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🌱 Patch AM: Why the Port of San Diego just honored Safe Harbor Coronado
Coming up: Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026 on the Coronado Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why the Port of San Diego just honored Safe Harbor Coronado
- How new school board leaders could reshape Coronado’s budget and childcare plans
- What’s really at stake in the Coronado Ferry Landing lease fight?
Also on today's calendar: Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026 and 6 more events.
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
- Thursday: Hazy sun, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The Port of San Diego honors Coronado nonprofits (thecoronadonews.com) — Coronado residents can take pride that Safe Harbor Coronado has been honored by the Port of San Diego for its mental health support for local youth and families. Alongside regional nonprofit FOCUS, the Coronado-based group received an Anchors of Excellence award recognizing its counseling, workshops, and community programs that strengthen emotional wellness across town. 
2. Coronado Unified School District names 2026 board leaders (thecoronadonews.com) — Coronado Unified has chosen Renee Cavanaugh as school board president for 2026 and confirmed the district is on track to become a basic-aid, property-tax-funded district by 2027–28. Trustees also approved modest raises for administrators and a 10-year lease with the U.S. Navy for child care services at 199 Sixth St., which currently brings in significant revenue for local instructional programs.
3. Ferry Landing negotiations will return to closed session as property's future is decided (coronadotimes.com) — Closed-session negotiations will now decide whether Port Coronado Associates keeps its lease at Coronado Ferry Landing beyond June 2026, leaving dozens of local businesses in limbo. Port officials cite millions in deferred maintenance, while Coronado’s mayor, councilmembers, and port commissioner press for swift action so long-delayed redevelopment and tenant stability can move forward.
4. Flashback Dec. 1904: When Coronado lit the 1st electric Christmas tree in the U.S. (timesofsandiego.com) — More than a century ago, Coronado helped change Christmas traditions nationwide when the Hotel del Coronado lit what’s widely considered the first electrically illuminated outdoor living Christmas tree in the U.S. The story traces how that 1904 spectacle, visible across Coronado, evolved into today’s beloved holiday lights and cemented the hotel’s place in local and national history.
5. Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old (thecoronadonews.com) — Coronado gets a brief nod in the celebration of comedy legend Dick Van Dyke, who once called the island home and just turned 100. The centenarian reflects on his long career from Mary Poppins to Diagnosis: Murder, his late-life Emmy win, and how his wife and optimism keep him feeling young despite missing some of his old physical agility.
📸 Around Coronado
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coronado
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★ Featured events ★
- Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026
Online Zoom,
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- CLR-1 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
4:00 pm - CLR # 1 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
5:00 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
The Crown Room , Orange Ave , Coronado
6:15 pm - Mat Pilates
Cays Yoga & Pilates , 503-B Grand Caribe Causeway , Coronado
10:00 am - CHRISTMAS AT CORONADO! PLAY GOLF ! THURSDAY DEC 18TH !
Coronado Golf Course , 2000 Visalia Row , Coronado
10:15 am - CLB-15 Christmas Party
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
5:00 pm - Preschool Storytime: Holidays
Coronado Public Library , 640 Orange Ave , Coronado
11:00 am - Donnie Fernandez AD Retirement
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
📣 Coronado Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Newcomers Christmas Luncheon
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
11:00 am - Digital Navigator / Navegador Digital
Logan Heights Branch Library , 567 S. 28th St. , San Diego
11:30 am - Music and Motion
MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
11:30 am - Tai Chi: Moving For Better Balance
National City Public Library , 1401 National City Blvd , National City
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
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- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Coronado. Apply here.
- Encore - PSAV Presentation Services posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist - The Del, Coronado in Coronado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coronado here.
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