For 10 years, Dr. Jon Bear flew F-18s for the U.S. Navy, including 19 combat missions in the opening days of the Iraq War. “We needed to be precise, we needed to get everything done on target and on time,” the Coronado resident said. “That precision really carried over.” Bear, who retired from the Navy […]
Katie Morris
Katie Morris is a part-time reporter for The Coronado News and graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2024, majoring in psychology and minoring in multimedia journalism. She served as the copy editor, news editor, and sports editor for PLNU's student newspaper, The Point. When she isn't writing, you can find her moseying around the trails of Torrey Pines or skiing in the Pacific Northwest. She can be reached by email at kkatiemorriss@gmail.com.
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Coronado class of 1975 celebrates 50-year reunion with float in Fourth of July parade
This Fourth of July, amid the patriotic fanfare along Orange Avenue, the Coronado High School class of 1975 will mark its 50th reunion with a float in the annual parade — an emblem of shared history, deep-rooted friendships, and the enduring spirit of a town that, though transformed over time, still feels like home. “Coronado […]
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‘We can do better’: Local nonprofit provides mental health care for military families
It was just after sunset when Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka found herself driving back to Coronado with her 19-year-old daughter, Tayah, asleep in the passenger seat and her husband on speakerphone. They’d spent the day in Los Angeles in April 2023 — part college info session, part prom dress shopping — and the gentle lull of the […]
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The art of not looking: a Coronado exhibit asks viewers — and artists — to see differently on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day this year, in the Spreckels Reading Room of the Coronado Public Library, a group of mothers — and perhaps their sons, daughters, or anyone else drawn in by curiosity — are invited to sit for a portrait from 2 to 4 p.m. But these will be no ordinary portraits. The artist will […]
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Public access to Coronado Ferry Landing docks expanded after community concerns
In response to community concerns raised on social media, the public docks at Coronado Ferry Landing will now be accessible for longer hours. Several Coronado residents noted on the Facebook group, Coronado Happenings, that the docks — marked as open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. — were still locked after 7 a.m., causing frustration […]
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Algal bloom hits Southern California early, overwhelming marine rescuers
A toxic bloom of microscopic algae is once again turning Southern California’s coastal waters into a killing field for marine life — and this year, it arrived early. For the fourth consecutive year, domoic acid, a neurotoxin produced by a fast-growing group of algae called Pseudo-nitzschia, is causing widespread poisonings. Sea lions, dolphins and seabirds […]
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Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk returns with new 10K route
The 38th annual Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk will take place on May 18, and this year brings a new 10K route alongside the event’s 4-mile run. “For the first time ever, we are offering a 10K route,” said Amanda Hoeft, one of the bridge run race coordinators at Naval Base Coronado. “It incorporates the majority […]
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Small-batch, big dreams: Visitor Coffee Roasters’ journey from baristas to roasters
For nearly a decade, Will Holder and Seth Wellens brewed and served coffee at Tartine, a small European café on 1st St. in Coronado. But their love for coffee went beyond the morning rush and the customer interactions — they wanted to dive deeper, to understand the journey of coffee from farm to cup. That […]
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SunCoast Market Co-Op set to open summer 2025
What began as a response to a lack of grocery stores in Imperial Beach, has evolved into a community-driven initiative: SunCoast Market Co-Op, a locally owned and operated grocery store set to open this summer. Unlike traditional supermarkets, SunCoast is built by and for the residents of Imperial Beach and surrounding areas. “All co-ops start […]
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Coronado Little League introduces new ‘Teammate of the Year’ award
For the first time in over three decades, Coronado Little League is introducing a new annual award: the Teammate of the Year Award. Since its founding in 1953, the league has prided itself on fostering sportsmanship, teamwork and community spirit, said the league’s president, Doug Barker. Historically, the league has recognized contributions through four annual […]
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Coronado Yacht Club plans $18.5 million revamp, adding public access and new facilities
Correction: A story published in the March 28 print edition titled, “Coronado Yacht Club plans $18.5 million revamp, adding public access and new facilities” incompletely identified the status of a 2023 lawsuit filed by local resident Matthew Herron challenging the club’s lack of public access. The appellate court upheld the trial judge’s decision, and a petition for […]
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Brian Bent Memorial Aquatics Complex plays a role in boosting Coronado’s off-season business
The starter’s whistle pierced the cool morning air, and within seconds, the Olympic-sized pool at Coronado’s Brian Bent Memorial Aquatics Complex (BBMAC) churned with motion — arms slicing through the water, coaches shouting from the deck, stopwatches flickering by fraction of a second. Since opening in 2006, the BBMAC has attracted collegiate and club teams […]
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San Diego Writers Festival returns on April 5
The San Diego Writers Festival returns on April 5, bringing together established authors, emerging voices and literary enthusiasts for a day of storytelling, discussion and connection. Held at and co-organized by the Coronado Public Library and also held at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, the free, day-long festival offers 46 events, including panels, workshops and […]
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The Bower to bring a new chapter of luxury to Coronado this month
Coronado’s newest hotel, The Bower, will open March 21 on property that was once part of John D. Spreckels’ Japanese tea garden. And its design pays homage to that history. The hotel is helmed by general manager Sean Murphy, who said the architecture is influenced by the wabi-sabi philosophy, which embraces the beauty of imperfections […]
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Scout’s eagle project helps KMAC Foundation set sail with new trailer
To achieve the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America, a youth must complete a major project involving community service. For 16-year-old Trey Gregory, a junior at Coronado High School and a member of Troop 801, that assignment is to rebuild a boat trailer for the KMAC Foundation, a Coronado-based organization dedicated to providing accessible […]
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Hotel del Coronado nears completion of $160M Victorian neighborhood restoration
For 137 years, the Hotel del Coronado has stood as a monument to Gilded Age opulence, a place where presidents brushed shoulders with Hollywood’s glitterati, its Victorian architecture a timeless symbol of grandeur. Following a $160 million restoration on track to be completed by June, the hotel’s historic Victorian neighborhood will be revitalized, blending its […]