimistic that the CCC would approve of the increased public access included in the club’s proposal The commission approved the proposal for environmental review unanimously “We are thrilled to advance the Coronado Yacht Club redevelopment project to the environmental review stage,” Urtasun said in a statement this proposal revitalizes a cherished community asset and enhances public access and engagement with our beautiful San Diego Bay we are ensuring the yacht club continues to serve and inspire future generations.” Congratulations and thank you to the Yacht Club for this dedicated Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.