Coronado|News|
USS Freedom Departs For 8-Month Deployment to Asia Friday
The vessel is the Navy's first littoral combat ship, designed for fighting in coastal waters.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
- Coronado, CA
Jennifer's work has appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Chicago Tribune and the Long Beach Press-Telegram. She has studied English literature and journalism. She lives in San Diego and enjoys books, baseball, theater, politics and her extended pet family.
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Coronado|News|
Video: New Commander for Navy's Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific
One captain takes over for another at a North Island change-of-command ceremony featuring astronaut Sunita Williams, also a Navy captain and helicopter pilot.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Video: A 500-Day Trip to Mars? Count Astronaut Sunita Williams In
Williams, a Navy captain, appeared in Coronado Thursday and talked about being aboard the International Space Station – and a Mars trip a millionaire space tourist would like to make happen.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Are There Coronado Contractors That Could Be Hurt by Sequestration?
Yes, according to a federal database – several businesses with Coronado addresses have recently held federal contracts worth nearly $10 million.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Update: Sailor Seriously Burned in Pennsylvania Explosion
Pasquale Troisi, just returned from Afghanistan, suffered burns over three-quarters of his body at a homecoming party near Philadelphia.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Want to See the Oscar Winners at Home? Here's When the DVDs Come Out
Some are already available, but if you're looking forward to juicy extras and deleted scenes, here's when you catch the award winners on disc.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
How-To Webinars Offer Caregivers Advice on Dealing With Stress
A series of free Friday webinars will help caregivers learn how to deal with some of the challenges of their responsibilities.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Oscar Procrastinator? Catch Up on Nominated Movies This Weekend
One film up for an Oscar is playing in Coronado; here's where to look for the others before Sunday's big show.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Navy Milestone: USS Freedom Soon to Deploy to Singapore
The littoral combat ship will be the first of its kind to go on an overseas mission.
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Coronado|News|
Mother of Shacknai Boy: One of Two People at Mansion Killed Him
In an Arizona interview, Dina Shacknai makes her most direct accusation yet against the late Rebecca Zahau, who died at the Spreckels mansion in July 2011.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Navy Names New Leader of Coronado-Based USS Vinson Strike Group
Rear Adm. David Steindl took over for Rear Adm. T.K. Shannon after a ceremony at sea Thursday.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Navy Personnel Find Missing Marine at Silver Strand State Beach
The unidentified Marine, who was found safe, had gone missing during a Thursday training exercise.
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Coronado|News|
Police Investigating Threat to Coronado Middle School Teacher
Officers were called in after a teacher received an anonymous threat Wednesday.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Scholarship Alert: Write Essay on Transit, Compete to Win Laptop
The entry deadline for MTS' scholarship competition is April 12, but if high school seniors turn in their applications by March 15, they could win an iPad or monthly transit pass.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Del Mar-Carmel Valley, CA|News|
Local Pension Costs Set to Rise, Says San Diego Taxpayers Group
Contributions from cities including Del Mar are rising at a fast clip, according to a San Diego County Taxpayers Association report.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Local Pension Costs Set to Rise, Says San Diego Taxpayers Group
Contributions from cities including La Mesa are rising at a fast clip, according to San Diego County Taxpayers Association.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Update: CHP Opening Bridge Following Closure of More Than 2 Hours
Crash reported at 6:35 p.m., followed by a person threatening to jump, according to the city and CHP. All lanes are open.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Video: Las Colinas Expansion Discussed During State of the County Address
The $300 million project in Santee is mostly being paid for in cash. Watch the address inside.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Local Pension Costs Set to Rise in Santee, Says San Diego Taxpayers Group
Contributions from cities including Santee are rising at a fast clip, according to a San Diego County Taxpayers Association report.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Local Pension Costs Set to Rise, Says San Diego Taxpayers Group
Contributions from cities including Coronado are rising at a fast clip, according to a San Diego County Taxpayers Association report.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff