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eCoronado.com v2.0 Has Launched (update your feed)

2009-03-18T14:10:00.000-07:00

Dear eCoronado.com blog subscribers,The new version of eCoronado.com has launched! In order to receive blog or news updates, you need to go to the new site and join (it's free!):www.eCoronado.comNot only can you subscribe to the blog, but you can rate restaurants, get local events, watch Coronado videos, post free classifieds and even post feedback to Mayor Tanaka in his blog.We appreciate your

Yogurt Escape and Coronado SAFE Deliver Treats

2009-03-15T00:21:00.000-07:00

Yogurt Escape teamed up with Coronado's SAFE youth group to treat our local heroes to some free yogurt on Thursday, March 12th. We also treated the group of kids who volunteered from SAFE. Together we prepared 40 yogurts with all the toppings you could imagine and delivered them right to the doors of the police and fire departments.Both Yogurt Escape and Coronado SAFE wanted to thank our local

Navy Names Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado

2009-03-12T19:19:00.000-07:00

Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter announced today that the fourth littoral combat ship (LCS) will be named USS Coronado. The announcement continues the practice of naming the agile LCS vessels after American mid-sized cities, small towns and communities. The ship is named in honor of the patriotic citizens of Coronado, Calif. Home to Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) and Naval Amphibious

Coronado Village Theatre - Interview / Update

2009-03-11T22:40:00.000-07:00

The following is an interview with the new management for the Coronado Village Theatre: Lance Alspaugh (Five Star Theatres Inc.)Lance, thanks for taking the time to speak with eCoronado.com. Please introduce yourself and share your background in theatre re-development and your current role in the renovation and management of the Coronado Village Theatre.All of us here at Five Star Theatres

Gray whale wanders into San Diego Bay

2009-03-11T22:20:00.001-07:00

SAN DIEGO—A California gray whale has wandered into San Diego Bay after migration season is over.Coast Guard officials say boaters spotted the whale Tuesday afternoon and gathered nearby to warn ship traffic away.The San Diego Harbor Patrol is trying to herd the whale back out to sea, and says that the receding tide will help its efforts.Joe Cordero, a marine biologist with the U.S. National

Coast Guard cleans up San Diego Bay oil spill

2009-03-11T22:18:00.000-07:00

SAN DIEGO—The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday was investigating where an oil spill came from in San Diego Bay.Lt. Josh Nelson said the spill had almost completely dissipated or been recovered by sundown, but Coast Guard aircraft will fly over the spill zones at sunrise Thursday to assess the situation.The spill is likely diesel because it's light and doesn't stick to the floating pads used to clean

Spring sports previews: Girls lacrosse

2009-03-11T12:18:00.001-07:00

Season outlook: Two-time defending champion La Costa Canyon returns several key components from last year's team, including Candelaria, who is headed to Stanford. Coronado extended the Mavericks in last year's title game. Torrey Pines continues to improve and is becoming a legitimate threat. Rancho Bernardo is a program on the rise.See the entire Union Tribune article here.Yours Truly,A Nado

Our Friends in the Cays Are Preparing, Will the Rest of Us Follow Their Lead?

2009-03-10T23:31:00.000-07:00

This was sent to eCoronado.com from Barbara Denny:Kudos to the Cays for taking the lead in preparing for an inevitable disaster, natural or man-made. Worse than the devastating wildfires, experts say that all of us who live in San Diego County are long overdue for The Big One. As our wise Eagle columnist, J. F. Kelly, Jr., wrote recently: "Hope for the best, but plan for the worst." That is

SoCAL GIRLS: Rancho Bernardo Upsets No. 8 Coronado, 11-6

2009-03-10T10:29:00.000-07:00

Rancho Bernardo is best known in the lacrosse community for having produced University of Maryland star attackman Will Yeatman.But on Monday night, it was Yeatman’s little sister who busted out of her brother’s rather large shadow and started to get hers.Senior middie Anne Morgan Yeatman scored a game-high five goals to lead the Broncos to a shocking 11-6 upset victory over No. 8 Coronado in a

Investment Outlook from Local Coronado Investment Firm

2009-03-10T10:28:00.000-07:00

The following post is from Orion Capital Management - a Coronado owned and operated independent investment firm that manages assets for a broad spectrum of clients.Dear Investors,For the first two months of 2009, financial markets around the world have continued to slide. As of the end of February, the S&P 500 Index was down 18.6% year-to-date. Many stock markets around the world are also at

