🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake in the Coronado Ferry Landing lease showdown?

Hello Coronado! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What’s at stake in the Coronado Ferry Landing lease showdown?
• Coronado honors Lt. Thomas Ashworth Jr. on its Avenue of Heroes
• Which nearby trails give the best views of Coronado and its bridge?

Also on today's calendar: Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Fog to sun, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
• Tuesday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Port of San Diego considers one-year lease extension with Coronado Ferry Landing (thecoronadonews.com) — A possible one-year lease extension for the Coronado Ferry Landing is back on the table, with Port of San Diego commissioners reviewing a proposal from Port Coronado Associates. Coronado’s port representative and mayor say long-needed upgrades and the fate of about 20 small businesses hinge on the decision, which will be discussed in closed session next month.
   

• Avenue of Heroes: Thomas Ashworth Jr. (coronadotimes.com) — Coronado’s Avenue of Heroes program is honoring Navy Lt. Thomas Ashworth Jr., whose family settled here after his Caltech studies and Navy service. His widow Marjorie raised their sons in Coronado, where they attended local schools, and the city’s Avenue of Heroes and Blue Star Memorial designations now celebrate the town’s deep military heritage and community pride.
   

• Ocean views, lush canyons and dusty peaks: 35 hikes in San Diego (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Several of these San Diego hikes offer striking views of Coronado and the San Diego–Coronado Bridge, giving locals new ways to appreciate the bay and skyline. From Balboa Park and Chollas Lake to Cabrillo National Monument, the guide highlights short, accessible trails with ocean vistas, canyon scenery, and easy urban escapes you can explore on a free afternoon.
   

📸 Around Coronado

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coronado

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  The Crown Room, Orange Ave, Coronado
  6:15 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Newcomers Christmas Luncheon
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• CLR # 1 CHRISTMAS PARTY
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  5:00 pm
• Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026
  Online Zoom
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• CLB-15 Christmas Party
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Donnie Fernandez AD Retirement
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  1:00 pm
• NAACP NSDC Annual Meeting
  Civic Center Library Community Rooms , 330 N Coast Hwy , Oceanside
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Buffalo Soldiers
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  11:00 am
• Vincent Santiago Commission
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Operation Holiday Cheer 2025
  2601 National City Blvd , National City
  5:00 pm
• - I'm Still Developing 2025 Holiday Party | The Cultural Calendar
  I'm Still Developing. , 2629 Highland Ave , National City
  5:00 pm

Monday December 15

• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
  Logan Heights Branch Library , 567 S. 28th St. , San Diego
  3:00 pm
• Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes
  Logan Heights Branch Library , 567 South 28th Street , San Diego
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• NB to WB SR-75 is blocked due to police activity, while SB to WB SR-75 has reopened to traffic.
  8:23PM on Dec 12: Northbound and southbound I-5 to westbound SR-75 is blocked due to police activity. (Nextdoor )

• Hilton posted a job opening for Retail Supervisor - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton in Coronado. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Coronado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coronado here.

🗞 Nearby News

National City

• California Coastal Commission signs off on National City bayfront plan (timesofsandiego.com)
• Broken gas line leaves National City tenants without service (inewsource.org)
• Sheriff's office says new ‘secure treatment' program to improve inmate care (timesofsandiego.com)

Imperial Beach

• Local Dietitian Stephanie Gomez Helps Clients With Root Of The Cause (imperialbeachnewsca.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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