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Meet Jacques Spitzer, The 92118 Hero of the Week. Jacques is dedicated to giving back to our community, especially when it comes to supporting mental health initiatives, diversity and inclusion. Congratulations Jacques! Visual Storyteller Brad Willis shares this profile of Jacques.

40-Second Tuesday with the Coronado City Council candidates as they answer: "Does Coronado need to continue spending city funds and partnering with organizations to increase tourism? If so, why, and should residents have a say on how any advertising money is spent?" See all videos here: https://coronadotimes.com//council-candidates-on-current-/

40-Second Thursday with the CUSD Board candidates as they answer: What is your philosophy about special education? What do you believe the school board does to determine if district personnel are adequately trained in issues such as autism, behaviors and mental illness? See all videos here: https://coronadotimes.com//cusd-board-candidates-on-curre/

You made it through another week. Take a deep breath and enjoy the moment. #fridayvibes

Coronado City Council met on Tuesday. Here's a recap from our writer that was happy to attend in person (masked of course) for the first time in months.

Coronado photographer Refugio Rochin teams up with Visual Storyteller Brad Willis for this fun video of Halloween decorations around town. As Brad says, "Who among us doesn't feel a little bit like one or two of these characters after all we have experienced in 2020?" Watch more Coronado videos at coronadotimes.com/news/category/video/

From clothing to coffee, imported French goods to personal services, oils and vinegars and spirits to bath & body items and gifts, changes are underway in the Coronado commercial district. See who's moving in to the vacant spaces.

Coronado Times staff writer Alyssa Burns shares her story of pregnancy during a pandemic and announces the birth of her daughter Mely. Congratulations Alyssa and family!

The Port has released a revised draft of its Master Plan Update. Of note to Coronado residents are pages 23-26 and 47-51 (no hotels!) in the Summary of Changes. Both the Summary and the full Revised Draft can be found on the port's website linked within this article.

The event is 10/20, so get your tickets now!

30-Second Thursday with the CUSD Board candidates as they answer: Communication and accessibility is key as a board member. Will you utilize social media for discussions and/or response to community inquiries? How will you ensure your accessibility to the community at large after you are elected? See all videos here: https://coronadotimes.com//cusd-board-candidates-on-curre/

40-Second Tuesday with the Coronado City Council candidates as they share what specific skills and experience make them uniquely qualified to serve on the City Council. See all videos here: https://coronadotimes.com//council-candidates-on-current-/

Matt Heinecke is a troubadour, a school teacher and a parent who, like so many of us, has faced a world turned upside down by the pandemic. Brad Willis recently caught up with Matt and has this Artist Profile. Watch more Coronado videos at coronadotimes.com/news/category/video/