Opinion By Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey: Can We Agree That Surfing Should Not Be A Crime?

Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey

By Richard Bailey, Mayor of Coronado

Can we agree that surfing should not be a crime?

A viral video from earlier this week shows a lone surfer, in the ocean near La Jolla, fleeing the water as multiple law enforcement officials chase him down in a powerboat. As the surfer exits the waves and runs up the sandy bluff, dozens of spectators are seen cheering on his display of civil disobedience.

Comic-Con International San Diego Cancels 2020 Event Due To COVID-19 Coronavirus

April 17, 2020

For the first time in its 50-year history, Comic-Con International San Diego has cancelled its annual weekend event, which was set to take place at the San Diego Convention Center this July. The event will instead return to the San Diego Convention Center from July 22-25, 2021.

San Diego Pizzeria To Be Featured On Guy Fieri's Quarantine Series "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Takeout" Edition

April 17, 2020

With restaurants across the country closed for dine-in due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Food Network personality Guy Fieri can no longer take to the road to visit his favorite eateries for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.  To continue to produce content, Guy is having some familiar faces, including a popular San Diego pizzeria, come to his home kitchen on three special episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Takeout.

San Diego Pride Cancels 2020 Events Due To Continued COVID-19 Concerns

April 16, 2020

Organizers of San Diego's annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration have cancelled its 2020 events amid ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

San Diego's Popular Hillcrest Farmers Market To Reopen This Weekend

April 16, 2020

After over a month of closure due to COVID-19 coronavirus precautions, San Diego's popular Hillcrest Farmers Market has announced it will reopen a smaller version with new safety protocols starting this Sunday.

RePost: San Diego Under Quarantine - March 2020

April 15, 2020

Enjoy an aerial tour of desolate San Diego during quarantine in March of 2020 shot by Aaron Thomas Media using an FAA-approved drone.

San Diego County Fair Cancelled For 2020 Amid Continued COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

April 14, 2020

One of the county's most anticipated summer traditions, the San Diego County Fair announced today that it has cancelled its 2020 season.

"New Normal" - California Releases Indicators To Address In Order To Plan Modifying Stay-At-Home Orders

April 14, 2020

At a press conference this afternoon, California Governor Gavin Newsom released information about controlling COVID-19 into the future and indicators to analyze when planning to reopen the state's economy for a future described as the "new normal".

Highly Anticipated Solomon Bagel & Donuts Unveils This Week In San Diego's North Park

April 13, 2020

After a substantial delay, a longtime bagel pro will bring his patented recipes to San Diego's North Park with the opening of Solomon Bagels & Donuts, opening for take-out and delivery this week with a menu of NYC-style bagels, donuts, pastries, coffee and more.

Coronavirus Quarantine 2020: The Playlist

April 11, 2020

Being we are all confined to our homes to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, we made a curated playlist perfect for quarantine life 2020. Check it out, share, and email us with any song recommendations so we can continuously update.

San Diego's Modern Times Beer Makes Statement With "Medicare For All, Yesterday" Beer Release

April 10, 2020

San Diego-based Modern Times Beer has released a new special release brew named "Extraordinary Times - Medicare for All, Yesterday," a barrel-aged stout that spotlights the fact that the United States is the only developed country in the world without universal health coverage.

San Diego Humane Society Goes Virtual For 2020 Walk For Animals On Saturday, May 2

April 9, 2020

The San Diego Humane Society is taking its annual Walk For Animals fundraiser online in 2020, uniting thousands of animals lovers in San Diego on Saturday, May 2.

Downtown San Diego Gastropub Releases Line Of Boozy Ice Cream Flavors

April 8, 2020

Downtown San Diego's Metl Bar & Grill is making the most out of the COVID-19 pandemic and has released a lineup of boozy ice cream flavors to compliment its extensive take-out food and beverage options.

San Diegans Show Appreciation To Healthcare Workers With Nightly Display Of Gratitude

April 7, 2020

For the last few evenings San Diegans have embraced a growing global campaign of demonstrating appreciation for healthcare workers battling the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus by taking to their front doors, balconies, and windows to cheer for those on the front lines of this global pandemic.