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Hi Coronado! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Coronado home qualify for big Mills Act tax savings?
  • What do Coronado's latest crime and incident numbers reveal?
  • How would Coronado's council hopefuls finally tackle the sewage crisis?

Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Myths and facts about preservation of historic homes in Coronado (coronadotimes.com) — Homeowners in Coronado can tap into significant property tax savings and other benefits by designating qualifying houses as historic under the city's preservation program and the Mills Act. This explainer walks you through Coronado's criteria, common myths about restrictions, and how to check if your property might qualify, including ADU options and where to find city resources online.
   

2. Coronado crime report: domestic violence, petty theft, hit and runs (coronadotimes.com) — Coronado residents can see a detailed snapshot of local crime from Sept. 5–11, including arrests for domestic violence, petty theft, registration fraud, and multiple hit-and-run incidents. The Coronado Police Department also logged numerous welfare checks, suspicious vehicles, and traffic accidents, offering a clear picture of recent public safety activity around town.
   

3. Coronado's City Council candidates weigh in on Tijuana sewage crisis (thecoronadonews.com) — Coronado voters hear directly from all four City Council candidates on how they'd tackle the Tijuana sewage crisis that keeps closing local beaches and affecting tourism and Navy training. Each contender lays out views on emergency declarations, U.S.–Mexico cooperation, and how aggressively Coronado should push county, state, and federal leaders for a permanent fix.
   

4. Former service members admit to dealing fentanyl that killed USS Abraham Lincoln sailor (militarytimes.com) — Two former sailors have pleaded guilty in a federal case involving counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that killed one USS Abraham Lincoln sailor and hospitalized another. Investigators say the pills were mailed to a P.O. box in Coronado, highlighting how a deadly drug pipeline briefly ran through the community before authorities intervened.
   

5. Q&A: School board governance and transparency (thecoronadonews.com) — With three CUSD board seats on the November ballot, Coronado candidates outline priorities ranging from student mental health and technology limits to managing new Basic Aid funding, facilities upgrades, and teacher pay. They also flag big challenges like climate impacts, cell phones, and preserving strong public schools as the district's budget and enrollment shift.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hilton posted a job opening for Property Operations Coordinator - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton in Coronado. Apply here.
  • Coronado Unified School District posted a job opening for Varsity Head Coach- Girls' Beach Volleyball in Coronado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coronado here.

Ok Coronado! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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