La Jolla sophomore keeps hot foot going

2009-03-08T11:26:00.000-07:00

EL CAJON – How could La Jolla's Callan Parra top scoring the overtime goal that lifted the Vikings to victory in the Division III semifinals?Recording the last two goals to seal a 4-0 victory over top-seeded Coronado in the soccer final last night at Valhalla High would do quite nicely.“I just like to help my team,” said Parra, a sophomore in her second varsity season. “It was definitely a team

Coronado Girls (Soccer) Corral Mission Bay

2009-03-06T22:51:00.000-08:00

The Coronado HS girls thrashed Mission Bay HS on Wednesday, 4-0, in the semifinals of the Div. III CIF San Diego Section playoffs at Coronado. Scoring for the Islanders were Lauren Tobin, Kaitlyn Couture, MacKenzie Coutts and Olivia Auvil. Coronado moves on to the finals on Saturday to face La Jolla HS, which earned a 3-2 win over Cathedral Catholic on Wednesday. Dishing out the assists for

Special City Council Election: May 19, 2009

2009-03-05T21:52:00.000-08:00

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED ELECTIONSPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD MAY 19, 2009Candidates include Barbara Denny, Jerry Mitchell & Phil Monroe.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Municipal Election in the City ofCoronado, California, originally scheduled for June 2, 2009, has beenrescheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, to coincide with a StatewideSpecial Election for Ballot Measures scheduled

EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE DEL

2009-03-05T12:12:00.000-08:00

NEWS RELEASEMarch 5, 2009 EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE DELCoronado, CA — Celebrate Easter at the Hotel del Coronado with food, entertainment and fun for the whole family. On Sunday, April 12, The Del will feature several special holiday brunch options, Easter-egg hunts, holiday crafts and visits with the Easter Bunny. The Del’s Easter Champagne Brunch buffet is available in the oceanfront

Free Fries @ Burger Lounge (Twitterers Only)

2009-03-04T23:16:00.000-08:00

If you haven't heard of Twitter, it may cost you some free fries from Burger Lounge. Stop in to Burger Lounge and mention that you 'follow' them on Twitter and they will give you free fries...simple and rewarding! Stop by from 2-5pm on Thursday, March 5th.Get the details on Twitter and this sweet tweet from Burger Lounge here.Burger Lounge (just follow your nose...)922 Orange AveCoronado, CA

CNN Covers F-18 Plane Crash (Video)

2009-03-03T21:00:00.000-08:00

Embedded video from CNN VideoYours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Marine Corps punishes 13 for San Diego jet crash

2009-03-03T20:09:00.000-08:00

By RICHARD LARDNERWASHINGTON (AP) — Thirteen Marines have been disciplined for errors that led a disabled jet fighter to crash in a San Diego neighborhood last December, killing four members of one family, service officials told lawmakers on Tuesday.Four officers at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar near San Diego have been relieved of duty for directing the F/A-18D Hornet to fly over the

Trant Manor: The Straw That Broke The Camel's Back

2009-03-03T20:04:00.000-08:00

Neighborhood residents in the vicinity of Adella Avenue/A Avenue/Ynez Place have had enough. After years of living through noise, dirt, parking issues, detours, structures moved, excavation, shaking ground and basically a war zone . . . this was the final straw......today, the residents received a notice from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The Trant Manor LLC (

Listen to Tapes: Military jet had chance to land before fatal crash

2009-03-03T19:52:00.001-08:00

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The pilot of a crippled military jet that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood and killed four people was offered a chance shortly before impact to land at a base with an approach over open water rather than head inland, recordings released Tuesday indicate.Recordings of conversations between federal air controllers and the pilot of the F/A-18D reveal that the pilot at least

Mysterious islands

2009-03-03T00:03:00.000-08:00

Pirates, ghosts, gamblers and rumrunners spice up legend of tiny CoronadosThey are always present but often invisible. After the air has been scrubbed by wind or rain, though, travel to the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, the Cabrillo Monument or Mexico's Highway 1 below Playas de Tijuana. Look out to sea. There they are, the Islas Coronados.But even after the mists part, these four rocky isles remain

Newt Gingrich at the Hotel del Coronado

2009-03-02T23:34:00.000-08:00

Twitter is fantastic (for those that use it). I just read a tweet from Newt Gingrich sharing with his 'followers' that he's staying at the Hotel del Coronado. See his tweets here: http://twitter.com/newtgingrichFollow Coronado Island tweets here.: http://twitter.com/coronadoislandYours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

DUI Checkpoint in Coronado Nets 11 Arrests

2009-02-22T15:57:00.000-08:00

Police reported that a law enforcement checkpoint on the island side of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge resulted in the arrests of 11 suspected drunken drivers and 28 vehicles being impounded.The operation wrapped up early today, but the names of those arrested were unavailable, according to Chula Vista police Agent Rusty Rea.Three people were booked on suspicion of possessing marijuana, he said.

