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🌱 Patch AM: How Coronado is demanding tougher penalties over cross-border sewage spills
Be sure to catch Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA! on the Coronado Patch calendar
What's up Coronado! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Coronado is demanding tougher penalties over cross-border sewage spills
- How Del Mar’s plastic crackdown compares to Coronado’s existing rules
- How NASCAR’s 2026 Coronado race fits into its new playoff era
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA! and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Coronadofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Coronadofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What role does the new minute play in solving the sewage crisis? (thecoronadonews.com) — Coronado city leaders are pushing the federal government to add real enforcement teeth to the US‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement so Mexico faces penalties when sewage fouls South Bay and Coronado beaches. Their November letter coincides with a new U.S.–Mexico Minute 333 agreement that accelerates sewage-treatment projects in Tijuana but still leaves questions about long-term accountability and preventing future failures. 
• Del Mar bans Styrofoam coolers, noncompostable utensils (inewsource.org) — Del Mar has joined Coronado and other coastal cities in tightening bans on Styrofoam and noncompostable utensils, aiming to keep plastic out of local beaches and waterways. The new rules, modeled partly on neighboring cities’ policies, emphasize education-first enforcement while giving businesses a six‑month grace period to switch to reusable or compostable foodware.
• 'Prepare To Be Disappointed': Fans React As NASCAR Announces Date and Time for Its New Championship Format for the 2026 Season (collegefootballnetwork.com) — NASCAR’s 2026 Cup Series schedule now includes a June 21 race at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado, putting a major national event right in Coronado’s backyard. The league will also unveil a revamped championship format in a January 12 livestream, following years of fan backlash over the current playoff system.
📸 Around Coronado
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coronado
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★ Featured events ★
- Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA!
San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego
1:00 pm
Sunday January 18
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Other local events
- C&M Annual
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
10:00 am - American Legion Post 451/760 Oratorial Contest
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
11:30 am - Learning to Relax Through Mindfulness
Coronado Public Library , 640 Orange Ave , Coronado
2:00 pm - Oceanside Chamber
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
7:30 am - Global Stage | 2026 Passport Concert Season
The Center for World Music San Diego, CA 92176 - MLK Day of Service
North San Diego County NAACP , 605 San Diego St , Oceanside
8:00 am
Sunday January 11
Tuesday January 13
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
📣 Coronado Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Stay and Play
MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
10:00 am - Stay & Play
National City Public Library , 1401 National City Blvd , National City
11:00 am - Lego and Rokenbok Club
MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
10:30 am - Signing Storytime
MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
12:30 pm - C&M Annual
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
10:00 am - American Legion Post 451/760 Oratorial Contest
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
11:30 am
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Michaels Communities posted a job opening for Assistant Facility Director in Coronado. Apply here.
- Coronado City Hall, CA posted a job opening for Utility Systems Operator I/II in Coronado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coronado here.
🗞 Nearby News
National City
- SDG&E Prices Rising Again This Month (voiceofsandiego.org)
- Self-Styled Bounty Hunter Gets 8 Years for Botched National City Grab (hoodline.com)
Imperial Beach
- Imperial Beach residents mourn Gary Gates and question why deputies shot him (kpbs.org)
- Chula Vista motorcyclist killed in collision with state firefighter (timesofsandiego.com)
- Councilmember proposes rolling back special event parking fees (kpbs.org)
Chula Vista
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