Plaque Commemorates Birthplace of Naval Aviation

Monday, 30 January 2012
Contact: Dale Frost (619) 686-6461

A bronze plaque along the San Diego Bay waterfront in Coronado's Centennial Park now officially marks North Island as the birthplace of naval aviation and commemorates its 100th anniversary, which occurred in 2011.

The marker was unveiled on January 28, 2012, by members of the California State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, sponsors of the commemorative plaque.

Coronado is one of the Port of San Diego's five member cities.

Port Swears in New Board Officers for 2012

Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6281

Retired Admiral Lou Smith, who represents the City of Coronado on the Board of Port Commissioners, was sworn in on January 10 as Chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners for 2012. Smith was sworn in by Coronado Mayor Casey Tanaka.

The swearing-in took place at a luncheon held at the Coronado Community Center. Along with Smith, Commissioner Ann Moore, who represents Chula Vista on the seven-member Board, was sworn in as Vice Chair, and Commissioner Lee Burdick, one of three San Diego representatives on the Board, was sworn in as Secretary.

Port of San Diego Extends Due Dates of its Capital Improvement Program Process

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Public input on future port projects is welcome

The Port of San Diego has extended the due date for public input on its revised Capital Improvement Program, which outlines plans for construction and enhancement projects. Project information forms can be submitted through February 28, 2012.

•  On-Tidelands Capital Improvement Projects Public Survey (163.49 kB)

The Port is seeking the public's ideas on what types of Capital Improvement Projects should be developed on the land managed by the Port of San Diego.

Port of San Diego Moves Forward with Changes to its Capital Improvement Program Process

Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

Public input on future port projects is welcome

The Port of San Diego is hosting an informational meeting regarding its newly revised Capital Improvement Program, which outlines plans for construction and enhancement projects.

The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Port of San Diego's Administration Building, 3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego (map).

An Open Letter to Our Community from the Port of San Diego

Sunday, 11 December 2011

The Port of San Diego's marine terminals are anchors that support the region's Working Waterfront.

The Port District produces jobs. Our maritime operation, along with our industrial partners, provide 5,000 jobs on the San Diego Bay waterfront, with an average wage of $59,000 – about $10,000 more than the national average.