Knox is available for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Knox has a gentle personality and appreciates people who are willing to let him take things at his own pace. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 9
10 Saturday: The Coronado Marine Corps League is hosting its annual fundraiser of the year on Oct. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. titled, “Coronado Octoberfest.” Hosted at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2422, the event includes an Octoberfest meal, beer on tap and live music. Profits go toward local charities. 13 Tuesday: A […]
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Ballot drop boxes open at two Coronado locations
Two locations are available for registered voters in Coronado to drop off their ballot for the 2026 election, at the Coronado Public Library and City Hall. The city hall drop box will be accessible 24-hours a day until 8 p.m. on election day on Nov. 3. The library ballot drop box will be accessible during […]
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Heather Morris featured at author event in November
International bestselling author Heather Morris will present her book, “The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse” on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Coronado Public Library. Hosted by Adventures by the Book, the event is free and open to the public. Books are available for preorder for delivery to the event, and copies will also be […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 2
3 Saturday: Join award-winning historian and storyteller Sandra Bonura for a fully-illustrated presentation featuring rare vintage zoo photographs, archival movie clips, and historic radio broadcasts. The event, at 11 a.m. at the Coronado Public Library, will celebrate her new 2026 book, “The Zoo Lady: How Belle Benchley Built the San Diego Zoo.” 3 Saturday: The Coronado Democratic […]
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Coronado Playhouse presents ‘Into the Woods’
Coronado Playhouse invites audiences to Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s acclaimed musical, “Into the Woods.” “’Into the Woods’ began its life just a few miles from here … at The Old Globe in 1986, which makes it a particular pleasure to present it 40 years later in Coronado,” said director Blake McCarty. Cinderella, Little Red […]
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Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra opens new season with Youth Concerto winners
The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra will open its 2026–27 concert season on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, with “Concertos and Symphonies,” a program celebrating the talent of young Southern California musicians. Now in its fifth year, the orchestra’s Youth Concerto Competition provides young musicians ages 7–18 […]
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Islanders turn in breakthrough performances at Grit and Grind Invitational
Coronado High School cross country delivered one of its strongest meets of the season on Sept. 26 at the 5th Annual Grit and Grind XC Challenge. Sophomore Evan Russo delivered one of Coronado’s top performances, racing to fifth place overall in a freshman/sophomore race with 193 finishers. Sophomore Diego Ibarra Cruz and freshman Felix Scott […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Jett
Jett is available for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Jett is a 2-year-old mixed breed with loads of energy. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All animals at PAWS […]
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CoSA students announce annual Horror Nights production
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) digital arts department has announced its annual Horror Nights production, featuring this year’s theme: “Myths and Magic: Tales from the Edge of Reality.” This immersive, mythological horror show will take place over two nights — Oct. 27 and Oct. 29 — inside the Black Box Theater at Coronado […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 25
27 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert featuring The Ideas at 2 p.m. on Sept. 27. 29 Tuesday: A local farmers’ market will be set up at the Coronado Ferry Landing from 2:30 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 29, featuring fresh produce. 30 Wednesday: The Busted Spurs band, […]
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Contest: Winners announced for 2026 ‘Best of Coronado News’
The winners have been announced for the first ever “Best of Coronado News” competition, a contest highlighting local businesses that community members voted on as their all time favorites. To recognize the vast and thriving local business landscape in Coronado, The Coronado News hosted the contest which named over 100 different categories for nominations. This […]
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Contest: Winning restaurants announced for 2026 ‘Best of Coronado News’
The winning restaurants have been announced for the first ever “Best of Coronado News” competition, a contest highlighting local businesses that community members voted on as their all time favorites. To recognize the vast and thriving local business landscape in Coronado, The Coronado News hosted the contest which named over 100 different categories for nominations. […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 18
19 Saturday: The KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in San Diego will induct three new adaptive Hansa Liberty sailboats into its fleet with a commissioning ceremony at 9 a.m. With these new boats, KMAC looks to expand its mission of providing free sailing lessons to members of the community whose physical limitations might otherwise prevent them from […]
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Evan Russo leads Coronado at New Balance River Park Invitational
The Coronado cross country team’s early season meet at the New Balance San Diego River Park Invitational was highlighted by a top-10 performance by sophomore Evan Russo, who finished with a personal best time. Russo covered the three-mile varsity course in a time of 16:37.26 to finish eighth overall. Sophomore Ayrton Reyes finished 47th in […]
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CoSA to perform fall music recital on Sept. 28
The Coronado School of the Arts’ (CoSA) Instrumental Music Fall Recital will take place on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre, featuring a string quintet, jazz ensemble, woodwind trio, saxophone trio and an all-new brass quintet. The recital will also feature several solo pianists. The CoSA Instrumental Music Conservatory emphasizes the […]