21 Saturday: The Coronado Ferry Landing will offer a free weekend concert featuring Wolff, a 60s-90s classic rock band, from 2-5 p.m. 22 Sunday: The Surf City Allstars will be performing at Spreckels Park at 6 p.m. as part of Coronado Promenade Concerts’ summer series. The band will offer a performance true to the sounds […]
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Home front judging contest underway
The 4th of July Home Front Decorating Contest is underway, and The Coronado Fourth of July is calling all Coronado residents to show their patriotic spirit and participate. Residents are encouraged to express their creativity by decking out their homes in red, white and blue. Promoting the beautification of homes in Coronado, The Coronado Fourth of July […]
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Cross country summer training in full swing
Coronado High School cross country coach George Green said summer training will be available for runners to start building endurance. Runners will be meeting several times during the summer months, and a weekly schedule will be available for the days the group does not meet. Green said those interested in participating in training can visit […]
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Calendar of events for the week of June 13
14 Saturday: Performing from 8 p.m. to midnight at McP’s Irish Pub is “Wolff,” a band that plays 60s-90s rock classics. 15 Sunday: Art in the Park will take place in Spreckels Park on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 50 top artists in San Diego County, in every genre, will […]
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Calling all local artists — enter this 4th of July t-shirt art contest
Editor’s Note: This is an advertisement feature from The Coronado News Coronado’s annual 4th of July celebration is rapidly approaching, and to celebrate the city’s sense of community, The Coronado News is hosting an Independence Day t-shirt art contest. Residents of all ages are invited to submit their original artwork for the chance to have […]
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Summer theater camps available through Broadway Meets Coronado
A series of one-week theater camps for young performers, ages 7 to 16, will run in Coronado from June 30 to July 18. The Coronado Junior Arts League, in partnership with the city’s Recreation and Golf Services, is hosting “Broadway Meets Coronado,” where each themed camp will offer a hands-on introduction to the world of […]
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Voting on District 1 Supervisor is open for registered voters in Imperial Beach
As of May 30, over 370,000 ballots were sent to registered voters in San Diego County’s first supervisorial district ahead of the July 1 special election, where Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre will vie for the empty seat on the board. The following week, registered voters in District 1 […]
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Crown City Classic returns this 4th of July for 52nd year
The Crown City Classic, a patriotic 4th of July race, will kick off the Independence Day festivities bright and early with a 12K, 5K and half-mile race. The event will begin at 7 a.m., with the 12K and 5K races taking off at Tidelands Park along Glorietta Boulevard. Runners can take in the view of […]
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Coronado free summer shuttle open
During the summer, Coronado provides free shuttle rides for residents and visitors alike. Four San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) buses run along the existing Route 904 — which goes from the Marriott Resort and Spa, to the Coronado Ferry Landing, down Orange Avenue, by Coronado City Hall and to the Shores. The shuttle will […]
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Coronado Rotary honors top Coronado High athletes
Aaron Brooks, Coronado High School’s athletic director, introduced the top student athletes for the class of 2025, chosen by the athletic department, at Coronado Rotary Club’s luncheon meeting at the Coronado Yacht Club on May 7. Every head coach voted for seniors who positively represented the school’s athletic program in their respective sports. Proud parents […]
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Former TOPGUN instructor to speak on new book
Vincent “Jell-O” Aiello, a former TOPGUN instructor, combat pilot, and host of the popular “Fighter Pilot Podcast” will speak on his new book at the Coronado Public Library on Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. Aiello will share stories from his new book “Through the Yellow Visor.” The talk will offer insight into the real-life […]
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Islander Youth Theater to perform Matilda Jr.
Young performers from Islander Youth Theater will bring Matilda Jr. to the stage on June 9 and 10 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for purchase at CoSASanDiego.com. The performances will start at 7 p.m. on both nights. “Don’t miss the chance to experience the enchanting world of Matilda with our amazing cast,” said […]
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Two new restaurants open in Imperial Beach
Two new dining concepts opened in Imperial Beach at Pier South Resort on May 23, and hotel guests and locals alike are invited to dine at the oceanfront spaces. Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza, founded by enterprising hospitality specialist Sami Ladeki in 1989 with the first location opening in La Jolla, serves family-friendly dishes including a grilled balsamic […]
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Coronado High School students create a 23-foot-tall mosaic
“Fragments of Change,” a striking new public mosaic designed and created by students at Coronado High School, was officially unveiled on May 29 — a culmination of over 10 months of hard work. Spanning 23 feet tall and 8 feet wide, the colorful mosaic was custom-designed to fit a niche along the brick wall on […]
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Lauren Gilhooly, Nathan Ayan named track MVPs
By a consensus vote from all the head coaches in the Central league, both Coronado High School runners Lauren Gilhooly and Nathan Ayan were awarded the title of Central League Track Athlete of the Year. During the season, both athletes were part of school records. The boys’ 4×800-meter relay team — consisting of Ayan, Vincent […]
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Naval Special Warfare Group One celebrates 50 years
On April 1, 1975, Naval Special Warfare Group One, or NSWG-1, was created to establish a permanent home for the group at Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado. And on May 22, active and retired operators and civilians reunited with current and former teammates to celebrate a half century of NSWG-1. “Having spent many years on […]