Coronado Public Boat Dock Demolished

New concrete pilings and floating dock to be installed in February.

CORONADO - The deteriorating public boat dock located near Peohe's restaurant in the Ferry Landing Market Place, which was closed to boaters in 2006, was demolished Dec. 14. And a replacement is coming soon, according to the Port of San Diego.

For months, readers have been calling The Log to ask about the dock, which has been sitting idle since its closure for repairs last year.

"The components for the new dock will begin arriving in February (2008)," said Marguerite Elicone, senior public relations specialist for the Port of San Diego.

Read the entire article and see a photo here.

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Black Belt Jones in Coronado

Not sure if you knew this or not, but Black Belt Jones (aka Jim Kelly) resides in Coronado. You may remember him from this clip (warning, contains some violence).

Jim is a tennis pro at the Coronado Bay Club by Ferry Landing.

I've met him on a few occasions and he is a great guy and amazing athlete. Not to mention, a talented actor...check him out on IMDB.

Related Link: More Coronado Island Celebs

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New Year's Eve at the Del

New Year’s Celebrations
The Hotel del Coronado closes out the year with a bang with exciting New Year’s Eve Galas. The Ballroom features a lavish dinner, champagne toast and dancing. 1500 OCEAN in the perfect energetic nightspot to ring in 2008. Special parties are available for kids and teens. And, January 1st is kicked-off right with the annual New Year’s Day champagne brunch in the Crown Room. For more Hotel Del Coronado information, please call reservations at 619-435-6611.

Official Hotel Del website.

For 'off the island' NYE activities, click here.

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Track Santa...Live!

Click here to see where Santa is right now!

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.htm

Also, you can call to find out more information on when he's getting to your home:

To speak to a NORAD Santa Tracker in person:

Call toll free: 1 (877) Hi NORAD or 1 (877) 446-6723

Local, overseas: 1 (719) 556-5211 (cost incurred overseas)

Hearing Impaired: Contact your current relay service

Send an email
noradtrackssanta@gmail.com

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Ice-Skating in Coronado Video (New!)

I came across this new video on YouTube...be sure to get out to the Hotel Del Coronado for a spin on the ice:



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Coronado Sports Update: Nado Natterings

View the latest Coronado High School sports updates here at Nado Natterings for 2007.

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Merry Christmas from eCoronado.com!

Enjoy your holiday and a very Merry Christmas to all of our visitors!

Sincerely,

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Whatever Floats Your Tank: the USN's Improved Navy Lighterage System

Lighterage is about loading or unloading ships using lighters (barges) that can form a sort of ad-hoc ramp or shuttle from ships at anchor; they are often used when a port's dockside is too shallow for the ship, or dockside berths are unavailable. These modules greatly expand landing options for well-equipped militaries, and may be versatile enough to be used in sea-based transfers as well; yet lighterage is one of those quiet enablers that rarely receives the attention it merits.

Marinette Marine Corp. in Marinette, WI has won a firm-fixed-price contract (N00025-03-C-0002) for the manufacture of the new Improved Navy Lighterage System, including both powered and non-powered modules. The total contract could rise to $404.8 million if all options are exercised. The systems will be delivered at Naval Amphibious Construction Battalion One in Coronado, CA; Naval Amphibious Construction Battalion Two in Little Creek, Norfolk, VA; the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific; and Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, FL.

Read the entire article here and see a photo.

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Navy comes to aid of girl in distress on cruise ship

SAN DIEGO -- Fourteen-year-old Laura Montero was aboard a cruise ship off Baja California late last week when her appendix ruptured, causing her agonizing pain.

The Dawn Princess was out at sea. The ship doctor lacked the anesthesia for an appendectomy.

The teenager from rural Illinois had been enjoying a vacation with 15 members of her family. Now Laura's mother, Trudy Lafield, began to worry that their long-awaited holiday idyll on the Mexican Riviera would prove fatal.

Then, 550 miles away, the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, on a training mission in preparation for deployment to the Persian Gulf, answered a distress call.

Read the entire LA Times article here.

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Nonprofit Profile — Classics for Kids

Marion Sciré, founder and executive director

Marion Sciré, who hails from Long Island, N.Y., owned and managed a successful wholesale/retail apparel business before moving to San Diego and starting Classics for Kids 13 years ago. Sciré, who is married and lives in Coronado, enjoys raising show dogs, Alaskan Malamutes.

