These are the local stories that matter to someone who owns or wants to own a home on the island: city decisions, street projects, utilities, water and beaches, and new places to eat. Each item is summarized in plain language, shows its date so you can judge how current it is, and links to the original report.
Orange Avenue and downtown
- Orange Avenue makeover moves ahead in two phases (Apr 21, 2026) — The council unanimously approved a $458,363 amended task order to keep designing the Orange Avenue beautification project, which it phased in 2024. Phase 1 covers benches, trash and recycling cans, bike racks and tree grates, with construction targeted for early 2027. Phase 2 covers sidewalks, lighting, irrigation and the 800 block, no sooner than January 2028. Expect some construction on the main street over the next few years. Coronado Times
City and housing
- City considers buying 213 Orange Avenue for affordable housing (Jun 16, 2026) — On the council's June 16 consent calendar was a $4.84 million purchase of a 0.16-acre lot at 213 Orange Avenue, zoned R-4 and holding a vacant 432-square-foot dwelling. Staff said a future project could add about six affordable units, but nothing has been designed or approved. The source is an agenda preview. It signals how the city plans to meet its housing goals near the Village. Coronado Times
Cays and waterways
- Invasive algae emergency in the Coronado Cays extended (Jun 16, 2026) — The council's June consent calendar extended the local emergency over invasive Caulerpa algae in the Coronado Cays. About $850,000 in grants is secured, but staff expect eradication to cost more than $1.2 million, and surveys found roughly a quarter acre of additional infestation. If you boat in the Cays, ask the association what the response means for the waterways. Coronado Times
Water and beaches
- County looks for researchers to study Tijuana River Valley pollution and health (Oct 9, 2026) — San Diego County is seeking qualified researchers to study whether past exposure to Tijuana River Valley pollution is linked to higher illness rates in nearby communities. The project is budgeted at $200,000 to $250,000, and quotes are due October 30. Beach-goers can still check county water-quality reports before heading out. Coronado Times
- City keeps renewing its local emergency over cross-border sewage (Jul 21, 2026) — Coronado first declared a local emergency over Tijuana River sewage pollution in March 2025 and has renewed it roughly every 60 days. An extension was on the July 21 agenda, and a June council preview noted that Coronado's beaches were closed at that time. Beach conditions change, so check current county water-quality reports before you go. Coronado Times
Utilities and services
- City switching its emergency alerts from Nixle to Everbridge (Oct 9, 2026) — Coronado is replacing its Nixle alert system with Everbridge, which lets residents choose which kinds of notifications they receive. The two systems run side by side until April 2027, when alerts will come only through Everbridge. Worth signing up before the changeover if you want city alerts about roads, weather and safety events. Coronado Times
- Public hearing on the 2026-27 sewer service charge (Jul 21, 2026) — The council scheduled a hearing on the 2026-27 sewer service charge report. Staff projected about $8 million in total charges, with about $5.7 million collected through the county property tax roll, so owners see the charge on their tax bill. Look for the sewer line on your property tax bill. Coronado Times
- Council scheduled to consider joining San Diego Community Power (Jul 21, 2026) — The council's July 21 agenda covered starting the process to join San Diego Community Power, a community choice energy program. Staff said there would be no membership fee, SDG&E would still deliver power and handle billing, and customers would be enrolled by default with an option to opt out. Enrollment was expected to begin in March 2028. The source is an agenda preview, so check the city for the final votes. It could change who generates your electricity, not who delivers it or bills you. Coronado Times
Dining and business
- By The Sea opens on Orange Avenue after a four-year renovation (Aug 15, 2026) — A Greek- and Italian-inspired seafood restaurant opened at 1300 Orange Avenue in the former Boardwalk Beach Club space. Coronado owners Doug and Lara Hamm renovated the 6,500-square-foot room, which seats 245. A new dinner option in the heart of the Village; see the trending restaurants page for the rest. Coronado Times
Elections
- Four candidates are running for two City Council seats (Oct 8, 2026) — With the election about a month away, four candidates are competing for the two open seats on the Coronado City Council. Local groups are publishing candidate question-and-answer pieces, including one on environmental policy. The council sets the Orange Avenue schedule, utility decisions and land-use rules, so it is worth reading the candidates' statements. Coronado Times
What this page leaves out
We skip crime reports, school coverage and opinion columns, and we link to the original reporting instead of reproducing it. If a story here changes how you think about a home, tell Rudy and he will talk it through.
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Summaries are our own words and every item links to the original report. Items based on a council agenda preview describe what was scheduled, so check the city's website for final votes. Last checked October 10, 2026.