Community Update: Mosquito Treatment | | | | |
At this time, no adult mosquito control treatments are planned. The County of San Diego Vector Control Program continues to monitor mosquito activity in the area. The community will be informed if additional measures become necessary.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and help protect the community by following Protect, Prevent, and Report guidance.
For additional information, please visit the San Diego County Vector Control Program website below.
| | Election: Ballot Drop Boxes | | | | |
Ballot Drop Boxes are now installed at City Hall (outside) and the Coronado Library (inside) and will be available to voters beginning Oct. 6. The City Hall Ballot Drop Box will be accessible 24/7 through 8 p.m. on Election Day. The Library Ballot Drop Box will be accessible during normal library operating hours from Tuesday, Oct. 6, through Monday, Nov. 2: Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1–5 p.m.
A four-day Vote Center will also be available at the Winn Room, offering in-person voting from Saturday, October 31, through Tuesday, November 3.
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Library Ballot Drop Box will be accessible from 7 a.m.–8 p.m.*
| | Weather Preparedness and Community Safety | | | | |
The City of Coronado is taking proactive steps to prepare for potential El Niño impacts and strengthen our community’s storm readiness. Through ongoing emergency planning, coordination with regional partners, infrastructure improvements and enhanced response capabilities, we are working to ensure the City is prepared to respond as conditions evolve.
The City’s Project Coronado webpage will continue to be updated with preparedness information and resources, and residents are encouraged to visit the page for the latest information throughout the season.
| | Sign Up for Everbridge Notifications | | | | |
The City of Coronado is in the beginning process of transitioning from Nixle to Everbridge, a free notification system that provides important City updates, including emergency alerts, road closures, bridge updates and weather-related information.
Residents must create an Everbridge account to continue receiving City notifications. Both systems will operate during a six-month transition period, with all City mass notifications moving exclusively to Everbridge beginning April 2027
For step-by-step instructions and video tutorials, click below.
| | Serve Your Community: Applications Now Open | | | | |
The City is currently accepting applications for several Boards, Committees, and Commissions, with immediate openings on the Cultural Arts Commission, Library Board of Trustees, and Mobility Committee.
The City is also seeking applicants for Discover Coronado, the Historic Resource Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
If you’re interested in getting involved and helping shape the future of Coronado, consider applying to serve on a City board, committee, or commission.
| | Parker Pump Station Update | | | | |
The permanent generator has been set, and the first phase of testing was scheduled for October 9. This week, the contractor began pulling wiring and completing the terminations and anticipates that the generator will be operational at the end of next week but until then, the temporary generators are supplying backup power to the new station.
Crews have been constructing the generator enclosure structure and had the first lift of grout this week. In preparation for last weekend’s rain, the contractor cleared debris around the construction fence and inlet protection BMPs.
| | Avenue of Heroes Ceremony: October 31 | | | | |
The City of Coronado and the Avenue of Heroes Committee invite the community to the Avenue of Heroes Banner Ceremony on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue.
The ceremony will honor 12 veterans and active-duty service members in Group XXIII of the Avenue of Heroes program. Their commemorative banners will be displayed along Third and Fourth Streets through May 2027.
The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 10 a.m
| | Call for Artists Spreckels Gallery: Reflections | | | | |
The City of Coronado Cultural Arts Commission is accepting applications for “Reflections,” a collaborative exhibition pairing original photography with new artwork inspired by each image.
The exhibition will be on view at the Spreckels Gallery from March through August 2027.
Photographers and two-dimensional artists are encouraged to apply by Friday, November 6, at 5 p.m.
| | Would You Like Extra Cheese with That?: What We Can Learn and Gain from Cheesy Horror Films | | | | |
Can cheesy horror be more than just a guilty pleasure? Join SDSU professor Phillip Serrato for a fun and thought-provoking look at films from Dracula’s Daughter to VelociPastor and discover the surprising cultural significance hiding beneath the camp, scares, and low-budget effects.
Attendees will gain a broader understanding and appreciation for these films, whether you’re a horror movie buff or not!
| | City of Coronado – New Job Opportunities | | | | |
The City of Coronado is seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join our team. A variety of employment opportunities are currently available, including temporary and full-time positions across different areas of the organization.
If you or someone you know is interested in serving the community, developing their skills, and building a rewarding career in public service, explore our current job openings and learn more about how to apply.
| | Community Programs & Events | | | | |
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The Coronado Public Library
Taylor Swift Trivia
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Taylor Swift’s debut album with Taylor Swift Trivia! Gather a team of 1–5 Swifties and test your knowledge of the songs, awards, eras, and Taylor herself. Learn More.
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Recreation and Golf Services
Pumpkin Painting Activity
Join the City of Coronado and Coronado Farmers Market for free pumpkin painting at the Coronado Ferry Landing on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for children ages 12 and under. No registration required. Learn More.
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Recreation and Golf Services
Halloween Happening
Join the City of Coronado for free, family-friendly Halloween fun at Spreckels Park on Friday, Oct. 30, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy trick-or-treating, games, jumpies, crafts, music, a life-size Candyland and more. Then head to the Coronado Public Library at 6 p.m. for additional Halloween festivities!. Learn More.
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Get Involved: Upcoming Public Meetings | | |
*Meetings are subject to cancellation
City Council Regular Meeting
October 20, 4 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Historic Resource Commission Meeting
October 21, 3 p.m.
Traffic Operations Committee Meeting -
October 22, 2 p.m.
| | | City Council Regular Meeting Schedule | | | | |
The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 1825 Strand Way.
Watch the meeting live on the City's website or on the City's cable TV channel. Residents can also review the Council agendas and minutes on the City website.
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