USS Fort Worth to Arrive Locally Thursday

The vessel, commissioned last month, is expected to be used to fight piracy, drug trafficking and terrorism.

Voters Need-to-Know: Coronado Candidate Bios, Forums and More

Round-up of this week's forums, candidate information and voter details – you have six days left to register! – as the Nov. 6 elections creep closer.

Kari McPherson, Candidate, Coronado City Council

The newcomer to city politics is a mom to five sons.

County Issues Advisory for Beaches Due to Rain Runoff

The Department of Environmental Health warns that swimming, diving and surfing should be avoided in coastal waters for 72 hours. The last significant rain was Friday morning.

Sailors and Marines Arrive in Timor-Leste for Exercises, Navy Reports

The mission includes medical assistance, jungle warfare training and aviation exercises.

County Board Approves $259,000 Contract for Incoming CAO

Helen N. Robbins-Meyer will succeed current CAO Walt Ekard on Dec. 1.

Report: Bilbray-Peters Congressional Race Represents a State Trend

The contest for the district, which includes Coronado, is drawing national attention from political funders and has gone negative as a result, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Keith, Denny Lead City Hall Field in Campaign Fundraising

But Tanaka, Keith and Woiwode outpace the field in number of total donors, according to financial disclosure statements.

Destroyer Named for Fallen SEAL Michael Murphy Commissioned

The Saturday ceremony honored the 29-year-old who died when he took fire in Afghanistan while making a phone call seeking help for his trapped team.

Navy Jet Flyover Marks Change-of-Command Ceremony at North Island

Vice Adm. David Buss will have the titles of commander of Naval Air Forces and of the U.S. Pacific Fleet's naval air forces.

Ralph Denney, Candidate, 78th Assembly District

The accountant is the challenger in the race for the 78th Assembly District seat.

Toni Atkins, Candidate, 78th Assembly District

The state assemblywoman is running for re-election.

Coronado Patch Election Guide 2012

The candidates, voting information and issues that you'll need to know about in Coronado.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

How to Register to Vote in Coronado

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need to know on how and where to register to vote.

Caltrans to Place Signs for Directions to Miramar National Cemetery

The signs will be installed in six weeks, according to state leaders.

Coronado Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly

The community continues to have a far better jobless rate than the county, state and nation.

Mayoral Candidates "Meet and Greet"

City Council Historic Preservation Forum

Election 2012: Fletcher Backs Peters for Congress

The assemblyman and former mayoral candidate threw his support behind Scott Peters in the 52nd Congressional District, which includes Coronado.

Energy Savings in Coronado: Commercial Property Owners Can Get Help

County supervisor calls PACE a low-cost financing option to make buildings more energy efficient.

Update: Council in Awkward Spot After Shacknai Mom Makes Her Plea

DIna Shacknai makes brief statement before council members as she continues to seek a new investigation in the death of Max, 6.

Mayor Expresses Support for Coronado Police in Shacknai Case

Tanaka welcomes Dina Shacknai, who plans to appear at Tuesday's meeting regarding her son's case, but said he agrees with the police findings unless new evidence is presented.

Shacknai to Appeal to City Council Regarding Son's Death

The mother of Max, 6, who was injured at the Spreckels mansion last year, will take her cause to City Hall, after criticizing police last week.

Three Navy Ships to Deploy to Middle East

Marines will accompany the mission, which follows the deaths last week of four Americans in Libya and increasing anti-American unrest.

Video: President, Families Honor Consulate Victims on Return to U.S.

The men, including two ex-SEALs, were among four killed in Libya Tuesday; Obama called them patriots and vowed that the U.S. will not retreat from the world despite the deaths.

Consumer Alert: Amazon.com Sales Tax Begins Saturday

The online retailer will add the state tax on mail-order purchases beginning Sept. 15. Are you going on a shopping spree before then, or are you happy to see the change?

Clinton Salutes Ex-SEALs, From Encinitas and IB, Killed in Libya Attack

The secretary of state remembered Glen A. Doherty of Encinitas and Tyrone Woods of IB, both of whom had served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Humanitarian Mission Ends Friday With Navy Ship's Return

The USNS Mercy will end a five-month mission that took the crew to the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Update: Pipe Break on Orange Avenue Leads to Water Shutdown

City expects water to be shut off for several hours; it's unclear how many residents have been affected.

Board, on 9/11 Anniversary, Supports Tighter Flight School Rules

A county supervisor criticizes the federal government for not doing more, while calling for enhanced screening at community airports.

USS Milius to Return From Middle East

The Navy destroyer has been deployed since January.

Ex-SEAL Who Helped Kill Bin Laden Tells ‘60 Minutes’: Capture Was Goal

Disguised author of book “No Easy Day,” with altered voice, says the story deserved to be told right.

Courts to Close Early Fridays As Part of Cost-Saving Measure

The move will hit clerks' offices; courtrooms will not be affected and trials will go on as planned on Fridays.

Alterations to Nicky Rottens' Liquor License Remain on Hold

The restaurant is awaiting completion of the state department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's report.

North Island Workers Exposed to Toxic Chemicals

The OSHA inspections took place in 2011 at the Navy's Fleet Readiness Center.

Nicky Rottens' Bar & Burger Joint Sues City Over Permits

The owners, who are seeking at least $5 million, claim their civil rights have been violated and charge that they have not been afforded due process by City Hall.

County Considers New Rules for Flight Schools, to Prevent Terrorism

Proposal calls it a "travesty" that nearly 11 years after the September 11 attacks, federal agencies have not done enough to prevent a reoccurrence.

Administrative Actions Taken Against Navy Pilots for Lake Tahoe Stunt

The Navy's investigation deems the event "entirely preventable."

Patch Breaks Down the Propositions

Nine statewide propositions are on this year's ballot. Do you know what they are?