Little Rascalz Soccer (Tidelands Park)

2009-02-21T22:19:00.000-08:00

Does you little one enjoy soccer? Want to introduce them to the sport? If you child is 2 1/2 to 6 years old, be sure to call the below number or visit their website:http://www.littlerascalzsoccer.com/Tel: (619) 309 9626Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Lecture on the life of Frank Baum

2009-02-21T21:21:00.000-08:00

CALENDAR LISTING:LECTURE ON THE LIFE OF FRANK BAUM, AUTHOR OF THE OZ SERIES, Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m. Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Avenue, Coronado, Reservations: call 619-435-7242, $10 CHA members/$15 non-members, www.coronadohistory.org, PRESS RELEASE:Many readers don’t realize that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was the first of 14 Oz books by Baum. This lecture summarizes the

Coronado Boathouse Happy Hour

2009-02-20T08:39:00.000-08:00

Due to Popular Demand, Happy Hour has been extended through Friday!HAPPY HOUR DRINK SPECIALSServed In Lounge Sunday thru Friday 5-6:30 P.M.Coronado Boathouse1701 Strand WayCoronado, CA 92118P: (619) 435-0155All Domestic bottled beers $2.75Featuring all Kenwood winery varietals $5.00Cabernet, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc,Pinto Noir & ChardonnaySpecialty Cocktails $7.00‘berry naughty bliss’Berry infused

Hotel Del Coronado Sues Akin Gump for cancelling partner retreat.

2009-02-20T08:31:00.000-08:00

The Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego has hosted a long list of dignitaries, including 11 U.S. presidents and royalty from at least ten countries. San Diego's "beacon of grandeur and refinement," a seaside resort and a National Historic Landmark, also was scheduled to welcome the partners of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in April. But, given tough times, the firm canceled its partner retreat. Now,

Coronado Officials To Discuss Bridge Toll Return

2009-02-19T20:53:00.000-08:00

CORONADO, Calif. -- Drivers haven't paid to drive across it since 2002, but now tolls could be coming back to the Coronado Bay Bridge.A public meeting between city of Coronado and regional leaders will discuss ways to relieve some of Coronado's nasty traffic jams. One of those ways requires -- once again -- collecting tolls at the end of the bridge.Many drivers have grown accustomed to driving

Summer Housing Rental Wanted

2009-02-17T07:26:00.000-08:00

3/3 or 3/2.5 for 6 adults, 2 children. On the beach in Coronado for July and August. Please contact: colonystar@msn.comYours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

More than 25% of homes in county worth less than mortgage balance

2009-02-15T14:40:00.000-08:00

Coronado was discussed in the article from the Union Tribune:In just two high-end communities is the number of such properties under 10 percent: La Jolla, 8.4 percent, and Coronado, 9.5 percent. However, some economists believe these and other wealthier neighborhoods are likely to see further depreciation this year even as the bottom end of the market firms up.Read the entire Union Tribune

Coronado Military Tunnel Sketches...

2009-02-11T08:42:00.000-08:00

You have heard about the Coronado tunnel to cut down the island traffic going to North Island, now see the drawings: Coronado Tunnel ProjectTime will tell to see if this really happens or not.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Coronado sailors now face homicide charges

2009-02-10T20:31:00.000-08:00

SAN DIEGO — Two sailors charged in Mexico with attempted murder and assault for an alleged attack on two prostitutes and a hotel employee last week are now facing homicide charges in an unrelated case, Navy officials said late Tuesday.Mexican authorities Tuesday filed charges of homicide against Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Joshua Dockery, 27, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd

Coronado Sand Dunes Spell CORONADO

2009-02-10T01:03:00.000-08:00

You probably knew this, but the sand dunes in front of the Hotel del Coronado (actually, just north of it), spell out CORONADO...pretty cool, huh? Click the image to see it bigger.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Election to fill Coronado City Council seat is June 2

