In the early morning light of Calgary, Canada, an 18-year-old Coronado native with a poised, almost stoic expression, stepped onto the manicured green for his first singles match at the Bowls RoarFest Youth Open, an international tournament for lawn bowlers aged 25 and under. The smooth, low hum of Icelandic jazz-pop filled his left ear, […]
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 Youth Softball U14 team competes at Western National Championships
For the first time in a decade, the Coronado Youth Softball all-star team competed at the USA Softball Western National Championships in Everett, Washington. In the tournament late last month, the team of girls aged 14 and under played five games, including three pool games that determined their seeding for a double-elimination bracket. Coronado Youth […]
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Coronado author’s book calls for reform in civic education
David Davenport and Jeff Sikkenga began their collaboration with a focused meeting at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel in August 2021. Davenport flew in from San Diego. Sikkenga drove from Ashland, Ohio. For three days they conducted research for their most recent book, “A Republic, If We Can Teach It: Fixing America’s Civic Education […]
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Parade introduces new equestrian groups as Carlynne Allbee celebrates 53rd year
Carlynne Allbee has ridden a horse down Orange Avenue 52 times, and she’s not done. This year, the East County resident will mark her 53rd entry in the city’s Fourth of July parade — more than any other equestrian. When you celebrate a 10th anniversary, that’s one thing, she said. But after a while, time […]
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Budget Cuts and Protests: Coronado Schools Reject Teachers’ Pay Raise Demands
Coronado school officials told teachers this week the district cannot meet a demand for 10% more pay because the community’s education budget is already being depleted due to underfunding. At a June 6 meeting – with more than a dozen members of the Association of Coronado Teachers (ACT) outside protesting – trustees and administrators said […]
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Vargas and Smock lead Coronado to CIF DIII Golf Championship, secure spots in Individual Regionals
The Coronado High School boys’ golf team added another major milestone to their 2024 season by claiming the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division 3 championship title. The Islanders secured the title with ease, finishing eight strokes ahead of their nearest competitor, The Bishop’s School. The first day of the tournament, on May 5, saw solid […]
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The Navy’s 37th annual Bay Bridge Run/Walk returns
As spring reaches its peak, excitement is building up for the 37th Annual Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk, scheduled to take place on May 19. The event will draw nearly 10,000 runners and walkers who will traverse the Coronado Bay Bridge, all while supporting a noble cause. The starting point for the run will be at […]
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Documentary screening in Coronado sheds light on Christian nationalism concerns
For over a year, Awaken Church, a controversial evangelical congregation, has been planning to expand into Coronado to plant its sixth San Diego campus. However, Awaken’s anticipated expansion has been met with backlash from some Coronado community members, mainly due to its politicized evangelism that has merged Christian nationalism and right-wing political activism with biblical […]
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Seeking volunteers for the Coronado Fourth of July parade
When Brad Morris signed up to help out with Coronado’s Independence Day celebration, he figured he might play a minor role. Instead, Jamie Hartnett, the president of the Coronado Fourth of July festivities, asked him to be the volunteer manager. “I told her, you know, I’m willing to do anything, maybe other than … shovel [poop] […]
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Month of the Military Child
With April being the Month of the Military Child and Coronado being a military town (34% of CUSD’s students are military children), many attendees wore purple to honor military children at the April 18 school board meeting. Kelly Fortson, who runs the Anchors for Life program at Village Elementary School, shared about the program and […]
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Attendance decline raises budget concerns for Coronado Unified
The Coronado Unified School District board responded to concerns regarding the elimination of some Association of Coronado Teachers (ACT) members’ positions and the impact that decreased attendance has on the district’s funding. The regular board meeting on April 18 heard from ACT President Jennifer Landry, who revealed that eliminated ACT positions would transition to general […]
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Discover Coronado hosts free job fair to boost local employment opportunities
In a bid to provide its residents with opportunities for career advancement, additional income or a better work-life balance, Discover Coronado is set to host a free community job fair on Thursday, April 18. The event aims to connect Coronado residents with part-time and full-time job opportunities. Discover Coronado, a destination marketing company, partners with […]
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Chinese American family in Coronado donates to SDSU Black Resource Center
In 1939, the Dong family faced housing discrimination in Coronado, California, amid racially restrictive laws. Unable to secure a rental, they found refuge in the home of Gus Thompson and his wife, Emma, who welcomed them with open arms. Over the years, the Dong family expanded their property holdings in Coronado, including the ownership of […]
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Coronado High School track team secured spots at Mt. Carmel Invite
With sheer athleticism and determination, the Coronado High School track and field team has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the local circuit. Several athletes have crushed personal records and clinched top ranks in the San Diego City Conference, asserting their dominance and earning spots at the Mt. Carmel Sundevil Invitational on […]
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Tent City: A century-old tale of summer magic on Coronado shores
Nestled along the picturesque shores of Coronado lies a tale of summer escapades and seaside wonders that once captivated the hearts of locals and travelers alike. It’s a story that harkens back to a bygone era, a place where dreams intertwined with reality under the warmth of the southern California sun: Tent City. Amid the […]
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Coronado Unified School District faces tough choices amid budget squeeze
The financial landscape painted by Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year took center stage in a Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) board meeting on March 14, prompting discussions on strategic adjustments and budget cuts. Key updates highlighted in the 2023-2024 Second Interim Budget Report include a $256,675 cut in revenue projections, […]