The girls on the Coronado High School track team have outdone themselves with their incredible performance ‘where the world’s best athletes compete’— the 64th annual Mt. SAC Relays. In a last-minute addition to the girls’ seeded 4×100 relay event, four CHS sprinters traveled to Walnut, California, where they not only competed but won their heat […]
Julieta Soto
Julieta is a reporter for The Coronado News, covering education, small business and investigating the Tijuana/Coronado sewage issue. She graduated from UC Berkeley where she studied English, Spanish, and Journalism. Apart from reporting, Julieta enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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Leading with the ‘intention of creating inclusive outcomes for everyone’
For the past seven years, Brooke Barto has served multiple roles within the Coronado Unified School District—an education specialist working with students with mild to moderate disabilities, an English and math teacher in a general education environment and now, the program specialist at the middle school. She came to Coronado in 2017 after working as […]
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Coronado Unified plans according to foreseeable basic aid status
The Coronado Unified School District plans to reach basic aid status in the next five years, a title that would ultimately allow for local property taxes exceeding the Local Control Funding Formula to fund the school district while also keeping excess tax overflows in house. Amid negotiations with the teacher’s union, the school district is […]
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Beyond family, the Dunn sisters share a devotion to Lacrosse
Below a dimmed crescent moon at Coronado High School, bleacher chants could be heard cheering on two teams leading in the San Diego Girls rankings for lacrosse. April 11 marked a second season loss for the Coronado High School Varsity Girls Lacrosse team in an anticipated home game against their season’s biggest competitor, Torrey Pines. […]
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Coronado’s Lauren Gilhooly sets track school records
Coronado High School junior Lauren Gilhooly has completed a series of recent outstanding track performances, including breaking school records, but nothing may compare with her first-place finish in the 100-meter dash at this year’s prestigious Arcadia Invitational. Competing in a meet that has featured more than 200 Olympians over the years, Gilhooly turned in a […]
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Coronado students can learn to prioritize safety in traffic program
The Coronado Police Department plans to continue offering Bike Rodeos to teach children safety guidelines and the laws of cycling in 2024. But sometimes, the message doesn’t get across – and traffic citations are issued. According to CalBike, e-bikes are subject to the same rules and legal requirements that apply to traditional bicycles following changes […]
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E-Bike concerns continue in Coronado as recent bill proposes safety
After a typical school day, teenage students in Coronado mount their bikes – electric ones – and in a matter of seconds roll onto a densely commuted Orange Ave. It is an idyllic island scene, but one fraught with peril and controversy as electric bicycle sales proliferate and injury accidents soar nationwide. The concern in […]
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Additional funding secured to address cross-border pollution
Both the U.S. House and Senate passed the final set of 2024 appropriations bills, which include $156 million in construction funding for the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). The USIBWC is a federal agency tasked with operating and maintaining the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP), so as such, the secured $156 […]
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Coronado girls’ lacrosse team begins 2024 season with thread of wins
The Coronado High School girls’ lacrosse team anticipates a promising season as this year’s familiar faces return to maintain last year’s reputation. Last year, the team ranked No. 4 following a season finish in the Open Division CIF San Diego Section 2023 Girls’ Lacrosse Championships. Now ranked No. 2 in the 2024 CA San Diego […]
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Coronado Unified considers appealing $4.5 million verdict payment following civil trial
Editor’s note: the story was revised after the district put out new information on March 15. Coronado Unified School District is being held responsible for paying $4.5 million in damages to a former basketball student athlete. Following a civil trial regarding a former school employee who admitted to a felony sex crime involving an underage […]
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One island to the next, the Hotel Del’s new managing director builds community
In his second month as Hotel del Coronado’s managing director, Sanjiv Hulugalle sneaks away from his office, tucked into the 19th century Historic Landmark below the iconic red turret, to do what he loves most: Walk around and acknowledge his team. Hulugalle’s career, spanning more than 28 years, includes hotel positions in 12 countries across […]
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Budget cuts jeopardize Coronado Unified employee jobs
The Coronado Unified School District governing board has begun preparing to notify district employees that their jobs may be terminated due to budget cuts. A handful of positions and services are at risk, according to the more than six full-time positions and services outlined by the district, but only a fraction of total number of […]
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Beach sewage pollution remains a topic of concern for coastal cities
San Diego County Board of Supervisor Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer visited Coronado on Feb. 27 for a meet-and-greet event with District 3 residents, discussing her work in office for the past three years while also recognizing local groups. Since redistricting in 2022, District 3 generally includes the cities of Coronado, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas […]
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Progressing toward a dream military education and career
For senior Coronado High School student Emilia Alpert, attaining a college education from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point would not only be a huge achievement, but also a significant financial relief as she may receive a full scholarship. For CHS senior Luke Machin, attending the U.S. Air Force Academy represents a chance to […]
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Sharp Coronado Hospital: Use ‘BE FAST’ to identify a stroke
This year, Sharp Coronado Hospital was recognized as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. In February, medical personnel shared the symptoms to recognize that can help save one’s life. “There’s just that disconnect with the public that they don’t recognize that they’re having a stroke,” said Sharp Coronado Hospital Special Populations Program Manager […]
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‘Time is tissue’ during strokes, a leading medical emergency
A national organization that accredits medical centers and evaluates their healthcare has designated Sharp Coronado Hospital as a “Primary Stroke Center” based on a review of Sharp’s patient outcomes and protocols. The Joint Commission recognized Sharp Coronado following a survey that found no deficiencies in care or treatment protocols. Sharp Coronado received the designation two […]