2009-02-09T22:54:00.000-08:00

CORONADO — Applications for the seat will be accepted from tomorrow through March 6 at City Hall, 1825 Strand Way. Candidates must gather signatures from 20 to 30 voters. The applications may include a candidate statement with a brief description of their education and qualifications.Applicants are expected to pay an estimated $260 to have their candidate statements published in the voter

Naval Base Coronado wins three Bachelor Housing “A” List awards

2009-02-09T22:52:00.000-08:00

CORONADO, Calif., -- Three of Naval Base Coronado’s Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) were awarded the Resident Satisfaction Survey “A” List for Service and Excellence Award by CEL & Associates, Inc., at a Professional Housing Management Association (PHMA) ceremony in San Diego recently.The “A” List award is presented annually to military housing installations honoring those who provide a superior

Great weekend getaway to Sedona, AZ

2009-02-09T11:36:00.000-08:00

My wife and I were looking for a long weekend getaway someplace new without having to get on a plane. We found exactly what we were looking for a day's drive from Coronado. We spent three nights in Sedona and had a very memorable vacation.Here were our top experiences:-We had a wonderful, personalized stay at Cathedral Hideway Bed & Breakfast. The hosts were wonderful, the custom ordered food

Permit to alter mansion denied

2009-02-07T01:06:00.000-08:00

CORONADO — The Coronado City Council has rejected a request to alter the 101-year-old oceanfront estate built for sugar tycoon John D. Spreckels, agreeing with preservationists that many of the modern changes are inappropriate.The 12,751-square-foot estate, which sits across from the beach, was sold in March 2007 for $12.8 million. The home, built in 1908, was designed by notable architect

Save 10% at Coronado's Ferry Landing in February

2009-02-05T21:22:00.000-08:00

Several Coronado businesses are offering a 10% or more discount to customers who present any Coronado business receipt during the month of February. Some of the participants include businesses in the Coronado Ferry Landing complex at 1201 First Street in Coronado. Take the ferry over from San Diego and enjoy the water and sun, while saving moneyGet the details here.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend

Coronado Ferry: Now departing from TWO San Diego locations!

2009-02-05T21:20:00.000-08:00

Welcome Aboard The San Diego Bay Ferry!Now departing from TWO San Diego locations!The ferry shuttles between the Broadway Pier (Downtown San Diego), The Coronado Ferry Landing(Coronado) and Fifth Ave Landing (behind the Convention Center) year 'round.Learn more here.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Coronado Sports Update - Nado Natterings

2009-02-03T19:57:00.001-08:00

Nado Natteringsby David AxelsonThe Islander Sports FoundationOne of the better in-season turnarounds in recent Coronado High School sports history was completed last week when the CHS Boys Basketball Team defeated Crawford at home 57-48. That’s not a remarkable score, although the Islanders worked long and hard to earn the victory. What is worth noting is that the first time the two teams played,

Navy OKs additional carrier berth

2009-02-02T21:37:00.000-08:00

SAN DIEGO — The Navy has approved plans to upgrade a berth to accommodate a third nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, officials announced Friday.The record of decision signed Jan. 30 by Assistant Navy Secretary B.J. Penn opens the door to bring Carl Vinson to North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, Calif., as its homeport. It will join the existing carriers based here, Nimitz and

KHTS Owner Turns Naval Seaman For The Day

2009-02-02T21:36:00.000-08:00

KHTS Station Co-owner Carl Goldman spent one day out at sea with the Unites States Navy. The following account details his experience.It wasn't my typical weekday morning. True, I was clutching my traditional cup of coffee, but the brisk sea air, crashing waves and sea of uniformed personnel told me this wasn't going to be a run-of-the-mill day.I was one of seven community leaders invited to

Spreckels Park Getting Facelift!

