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Greetings Coronado! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is Coronado ready for a Super El Niño winter and higher flood risks?
  • How a trapped sailor was pulled from a sinking boat off Coronado
  • How Tropical Storm Rachel's flooding led to dramatic rescues near Coronado.

Also on today's calendar: Heartland Coin Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A 'Super' El Niño is here. What does this mean for Coronado? (thecoronadonews.com) — Coronado officials are ramping up preparations for a powerful Super El Niño, investing $32 million in the Parker Pump Station, planning temporary drainage at Five-Points, and shifting to the Everbridge alert system. Residents are urged to prepare for potential flooding, coastal erosion, and sewage-contaminated runoff, with town halls, sandbag distribution, and updated emergency communications all aimed at keeping Coronado safer this winter.
   

• Coast Guard rescues man from sinking boat off Coronado (fox5sandiego.com) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a man trapped in a partially submerged sailboat off Coronado early Sunday morning, after shallow water kept boat crews from reaching him. A rescue swimmer tore open the cabin roof to free the struggling sailor, then flew him to shore for medical evaluation, underscoring the risks local boaters face in hazardous coastal conditions.
   

• Tropical Storm Rachel swamps San Diego County with heavier-than-expected rain (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavier-than-expected rain to San Diego County, leading to water rescues in Coronado and off Coronado Beach involving city firefighters, lifeguards, and the Coast Guard. The storm flooded roads, damaged coastal areas, and caused numerous traffic collisions and power issues across the region, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for coastal and inland residents.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

National City

  • National City flood survivors warn neighbors as more rain moves in (cbs8.com)
  • SD County Supervisors Advance Proposed Film Initiative Program (10news.com)
  • San Diego County hit with heavy overnight rain from Tropical Storm Rachel (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Imperial Beach

  • Imperial Beach sees minimal storm impacts as Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect (10news.com)

Chula Vista

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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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