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Amphib Base Sailor Killed in Afghanistan

The U.S. Department of Defense Friday announced that a Coronado-based sailor was killed in Afghanistan. Lt. Christopher E. Mosko, 28, of Pittsford, N.Y., died Thursday while conducting combat operations in Nawa district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan. H... »

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Capsule Will Offer Glimpses of Navy Flight Centennial

What would you want people 100 years from now to know about Coronado's celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation? The Coronado Historical Asssociation began preparing last fall to create a time capsule and put the call out for items related to th... »

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Poll: Should Your Town Ban Single-Use Plastic Grocery Bags?

After Solana Beach became the first city in the county to ban single-use plastic grocery bags at retail outlets, Councilman Mike Nichols said:  “I’m proud … that we’re doing this. I hope that we’re not the last.”  In Lemon Grove, Patch columnist Corky ... »

Take Back Your Prescription Drugs

Did you know that, according to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 2.7 million individuals aged 12 to 17 and 6.9 million individuals aged 18 to 25 have abused prescription drugs at least once? This weekend, you can help prevent drug abuse of ... »

Patch Pet: Buddy

Buddy is estimated to be 2 years old, a male Staffordshire Bull Terrier variety, and is approximately 65 pounds.   He's a happy go-lucky boy who loves, loves, loves his toys. Buddy knows basic commands and is reported to walk well on his leash. He woul... »

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The Five-Year Engagement Isn’t Worth the Commitment

See Village Theater listings for times and showings for this film.   The Five-Year Engagement brings to life five full years of all the complexities that come from romantic relationship—and I mean five full years. And I mean all the complexities. The m... »

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Preventing Child Abuse: Youngsters Deserve to Be Safe

As we enjoy the beautiful—if soggy—spring weather, we are also reminded that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is the time to emphasize the safety of children by wor... »

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Killer Was Legally Drunk at Time of New Year's Shootings

The killer of three New Year's revelers in a Park Place condo had a blood alcohol level that left him legally drunk at the time of the shootings, according to autopsy reports released Thursday. John Robert Reeves' blood alcohol level was .16. After usi... »

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Pollution Leads to Advisory for Silver Strand State Beach

A continuing influx of sewage-tainted flows from the Tijuana River prompted health officials on Thursday to extend an ocean-pollution warning north to the Silver Strand. Rain-driven contamination has been entering the surf in the far southern reaches o... »

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Poll: Should California Adopt ‘Papers, Please’ Law if Arizona’s is Upheld?

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on parts of the Arizona immigration law, including the “papers, please” provision that requires police to demand immigration papers from anyone stopped, detained or arrested who they reasonably suspect is in ... »

From Homeless to President? Man Claims Cure to ‘This Obamanation’

Gilbert Cope lives in his friend’s garage.  He may move out when he becomes governor of California. “I definitely have plans to run for governor and president,” he says. “I have a niche that will get me known. I have a solution to our country’s problem... »

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Martinez Steps Lightly, Charms Del Conference Crowd

J.R. Martinez attracted a bit of a different crowd Wednesday than Medal of Honor winner Dakota Meyer did the day before at the Hotel del Coronado. These people knew he had appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” and “All My Children.” Women packed the fro... »

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Update: Unclear Why Navy Pilot Who Killed Himself Shot Three Others

Update late Wednesday, with a neighbor's reaction.   A Navy pilot who investigators quickly confirmed killed himself in the Jan. 1 shooting in a Park Place condominium was responsible for the deaths of three others, but the reasons why remain murky. A ... »

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Refinancing Bill for Military Introduced by Reps. Hunter and Davis

Members of the military would have a much easier time refinancing their homes under a bill introduced Wednesday by Democrat Susan Davis and Republican Duncan Hunter. The normally opposing members of Congress announced their Fairness for Military Homeow... »

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Poll: Is the Tea Party Over? Pundits Say This Conservative Crusade Is Dead

Is the Tea Party dead?  That’s the topic of conversation on political websites and blogs in the wake of recent setbacks to Tea Party candidates and elected officials, including the recall vote targeting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.  No doubt Tea Party ... »

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