The John D. Spreckels Center is abuzz with quiet pride and community admiration, hosting its Celebrating Seniors exhibit — a tribute to Coronado’s elder residents. Curated under the leadership of the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission, Michelle Darnell, who leads Visual Arts Programs, said the exhibit emerged from an intersection of purpose and timing. The Spreckels […]
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 honors 19th Avenue of Heroes with new banners this November
This month, Coronado is honoring its 19th group of Avenue of Heroes honorees, adding 16 banners along Third and Fourth streets to celebrate those who have served the nation while calling the city home. The Avenue of Heroes banners, which stretch from Orange Avenue to Naval Air Station North Island, honor Coronado residents who have […]
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An evening of inspiration and artistry: The Coronado Island Film Festival celebrates legends and new voices
Below the arched sugar pine ceiling and crown-shaped chandeliers of the Hotel del Coronado’s Crown Room, a sea of guests — dressed in sequins, velvets and silk — pooled in for the Coronado Island Film Festival’s Industry Tribute Gala. The celebration, a signature event for the ninth annual film festival, was hosted by film critic […]
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Coronado Golf Cart Rentals to relocate on Orange Avenue
Coronado Golf Cart Rentals, a staple of Coronado’s tourist scene since 2013, is moving to a new, larger location on Orange Avenue in December, previously home to Emerald C Gallery. The family-owned enterprise — helmed by Mike Matheny, founder of Coronado Golf Cart Rentals and its parent company, Sundance Custom Golf Carts in El Cajon, […]
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Elleaire Lyons heads to CIF golf regionals as only Islander, aiming to advance beyond San Diego
Coronado High School junior Elleaire Lyons will represent the Islanders at the upcoming CIF Regional Championships, set to take place Nov. 7 at the Torrey Pines North and Balboa courses. This is Lyons’ third year on the team, her third time attending the CIF Championships and first time as an individual player. The only Islander […]
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Coronado ranks among top 100 most expensive U.S. ZIP codes
Coronado has once again secured its place among the nation’s most coveted real estate markets. In a newly released report by the real estate research company PropertyShark, the 92118 ZIP code ranks 57th on the list of 100 most expensive places to own a home in the United States, with a median sale price of […]
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Coronado’s Gomez family wins silver at national lawn bowling tournament
A lawn bowling team from Coronado, Javier and Angel Gomez, won a silver medal at the Bowls USA National Championships on Sept. 14, becoming the first father-son duo to reach the podium in the event’s 67-year history. Angel, just 19, was still absorbing the accomplishment as they received their awards. “Honestly, getting the medal felt […]
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Hotel Del Coronado workers authorize strike amid stalled negotiations with Hilton
Workers at the iconic Hotel del Coronado have overwhelmingly agreed to authorize a strike over wage increases and workload adjustments, further escalating tensions with hotel management after months of stalled contract negotiations. The vote, held last Friday, saw 95% of unionized employees at the Hotel Del — members of the UNITE HERE Local 30 — […]
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Pentagon keeps USS Abraham Lincoln in Mideast to defend U.S. interests and Israel
In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Coronado-based aircraft carrier, has been ordered by the Pentagon to extend its deployment in the region. As part of a broader effort to defend U.S. forces and Israel, the carrier will continue its operations in the Gulf of Oman, projecting American […]
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Emerald C Gallery to close after over a decade in Coronado
Stepping into an art gallery, as San Diego-based oil painter Tom Rogo explained, can feel like having an intimate conversation with your own thoughts, easily disrupted by the pressure of salesmanship. Rogo likened the experience to entering a church for a private moment of prayer, only to have someone tap you on the shoulder and […]
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Paul Machin and George Kunberger named Optimists of the Year
When something needed to be done at the Optimist Club of Coronado, Paul Machin and George Kunberger were always there. They took on responsibilities that extended far beyond expectations. This is what made selecting just one Optimist of the Year “impossible,” said Jim Calloway, club president. And it’s what led him to bestow that honor […]
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A new chapter for Chez Loma as it blends tradition with innovation
A landmark French bistro in Coronado is undergoing quite a quiet renaissance — one that seeks to retain its old-world charm while bringing in a fresh, modern dining experience, including a sushi restaurant set to open in December. Once a private residence, the Victorian-style Carez Hizar House (circa 1889) has been carefully converted into Chez […]
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A Taste of Coronado returns: Culinary delights and charity unite for 15th annual event
On Oct. 9, the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club will once again transform the island into a culinary playground with the return of A Taste of Coronado. The annual event, now in its 15th year, is expected to draw over 800 food fans for an evening of indulgence and community spirit, all in the name of […]
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SDSU Public Health Receives Prebys Grant for Tijuana River Pollution Study
San Diego State University researchers, bolstered by a grant from the Prebys Foundation, are launching an environmental monitoring system to detect pathogens in the Tijuana River, along with a community survey to determine the effect on public health. The initiative, part of a broader $872,000 commitment, involves SDSU’s School of Public Health and SDSU Imperial […]
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“The Sugar King of California” Sparks Renewed Interest in the Spreckels Dynasty
People were clamoring to get in the door in mid-July when Sandra Bonura arrived on her book tour at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas. The following day, the scene repeated itself just 30 minutes north at the Aptos Branch Library, where a hundred people squeezed into a room, leaving dozens more standing outside. “And […]
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Girls golf team enters rebuilding phase as freshman-dominated roster takes shape
The Coronado High School girls golf team’s success last season, marked by a City Conference Championship Tournament victory and a runner-up Western League finish, has given way to a rebuilding phase. Four seniors have moved on, and the current roster of nine includes seven players new to the game, along with two returning juniors. Although […]