Betty Ridenour sits in front of Girl Scout Troop 6017 of Coronado. Her white hair glows in the sun, and she has a big smile on her face as the Girl Scouts introduce her. Her pink-rimmed glasses match the pink on her lips. Ridenour was a riveter in World War II, a term that refers […]
Coronado News staff
The Coronado News is a 24-hour news website and direct-mail free newspaper to all residents and businesses of Coronado as we cover city government, schools, businesses, entertainment and the Navy.
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CoSA’s “Footloose” will rock the stage at the Coronado Performing Arts Center
“Footloose,” based on the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon, takes the stage at the Coronado Performing Arts Center for five shows, April 21-23, and April 28-29.
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Coronado’s Liam Weaver has established himself as one of San Diego’s best golfers
Coronado High School’s Liam Weaver has established himself as one of the top golfers in San Diego.
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Coronado Flower Show’s 101st event this weekend at Spreckels Park
The Coronado Flower Show enters a new century as the 101st show is April 15 and 16, at Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave.
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How Bill Huck’s $4 daily food budget taught him the value of money and love of Coronado
Bill Huck fell in love with Coronado during childhood visits in a 1960s Oldsmobile van with no air conditioning Now, he’s deeply involved in the community.
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Junior Optimist Club of Coronado serving community with fresh ideas
The Junior Optimist Club of Coronado diligently considers fresh ideas to support the community, and new members can be found at Coronado Middle School.
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Defending champ Coronado High girls lacrosse starts hot in 2023
The Division 1 CIF defending champion Coronado High girls lacrosse team has picked up right where it left off from last year – getting six wins to start the season.
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Coronado Love Letter: Ivy Weston leads library staff and book clubs
Ivy Weston, Senior Librarian for Programs, Outreach & Marketing at the Coronado Public Library, is hard at work coordinating events. Weston has held this position for two years in May, but has been a librarian since 2007, and she has a master’s degree in Information Science. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Weston was living and working in […]
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Coronado watch party supports SDSU in NCAA championship game
Fans poured into Nicky Rottens Bar & Burger Joint in Coronado on Monday night hoping for a historic SDSU men’s hoops victory – but the night ended in consoling pats on the back.
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Well-traveled Naval twins are playing big for Islanders softball
Although 60 feet typically separates them on the diamond, sisters and Coronado softballers Lucy and Sophie Kenny were born just 20 minutes apart.
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KMAC Foundation to host 8th annual regatta in late April
This year’s KMAC Foundation Regatta will be held April 28-30, with a racing clinic and practice along with a race and dinner to support the foundation at the Coronado Yacht Club. All donations go to support the foundation.
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Coronado teen combats the climate crisis
Coronado’s Sydney Kroonen has received national recognition as one of the youngest activists for fighting climate change.
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Coronado Love Letter: Karl Mueller on why CUSD is a “special place”
CUSD Superintendent Karl Mueller shared the motive for making a return to the district, success in his current role, and how CUSD is working through challenges that public education currently faces.
Posted inOp-Eds
Op-Ed: How Coronado became my healing place from cancer
“When I look back on the past six years, for me, Coronado is a place of healing.” Read editorial board member Amy Hall’s love affair with Coronado.
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Coronado’s Jane Mitchell: From resume tapes in a rental car to 28 Emmys
Jane Mitchell’s career began with a rental car and a trunk full of resume tapes. Today, she’s a beloved local TV personality and Coronado resident with 28 Emmy awards.
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Op-Ed: Why are some Islanders sports teams not in The Coronado News?
A few parents have asked us why we haven’t covered other sports teams at Coronado High School.
Simple answer: A few Coronado High School coaches have declined to give us access to them or their players, citing a loyalty to other publications in town.