2009-01-31T10:53:00.000-08:00

Spreckels Park will be closed February 4th to Mid March 2009. Did you notice the two spelling errors on the sign (Spreckles and Feburary)? Cheer up Luke (pictured), let's be happy about the new equipment and let the grammar "slide"...Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

CHS Sports Update

2009-01-30T08:41:00.000-08:00

Nado Natteringsby David Axelson, Chief Executive OfficerThe Islander Sports Foundation21 Jan 2009 Issue #3 Islander Boys Soccer Head Coach Brian Hiatt-Aleu pointed to last week’s game with fellow San Diego CIF Division III member Montgomery High School as an important game for possible playoff seeding this season. His team received the message and responded with a decisive 3-0 victory over the

Coronado Coffee Event (1-28-09)

2009-01-27T20:54:00.000-08:00

The Director of Family Ministries at Forest Home will teach us how to establish family traditions, build self-esteem, establish lasting relationships, and raise Godly children.Wednesday, January 28, 20096:30 - 8:30 p.m.Coronado Middle School550 F Avenue, Coronado, California 92118Get all the info here.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Interview with Billy Yamaguchi

2009-01-25T23:19:00.000-08:00

Celebrity stylist Billy Yamaguchi and his team of designers balance and harmonize your hair, makeup and personal style by applying the ancient principles of Feng Shui. Yamaguchi was the first to integrate Feng Shui into modern beauty techniques. He opened a new salon at the famed Hotel Del Coronado.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

GIRLS PREP WATER POLO: Coronado, fatigue sink Vista in finals

2009-01-25T21:33:00.000-08:00

CORONADO ---- The Vista High girls water polo team kept scoring, but so did Coronado.For one quarter of Saturday night's championship game in the America's Finest City Invitational, the visiting Panthers gave the traditionally strong Islanders quite a game.Ultimately, Coronado scored eight unanswered goals to cruise to a 10-4 victory as Vista began to show the wear and tear from a busy weekend in

Floating Airport Proposed for South San Diego Bay

2009-01-22T21:58:00.000-08:00

SAN DIEGO -- South San Diego Bay may have said goodbye to the A-8 Anchorage, but it may soon be saying hello to an airport in the middle of the bay.A 2,000-acre airport built on dredged material will occupy more than half of south San Diego Bay in the area bordering Chula Vista, National City and Coronado, if plans from a group called the Airport Trust are implemented.The gigantic multilevel

Lil' Piggy's BBQ Review

2009-01-20T19:57:00.000-08:00

A happy customer sent this in to eCoronado.com and gave us permission to post it. Sounds like some good food indeed!---------------------Hello Steve,I just got back from San Diego with my wife and we had the opportunity totry Lil' Piggy's BBQ. Great place - recommended by one of the ladiesworking nearby who swears by the Memphis Nacho's with the pulled pork ontop, we just had a little snack (or

Fireworks at the Hotel del Coronado(1/20 at 9:30pm)

2009-01-20T19:54:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the late notice, but there are fireworks (for free) at the Hotel del Coronado. Enjoy!Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Yogurt Escape Opens!

2009-01-19T01:01:00.000-08:00

Looking for a new place to dazzle your taste buds...perhaps something sweet? Be sure to try out Yogurt Escape located at 942 Orange Avenue. You build it, you eat it.Get all the info here.Coronado Location942 Orange Avenue @ 10th Street (Next to Starbucks)Coronado, CA 92118Tel: (619) 435-9700Hours: Monday - Sunday 11am - 10pmYours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at

3.1 quake rattles California-Mexico border

2009-01-19T00:58:00.000-08:00

CORONADO, Calif.—A small earthquake has hit near the California-Mexico border but there have been no reports of any damage or injuries.The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-3.1 temblor struck at 9:49 p.m. Sunday. It was centered offshore from Baja California, Mexico, about 35 miles southwest of Coronado, Calif. and 45 miles southwest of San Diego.A San Diego County sheriff's dispatcher

US Airways pilot a mix of modesty and professionalism, says Coronado friend

2009-01-16T18:48:00.000-08:00

SAN DIEGO — A friend of the pilot who successfully landed a US Airways jet into New York's Hudson River said Friday that the man who is being hailed across the nation as a hero would give all the credit to his flight crew.David Love, 62, of Coronado has known Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III since the 1980s, when they both were pilots for PSA Airlines based out of San Diego.Both men

NASNI Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2009-01-16T18:47:00.000-08:00

CORONADO, Calif. -- The Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee sponsored a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., commemoration and musical gala Jan. 15 at the Naval Air Station North Island Base Theatre.A unity walk, from the north parking lot of the Sea and Air Bowling Center to the Theatre Main Entrance preceded the morning service. Read the entire Navy Compass

Beautiful Coronado Weather...

