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🌱 Patch AM: What changes is Coronado weighing for its 2026 legislative priorities?
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Hey there, Coronado! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes is Coronado weighing for its 2026 legislative priorities?
- How a former Coronado mayor is challenging San Diego’s trash fee
- How did Coronado’s girls’ water polo turn 3-17 into 8-0?
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA!.
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.
- Saturday: Fog, then some sun, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Fog in the morning, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
- Monday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Coronado reviews its yearly legislative policy guidelines (thecoronadonews.com) — Coronado officials are refining the city’s 2026 legislative priorities, zeroing in on sewage pollution, flood control, affordable housing, and local E-bike regulations that could directly affect residents. City staff will return in January with updated guidelines, and council may also create a new subcommittee to shape Coronado’s 2027 policy positions and responses to fast-moving state and federal legislation. 
2. Why it Matters: An emerging effort to repeal San Diego's trash fee (kpbs.org) — Coronado residents may want to watch a growing push, led in part by former Mayor Richard Bailey, to repeal San Diego’s new trash fee, which could reshape regional budgets and services. The effort, backed by signature gathering and interest from Airbnb, has sparked fierce backlash from some San Diego councilmembers worried about a major budget shortfall.
3. Coronado girls' water polo off to undefeated start (thecoronadonews.com) — Coronado High School’s girls’ water polo team has stormed into the 2025-26 season with an 8-0 record, a huge turnaround from last year’s 3-17 finish. Under new head coach David Throop, the young Islanders squad is thriving on improved preseason training, strong team defense, and standout contributions from underclassmen as they aim to stay cohesive through a long winter schedule.
4. 2025 in San Diego dining: Biggest openings, closures and trends of the year (modbee.com) — Coronado diners now have a new high-end option, with Nobu opening its second San Diego County location at the Hotel del Coronado amid a turbulent year for the region’s restaurant scene. The piece surveys major 2025 openings, closures, Michelin and James Beard honors, and the economic pressures reshaping where and how San Diegans eat out.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2025 Holiday Drive
STEAM Academy , 1001 Leland St , Spring Valley
10:00 am - STORYTIME & CRAFT
Paradise Hills Branch Library , 5922 Rancho Hills Drive , San Diego
10:00 am - Lego and Rokenbok Club
MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
10:30 am - Buffalo Soldiers
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
11:00 am - Balsamic tasting and food pairing experience
Balsamico Italian Kitchen , 791 Palm Ave #101 , Imperial Beach
1:00 pm - Balsamic Tasting
Balsamico Italian Kitchen , 791 Palm Ave #101 , Imperial Beach
1:00 pm - Juggling Club
Logan Heights Branch Library , 567 S. 28th St. , San Diego
2:30 pm - Vincent Santiago Commission
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
3:00 pm - BVX LIVE: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Sweetwater
Bonita Vista Senior High Chula Vista, CA 91913
6:00 pm - Kevin James O'Brien
La Valencia Hotel , 1132 Prospect St , La Jolla
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Report of police activity in San Marcos, California.
7:28PM on Dec 18: Nextdoor users report significant police and fire truck activity at the corner of 120th and Aviation and large police presence in… (Nextdoor ) - Reports of explosion near shopping center in Escondido, California.
9:30PM on Dec 18: Nextdoor user reports a huge explosion near North County Mall. (Nextdoor )
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Coronado. Apply here.
- Vallarta Supermarkets posted a job opening for Meat Filler -Red Helmet in National City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coronado here.
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