Sciré’s daughter, Stephanie, who helped start Classics for Kids, is now a music video producer in Los Angeles.

Read the entire SDBJ article here.

Visit Classics for Kids Official Website

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Coronado Island Video

Enjoy a visit this weekend to Coronado...or roll out of bed and walk around your island. Beautiful!



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Beach closures extended to Silver Strand

CORONADO – Beach closures from the border north to Imperial Beach were extended Friday to Silver Strand State Beach in Coronado.

The county's Department of Environmental Health closed more beaches due to heavy rains, this time from Carnation Avenue in Imperial Beach to the north end of the state beach.

Read the entire Union Tribune article here.

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Water main break knocks out base services

CORONADO: A nearly 90-year-old water main at North Island Naval Air Station broke early yesterday, leaving the base and its 20,000 workers without water service all day.

Read the entire article here on the Union Tribune website.

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Holiday Activities This Friday!

DON'T MISS OUT!


At the Ferry Landing Marketplace: Friday, December 7th:

Snow Mountain
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Come frolic in Coronado’s version of a snowy Christmas at the Coronado Ferry Landing.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town
4:20 p.m. When coming to Coronado, Santa leaves his sleigh at home and rides the ferry across San Diego Bay. Watch for him and his elves at the Coronado Ferry Landing pier.

Coronado Village
Along Orange Avenue Holiday Open House – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Feel the hometown charm and generosity extended by our local merchants as they open their hearts and doors to the residents and guests of Coronado. Come shop Coronado for good tidings and good eats throughout the evening.

Holiday Parade
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The centerpiece of Coronado’s Holiday tradition. Bands, floats, animals and kids of all ages parade down Orange Avenue. Catch a good viewing spot between Eighth Street and RH Dana Place.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Community Concert
7:00 p.m. The Coronado Community Band will perform on the median near Rotary Park.

Artisans' Alley Craft Fair - Saturday December 8th:
Over 180 Booths selling the following: Gifts ~ Toys ~ Art ~ Jewelry ~ Clothing ~ Ceramics ~ Baskets ~ Holiday Crafts / Food and Drinks. Get all the info here.

CORONADO SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

COSA Repertory Company Original Works at CHS.
For more information, please call 522-8969.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Call 522-7342 for more information.

LAMB’S PLAYERS THEATRE AT HOTEL DEL

An American Christmas is an event unique in the nation. At 6:30 each evening, the Marshall Family played by 30 performers throw open the doors of the Hotel del’s Grand Ballroom to welcome their guests to a sumptuous Christmas dinner party. This remarkable three-hour evening is filled with story, song, dance, and laughter. Visit lambsplayers.org or call 437-0600 for more information.

PARADE OF LIGHTS ON SAN DIEGO BAY
The 35th Annual Parade of Lights on San Diego/Coronado Bay. Visit www.sdparadeoflights.org for more information.

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High surf expected in Southern California

Get ready for a weather roller coaster. The Santa Anas make a return today, large ocean surf with possible 14-foot breakers is expected through Wednesday and heavy rain is forecast to arrive Thursday.

"We're going to have the best of ocean swells for the year coming into Southern California and the biggest rain of the season, plus a fire weather watch because of offshore winds," said Stuart Seto, a weather specialist for the National Weather Service.

Read the entire LA Times story here.

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Multiple Crashes Back Up Coronado Bridge

CORONADO, Calif. -- Three unrelated traffic crashes were reported Saturday within minutes of each other on the Coronado Bay Bridge, authorities said.

The crashes all happened at about 3:20 p.m. on the bridge that connects San Diego to Coronado Island, according to the California Highway Patrol. One collision occurred near the bridge's western end, the others closer to mid-span.

None of the crashes were serious enough to cause major injuries.

Traffic was somewhat impacted but not severe enough to warrant a SigAlert.

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XMAS Light Installation (Video!)

Do you need some help with your Christmas/Holiday light set-up? eCoronado.com recommends the following service:

Custom lighting by Ben and Pepper
- Reasonably priced.
- We set up and take down.
- Family owned.

Call them today and get your lights hung: 949-813-0841

(Ok, they didn't do these below lights...but what a cool video)



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