2009-01-16T18:46:00.001-08:00

Get off the computer or iPhone and get outside...so nice in Coronado this weekend. Take a walk to the beach or Ferry Landing and soak it up!Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

(Coronado) Mayor moving on

2009-01-10T22:58:00.001-08:00

CORONADO — It's a new life for Tom Smisek, the recently retired mayor who committed himself to Coronado for 20 years, working to juggle a busy work schedule, family and an interest in local politics.During his political career, the fiscally conservative mayor oversaw the largest capital improvement program in the city's history, and he lobbied to keep Sharp Coronado Hospital and the Village

'Mystery airport' site is proposed on S.D. Bay

2009-01-10T01:47:00.000-08:00

After several years of behind-the-scenes maneuvering, a private business group believes it has landed on the ideal solution to the vexing question of where to build a new international airport – the shallow southern waters of San Diego Bay.In patent documents filed with the federal government, the group said the multilevel project would cover three square miles between Chula Vista and Coronado,

Alcohol Banned on Silver Strand Beach

2009-01-08T20:28:00.000-08:00

CORONADO - San Diego County's only booze-friendly beach last summer will have a dry season this year.The state is banning alcohol at Silver Strand State Beach near Coronado from March 16 to Sept. 30 this year.The move comes after a rowdy, beer-fueled Fourth of July weekend last year, followed by a calmer Labor Day weekend when a brief, experimental booze ban was put in place. Read the entire

HAPPY HOUR: Coronado Brewing Company

2009-01-06T21:24:00.000-08:00

CORONADO BREWING COMPANY170 ORANGE AVE.CORONADO619-437-4452Rundown: Look at it this way: Coronado is Arabia, Coronado Brewing Company is a magic lamp and the ginger-headed mermaid mascot is the magic genie who brings you not three wishes but three beers.Get all the details (and savings) here.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

CHS Sports Update

2009-01-06T08:13:00.000-08:00

Nado Natteringsby David Axelson, Chief Executive OfficerThe Islander Sports Foundation7 Jan 2009 Issue #1A few weeks back we gently chided the CHS Girls Water Polo Team for taking time off during the Thanksgiving holiday. Of course they continued to practice. They just didn’t have any games. This past week the Islanders played twice and along with the CHS Boys Basketball Team playing in the

Port has a new man at the helm

2009-01-06T08:11:00.000-08:00

SAN DIEGO — The new president and chief executive officer of the San Diego Unified Port District is a retired three-star admiral with 37 years of experience in the U.S. Coast Guard.Port District officials announced Monday that Charles D. Wurster, 59, has been selected as the agency's top administrator from a nationwide field of more than 80 candidates.Wurster, who will make $200,000 a year, will

City Council Meeting Today

2009-01-06T08:09:00.000-08:00

Meeting starts at 3pm:Event Location:Coronado Council Chambers1825 Strand WayCoronado , CA 92118 Get all the info here.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Glorietta Bay Sewage Spill Prompts Warning

2008-12-30T18:11:00.000-08:00

CORONADO, Calif. -- A spill of roughly 3,000 gallons of sewage prompted a pollution warning around Glorietta Bay Tuesday.The overflow of wastewater near Promenade Park in Coronado was reported about 6:30 a.m., according to the county Department of Environmental Health.Read then entire 10News article here.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Top 10 Romantic Island Inns

2008-12-26T18:57:00.000-08:00

Hotel del Coronado and Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado Island, CaliforniaTechnically Coronado is a peninsula, but it has been an island―at least at high tide. And, true to island character, it feels like a place apart. The red-roof turrets and dormers of the 1888-vintage, beachfront Hotel del Coronado confirm it. Across the street, so does the Glorietta Bay Inn, which incorporates a 1908 Italian

Quaint Past

2008-12-26T09:20:00.000-08:00

Each holiday season, Lamb’s Players presents an annual Christmas show at its resident theater and a three-hour extravaganza, An American Christmas, at the Hotel del Coronado. Set 100 years ago, the program for American Christmas includes music, dance, recitals, and a five-course meal (the entrée: filet mignon and prawns). The festive event promotes cheer and banishes negative thoughts. Since it

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2008-12-26T09:19:00.000-08:00

Dear eCoronado.com Visitors,Thanks for another wonderful year. Looking forward to big changes and growth in 2009.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Broncos train with Navy SEALs

2008-12-22T18:29:00.000-08:00

Boise State football coach Chris Petersen took his redshirt players to a Navy training base Monday morning for a taste of life as a SEAL.About 25 Broncos went through a 45-minute training session at Naval Base Coronado on Coronado Island, not far from the team hotel.Read the entire article here.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Coronado Cup: Rangers Take Two

2008-12-20T23:38:00.000-08:00

Jared Romero and Ricardo Serrano contributed a goal apiece in the CV Rangers BU-9 Red’s 2-0 victory over Barca Fc in the Coronado Holiday Cup on Saturday. The win was the second of the day for the Rangers, who pulled away with a 1-0 finish over the Aztecs earlier that morning with a decisive goal from Serrano.Should the Rangers win one or both of their games on Sunday, they have a solid shot at

Sunny side up in San Diego!

