Coronado resident Tracy Tempest was recognized by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner for an environmental hero award on Oct. 11. As a community scientist, Tempest was honored for her efforts with endangered East Pacific green sea turtles. “She collects data to emphasize the importance of protecting their foraging area in the San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge and […]
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Coronado cross country competes in Sundevil Invite
Coronado High cross country standout Morgan Maske placed ninth out of 70 finishers in a three-mile course for the Sundevil Invite on Oct. 4. In the girls’ junior race, Carly DeVore finished 19th, followed by Lily Humphrey (22nd), Maeson Everitt (24th) and Nadia Roos (38th). In the boys’ division, Vincent Russo placed 11th out of […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival announces 2025 lineup
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) announced its 2025 official film lineup, marking its milestone 10th anniversary. Over five days (Nov. 5-9), CIFF will present a slate of more than 130 films across narrative features, documentaries, short films and Academy Award-contending titles. The Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala, hosted by celebrated film critic and historian […]
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Sharp Coronado Hospital to host free drive-up flu shot clinic
Sharp Coronado Hospital will hold one more free flu shot clinic on Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community members are welcome to drive-up, walk-up or bike-up to get a flu shot, administered by Southwestern College nursing students. Standard dose vaccines will be available at 255 Soledad Place while supplies last. Additionally, Flublok, a CDC-recommended […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 3
5 Sunday: The Coronado Fire and Police Departments are planning to host a public safety open house to kick off National Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 5. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members can visit the area between the fire station on Sixth Street and the police department on Seventh Street and D […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 10
15 Wednesday: The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents Film Forum Coronado, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers […]
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Nominations open for 2026 Community READ title
The Coronado Public Library is accepting book suggestions for the 2026 Community READ program from Oct. 1 through Oct. 15. Celebrating its 10th year, the Community READ program aims to bring the community together around one book with conversations and events in March of 2026. The winning title will be announced in January. Community members […]
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Cellist Sophie Webber to perform classical pieces with a twist
Cellist Sophie Webber will perform classical pieces with her own twist on Friday Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. as the Coronado Public Library’s Autumn Concert Series continues. Webber is an internationally-acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, arts activist and educator. She has released three albums — “Escape: Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello” (2018), “B2C: Bach to […]
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Pianist Phil Dannels to blend classical and contemporary styles at October concert
Phil Dannels, a pianist, composer and tenor, will bring a dynamic blend of classical artistry and lyrical expression to the Coronado Public Library on Friday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. Dannels studied music at Point Loma Nazarene University. He has been heard in recital throughout the United States and has performed as a soloist at […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 26
28 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is scheduled to host a free weekend concert on Sept. 28 at 2 p.m., featuring “The Exit.” 1 Wednesday: The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents Film Forum Coronado, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in […]
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KMAC Foundation to host two training sessions in October
The KMAC Foundation’s Accessible Sailing fleet will host two sailing and training sessions, on Oct. 4 and Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coronado Yacht Club at 1631 Strand Way. The KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in Coronado uses specially adapted sailboats and provides therapeutic, recreational and other sailing opportunities for […]
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Coronado Islander Company hosts annual Neptune Olympics
The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Islander Company, made up of Coronado High School students, held its annual Neptune Olympics at the Crown Cove Aquatic Center along Silver Strand State Beach on Sept. 6. The event brought together 11 schools with over 125 cadets from all over Southern California for a day of […]
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Coronado High cross country posts personal records at Woodbridge Classic
Vincent Russo finished first for the Coronado High School boys’ cross country team at the Woodbridge Classic, which over 400 schools participated in. Nathan Ayan, Andrew Buck and Anton Youngblood followed closely behind Russo, all three posting personal records. On the girls’ team, Morgan Maske was Coronado’s top finisher. Following Maske was Carly DeVore, Maesan […]
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Coronado Historical Association to honor Mary Ann Chapple at Collections Luncheon
The Coronado Historical Association (CHA) is scheduled to host its sixth annual Collections Luncheon on Oct. 7, featuring a display of WWII artifacts and archives. Vickie Stone, the curator of collections, will present an overview of the association’s ongoing preservation efforts. Additionally, Mary Ann Chapple will be honored for her many years of service to […]
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‘Pippin’ to run at Coronado Playhouse
Coronado Playhouse announced its upcoming production of “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. Running from Oct. 10 – Nov. 2, “Pippin” invites audiences to join a mysterious troupe of performers as they lead one young man on a journey to find his place […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 12
14 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing has scheduled a free weekend concert from 2-5 p.m. on Sept. 14. The concert will feature Backstage Pass, a pop and rock band. 15 Monday: Beatriz Williams, New York Times and internationally bestselling author, is scheduled to give a talk and book signing on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. […]