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Also, don't miss Heartland Coin Show on the Coronado Patch calendar

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Hey hey Coronado! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Coronado's switch to San Diego Community Power means for you
  • Are you a Coronado artist ready to see your work paired?
  • Where to watch the USS Lincoln's dramatic return from Coronado

Also on today's calendar: Heartland Coin Show and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Renewable Energy Update 10.2.26 (jdsupra.com) — Coronado residents will soon see a major change in their electric service as the city officially joins San Diego Community Power, a nonprofit alternative to SDG&E that offers multiple renewable-heavy plans. Alongside statewide clean-energy moves, this shift means locals will be able to choose how green their electricity mix is and potentially adjust what they pay on future power bills.
   

• Spreckels Gallery call for artists for 'Reflections' exhibition (coronadotimes.com) — Coronado artists and photographers are invited to apply for the Cultural Arts Commission's "Reflections" exhibition at the Spreckels Gallery, pairing original photos with new 2-D artworks. Local creators 18 and older who meet Coronado artist eligibility can submit by November 6, 2026, for a show that will run at the John D. Spreckels Center from March through August 2027. Full details and requirements are online at CoronadoArts.com.
   

• USS Abraham Lincoln carrier will return to San Diego area Thursday (kpbs.org) — Coronado residents will be able to watch the USS Abraham Lincoln return to San Diego Bay on Thursday from public spots like Coronado Dog Beach, even without base access. After nearly 300 days deployed in the Middle East, the carrier is due at Naval Air Station North Island around noon, capping a demanding mission marked by long stretches at sea and heavy flight operations.
   

📸 Around Coronado

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • US Marine Corps posted a job opening for MWR Recreation Assistant (Fitness) in Coronado. Apply here.
  • Hilton posted a job opening for Server (Seasonal), Babcock and Story - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton in Coronado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coronado here.

🗞 Nearby News

National City

  • National City mayoral candidate did not finish SDSU degree he listed on city applications (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • South County Democrats Pin Hopes on National City Mayor's Race (voiceofsandiego.org)
  • Turning Point Contract: September 22 vs. October 6, 2026 (573 clients disappear) (wordpress.com)

Imperial Beach

  • Between San Diego And Tijuana Is An Underrated City With A Scenic Beach And Coastal Hiking (planetware.com)

San Diego

  • Leslie's Pool Supplies To Close 3 San Diego County Stores Amid Bankruptcy (patch.com)
  • Trump Suggests Letting Iran 'Take Out Los Angeles, San Diego,' Stirring Local Outrage (patch.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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