2008-12-20T18:02:00.000-08:00

Coronado was written about in this article:La Jolla in San Diego and a neighbouring island of Coronado are high-end residential areas. Coronado in fact is not part of San Diego but is connected to it through a long Bay bridge. It is known to be a small beach community with exclusive beaches, high real estate in a laid back atmosphere.The most talked about place on the tourist circuit is Hotel Del

Questions linger in deadly San Diego jet crash

2008-12-20T14:18:00.000-08:00

Nearly two weeks after a military jet killed four people when it slammed into a San Diego neighborhood, questions linger about the decision to direct the hobbled fighter over homes to an inland airfield when a nearby base offered a route across open water.The cause of the fiery Dec. 8 crash in which the pilot ejected safely is being investigated. Military officials have depicted a freakish turn

Two rescued after sloop runs aground (video)

2008-12-19T12:08:00.000-08:00

IMPERIAL BEACH – A 42-foot sailing boat ran aground early Sunday, requiring the captain and a passenger to abandon ship and be rescued by lifeguards, officials said.Read the entire Union Tribune article here.Watch the video here (Coronado fireman featured)Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com

Marines Explain Miramar Landing vs. Coronado

2008-12-11T12:53:00.000-08:00

More insight on why the pilot was not instructed to land at Coronado's North Island base.Marines defend decision-making leading up to crashBy ERICA WERNER – 1 hour ago from the Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Marine Corps. generals on Thursday defended the decision to direct a jet pilot over a crowded San Diego neighborhood after an engine on his F/A18-D Hornet failed.It couldn't be predicted

George Morrison, father of The Doors singer, dies

2008-12-08T19:46:00.000-08:00

Rock star's father, rear admiralGeorge Morrison, 89, a retired Navy rear admiral and the father of the late rock icon Jim Morrison, died in a Coronado, Calif., hospital Nov. 17 after a fall.Once the youngest admiral in the Navy, Morrison had a long career that included serving as operations officer aboard the aircraft carrier Midway and commanding the fleet during the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incident

Zero's Subs Coming to Coronado

2008-12-08T19:26:00.000-08:00

Zero's Subs Continues Western Growth With Unique "MicroStore(TM)" ConceptMicroStore(TM) Can Reduce Costs and Increase Traffic, ProfitsLast update: 3:45 p.m. EST Dec. 8, 2008GLENDALE, Calif., Dec 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AHC/Zero's Subs continues to buck the declining economy with their unique "MicroStore(TM)" concept, opening four new stores in California by the end of the first quarter, with

Valley Center edges out Coronado, heads for Division IV final

2008-12-07T07:24:00.000-08:00

VALLEY CENTER – Very little was going right for the Valley Center High football team when it found itself down 20-14 early in the fourth quarter.Two costly mistakes – defensive pass interference and an offensive fumble – led to 10 unanswered points by Coronado. But that's when Valley Center running back Stanton Upson picked up his team with consecutive touchdown runs of 8 and 16 yards to give the

More troops leave for the Persian Gulf

2008-12-03T23:15:00.000-08:00

Reporting from Coronado -- With their maze of aging pipes and narrow catwalks high above the Persian Gulf, they look like something out of "Waterworld," Kevin Costner's post-apocalyptic vision of the future.Their names too seem lifted from a sci-fi flick: ABOT and KAAOT.But the two Iraqi oil platforms 20 miles off the port of Umm al Qasr are considered tempting targets for terrorists thirsting to

236 have leapt to their death from the Coronado Bridge

2008-12-03T23:11:00.000-08:00

The Coronado bridge was closed down this week because of a 'jumper'. Thankfully the person did not jump, but many have since the bridge opened back in 1969. Here's a chilling article that gives a history of suicide's and the Coronado bridge:Read the article.Yours Truly,A Nado LocalSend feedback or see more of Coronado Island at eCoronado.com