🌱 Patch AM: How the Silver Strand shaped Coronado’s past—and its future.

Morning Coronado! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How the Silver Strand shaped Coronado's past—and its future.
• Why Chula Vista hit pause on a joint sewage-lobbying push.
• Former Coronado official tapped to lead Lemon Grove—what his new role means

Also on today's calendar: Open House Sun 1-4, come see what's new! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CHA Wine & Lecture explores the history, ecology, and preservation of the Silver Strand (coronadotimes.com) — Coronado residents are invited to a Silver Strand history and ecology Wine & Lecture at the Coronado Historical Association on September 10, with a reception at 5:30 pm. Speakers will trace the Strand's role in Coronado's growth, military presence, and environmental preservation, highlighting projects like Grand Caribe Shoreline Park and the Nature's Bridge to Discovery trail.
   

• Chula Vista hires federal lobbyist, dropping Imperial Beach sewage crisis partnership for now (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Regional efforts to tackle the Tijuana River sewage crisis now involve Coronado indirectly, as Chula Vista hired a federal lobbyist but delayed a formal partnership with Imperial Beach. Chula Vista leaders instead asked staff to coordinate with Coronado, San Diego County, and other South Bay cities already lobbying on the issue before revisiting a broader joint strategy.
   

• Lemon Grove leaders select Tony Winney as permanent city manager (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Coronado residents may recognize Tony Winney, who once served as the city's assistant city manager and has now been chosen as the permanent city manager for Lemon Grove after a nationwide search. City leaders there praised his 25-plus years of municipal experience and approved a three-year contract, highlighting his regional government background that includes time in Coronado and National City.
   

📸 Around Coronado

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coronado

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Open House Sun 1-4, come see what's new! →
  12552 Lomica Dr, San Diego
  1:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego →
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Dive-In Movie 2026
  California State University San Marcos UVA CLASSROOM, UVA LAWN C COURTYARD, UVA POOL
  8:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Donuts with the Library Dean
  California State University San Marcos KEL TERRACE
  9:00 am
• Appliance repair
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Study Abroad Fair
  California State University San Marcos USU ARCADE
  11:00 am
• Meet the Greeks
  California State University San Marcos FORUM PLAZA
  12:00 pm
• Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  5:00 pm
• Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI) 3 of 5
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  5:00 pm
• Crafty Cougars
  California State University San Marcos USU 2310 Meeting Rooms
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 19-20, 2026 →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 30
• Dive-In Movie 2026
  California State University San Marcos UVA CLASSROOM, UVA LAWN C COURTYARD, UVA POOL
  8:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Donuts with the Library Dean
  California State University San Marcos KEL TERRACE
  9:00 am
• Appliance repair
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• First Day of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  Knox (6-8) San Diego, CA 92113

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ticket Counter Agent in Coronado. Apply here.
• Marriott Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Banquet Houseperson in Chula Vista. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coronado here.

🗞 Nearby News

National City

• I-5, I-805 Closures Planned Monday Night: What Drivers Need To Know (patch.com)
• Old Hollywood's Biggest Stars Once Made This Steakhouse A Favorite Stop On The Way To Tijuana (tastingtable.com)

Chula Vista

• Beware of immigration defense scams (timesofsandiego.com)
• Heat-related 911 calls rise as San Diego County heat wave continues (10news.com)
• SDSU soccer teams pile up 14 goals in double-header sweep (thestarnews.com)

Ok Coronado! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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