San Diego International Airport is on track to complete the first phase of its Terminal 1 redevelopment by September 2025, with the addition of 19 new gates and enhanced amenities designed to improve the passenger experience and support regional growth. The project, part of a $3.8 billion redevelopment plan, has been under construction while the […]
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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The Blank Table: A $245 dining experience where the menu — and location — are a secret
In the summer of 2019, in the inconspicuous alley behind a Pacific Beach gym, 20 or so guests made their way past a wooden fence, stepping over errant bits of gravel and loose patches of dirt. The passage opened into a secluded garden space, set with a long wooden table draped in linen, bistro string […]
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Sharp Coronado Hospital reaffirms commitment to patient care amid immigration policy shift
Amid a surge of immigration enforcement actions by the Trump administration, Sharp Coronado Hospital issued a statement on Jan. 31 vowing to provide medical care to all individuals, regardless of immigration status. Scott Evans, senior vice president and chief executive officer of Sharp HealthCare’s Regional Hospitals, emphasized the hospital’s longstanding dedication to its patients. “Sharp […]
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Two underclass players play leading roles in Coronado boys’ basketball season
Ah’Mahn Oliver and Austin Brown — young, poised and teeming with ambition — are central to the Coronado High School boys basketball team’s aspirations this season, not merely as athletes but as leaders redefining the team’s identity. Jan. 21’s victory over Canyon Hills marked a turning point for the Islanders. After three consecutive losses, Coronado […]
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Soroptimist Club awards $9,000 in scholarships to empower women pursuing education
The Coronado chapter of Soroptimist International honored three women as recipients of its annual Live Your Dream (LYD) Scholarship on Jan. 9. The awards ceremony, held at the Coronado City Boathouse meeting room, highlighted the organization’s focus on supporting women and girls in achieving education and financial independence. The scholarships are designated for women who […]
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Candy, crime and Coronado’s secrets: Taylor Kiland revisits the murder of the Jujube heiress
On a quiet evening in Coronado, Taylor Kiland walked past the white clapboard bungalow at 511 Pomona Ave., its long driveway flanked by lush greenery. Five decades ago, this was Ruth Quinn’s rental, and even today’s owners refer to it as “Ruth’s House.” They use it as a guest residence, but the name persists — […]
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Coronado’s Loxly Johnson and his season of resilience
In the quiet gym of Coronado High School, the echoes of sneakers on polished wood carry the story of a boys basketball team finding its rhythm. At the center of it all stands Loxly Johnson, the Islanders’ six-foot senior guard. In basketball, players are often confined to traditional roles: the tallest man dominates near the […]
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Coronado’s rising young lawn bowler earns fourth in World Bowls championship
Nineteen-year-old Angel Gomez of Coronado finished fourth in his section in the men’s singles category at the 2024 World Bowls Junior Indoor Championship. Held from Dec. 2-8, the event took place at the Hong Kong Football Club in Causeway Bay, marking the first time the championship was hosted in Asia. Representing the United States, Gomez […]
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Op-Ed: A year in review from The Coronado News staff
It’s the start of 2025 and that means resolutions, reflections and photo recaps are in full swing. I’ve never been a huge resolutions gal, but I am big on reflecting. And man, has 2024 been a crazy year – in a good way – both for me and our paper. You see, this January not […]
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Pop-up gallery at Night & Day Café sparks vision of Coronado as an art colony
Along Coronado’s Orange Avenue corridor, the window of the Night & Day Café offers more than a glimpse of its interior; it’s a stage for art. Paintings by local artists Jody Esquer, Katie Karosich and Cathy Surgeoner Deibler turn the café’s storefront into a pop-up gallery. This creative endeavor, spearheaded by the trio in October, […]
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Coronado Rotary Santa program returns for 95th year
In 2000, Bob Syverson found himself at the door of a quiet Coronado home, dressed in a plush red suit, clutching a gift. He knocked on the door. A young woman answered. “Merry Christmas!” Syverson said, before stating the name of the gift’s intended recipient. The woman smiled. “That’s me,” she said, accepting the colorfully […]
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City Council moves forward on Historical Preservation Program, single-use plastics ordinance
Taking a step toward amending the Coronado Historical Preservation Program, the City Council certified an environmental report and directed staff to draft ordinances for formal adoption at its Dec. 3 meeting. The Historical Preservation Program focuses on preserving architecturally significant properties while giving homeowners clarity on remodeling rules. The program includes a citywide survey, which […]
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Coronado strives to meet tight deadline for First Street undergrounding despite challenges
Coronado’s City Council has approved a $9 million plan to bury overhead utility lines along First Street, from Alameda to D Avenue, in a trench. This decision was made during the Dec. 3 council meeting to improve both safety and aesthetics in the area. The First Street Underground Project, which is an effort of both […]
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Crimson trails and candy canes: Skydiving Santa wows crowds over Hotel Del
High above the cobalt waters off Coronado Island, the “sleigh” hummed steadily at 4,000 feet. It wasn’t a reindeer-drawn marvel but a Cessna 206, its cabin carrying a single red-suited figure. Ron Lee – Santa for a day and master skydiver for 42 years — took one last look at the horizon before stepping into […]
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Behind the scenes: the holiday transformation of the Hotel del Coronado
Each holiday season, the Hotel del Coronado dazzles visitors with its enchanting decorations, but this year promises a particularly cinematic experience. The 2024 theme, “Lights, Camera, Holiday,” pays homage to the hotel’s storied Hollywood ties, spotlighting the 65th anniversary of “Some Like It Hot,” the 1959 comedy classic starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack […]
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Behind Coronado’s Christmas glow: the teamwork behind a 49-year tradition
On the first Friday night of December, the heart of Coronado transforms into a colorfully festive tableau, with Rotary Plaza’s towering pine at its center. This year, the Coronado Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade on Dec. 6 will mark the city’s 49th annual celebration. Behind the sparking lights lies an orchestration led by the […]