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 […]
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Calendar of events for the week of June 6
7 Saturday: The Coronado Ferry Landing will host a free weekend concert on June 7 from 2 -5 p.m. featuring Chickenbone Slim. 7 Saturday: From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Emerald Keepers will be hosting a beach clean-up on Central Beach. Participants are asked to bring gloves, buckets and pickers, and extras will be available. […]
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Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band will perform on June 8
Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band will bring premier musical talent to Spreckels Park on June 8 at 6 p.m. as part of Coronado’s summer concert series. With over 90 years of service in San Diego, the band is one of the Navy’s and region’s oldest continuing musical organizations. Under the direction of Cameron […]
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Calendar of events for the week of May 30
1 Sunday: The band Laurie Beebe Lewis and the Electric Underground will perform in Spreckels Park at 6 p.m. as part of the Coronado Promenade Concerts’ summer concert series. 1 Sunday: Art in the Park will take place in Spreckels Park on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 50 top artists […]
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Schedule of events for this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Coronado
The Coronado Fourth of July is celebrating the 76th anniversary of the annual Independence Day Parade this year. With a full day of events planned and over 100,000 people expected to come to the island, preparation is key. The Coronado Fourth of July board recommends visitors plan ahead for the crowds by finding a legal […]
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2025 Navy Leap Frogs schedule
The United States Navy Parachute Team, also known as the “Leap Frogs,” have released their 2025 performance schedule, and they are expected to return again this year for a 4th of July performance in Coronado. The team, based on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, is the official parachute demonstration team of the U.S. Navy and each […]
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Coronado track and field boasts medalists at Division 3 championships
Over 20 athletes from Coronado High School qualified for the San Diego CIF Division 3 track and field championships on May 17, and senior sprinter Lauren Gilhooly took home four gold medals. Individually, Gilhooly won the 100- and 200-meter dash events. She was also joined by Maya Wilson, Micaela Gistaro and Summer Little on the […]