Coronado High School graduate Dominic DeNardi from the 2017 boys volleyball team sat in the stands as his alma mater took on Olympian High School for the Division 3 semifinal playoff game on May 7. DeNardi’s squad was the last team to make it to the CIF San Diego section playoffs, where they fell short […]
Kylie Capuano
Kylie Capuano is a reporter for the Coronado News. She graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2024 with a Bachelors in multimedia journalism. She was the Features Editor for PLNU's student newspaper The Point. She loves to write anything from fashion, to human-interest, to current events. In her free time, she can be found wandering the local beaches with her film camera in hand.
MotorCars on MainStreet took over Orange Avenue for 35th annual show
Don Riseling has driven from French Valley, California to Coronado in his 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor for the past 10 years. His ghost flamed, pin striped, white street rod is Chevrolet powered with 385 horsepower and equipped with air conditioning and powered windows – the perfect road trip companion for his yearly trek down to […]
CHS boys volleyball team wraps up conference play
In Hawaiian culture, the kukui nut necklace symbolizes learning and education and is often gifted as a lei during graduation ceremonies. When the four seniors of the CHS boys volleyball program, along with one junior who is graduating early next year, walked out for their senior night ceremony following their last conference game of the […]
CHS girls beach volleyball celebrates senior night
Emily Wygal, Sydney Jones, Raine Wilson and Riley Coker each walked out alongside their parents on the Central Beach sands as their teammates surrounded, cheering them on. April 18 was a day to celebrate the soon-to-graduate seniors as they faced up against their opponent Clairemont High School for one of their last games wearing a […]
Winner announced for 2024 home front judging competition
Over 3,000 Coronado homes were judged by 175 volunteers for the 2024 home front judging competition, but only one took home the title of “Best in Village.” That crown was given to 311 9th St. The home front judging competition has been going on for decades and was started by the Coronado Floral Association as […]
MotorCars on MainStreet set to return for 35th annual show
Orange Avenue will be taken over by novelty cars and enthusiasts alike on April 28 as MotorCars on MainStreet prepares to celebrate its 35th annual show. The prestigious car show will display over 400 restored antiques, classics, rods, customs and trucks. This year’s event will highlight lowriders, exotics and electric vehicles through special exhibits. Lowrider […]
Over a century of artistic creativity: The Coronado Flower show celebrates its 102nd year
The Coronado Flower Show was founded in 1922 in the midst of trouble on the island. Residents came together to create a show that celebrates the artistic creativity and beauty of the community during a time when many needed a reminder. 102 years later, the show will return to Spreckels Park as the largest tented […]
Where to find game day specials in Coronado this Padres season
The San Diego Padres faced up against the San Francisco Giants for opening weekend, leaving baseball fans hungry for more. If a Petco Park hot dog can’t satiate that game day hunger, Coronado has it covered. Check out this list of Island eateries serving up specials all season long: Village Pizzeria 1206 Orange Avenue Coronado […]
Spanish estate sells as most expensive home in Coronado’s history
The most expensive single-family home sold in February in all of San Diego County is located just off of Central Beach on F Avenue in Coronado. The 14,054-square-foot property is also the most expensive home to be sold in all of Coronado history. “Selling Sunsets” reality TV personality Jason Oppenheim at the Oppenheim Group, alongside […]
Sewage protestors gather following additional funding from Congress
“What do we want? More funding. When do we want it? Now.” These words rang out just feet from the empty waters of Coronado Central Beach. Around 50 high schoolers, local officials and Coronadians held up signs that read “save our sea,” “students for safe beaches now” and “healthy ocean=healthy people,” on the same shore […]
How to spend Easter weekend in Coronado
Whether a well-versed Coronadian on the island’s food scene or a visitor hopping into town, planning an Easter itinerary beforehand is a smart bet for the busy day. From holiday brunches to an Easter egg hunt, Coronado has all the ingredients for an eventful – and busy – day. So, grab a bag of Peeps […]
CHS girls beach volleyball begins season with winning streak
Lydia Schutt can often read where her opponent is going to hit the ball before it even comes over the net. This skill, which has carried the sophomore to a 8-1 record in the top seed of five for her 2024 beach volleyball season, is something she picked up while playing as a defensive specialist […]
38th annual Salute to the Military Ball coming to Coronado in April
Since 1985, the Coronado Chamber of Commerce has hosted military couples for an elegant night of dancing, eating and celebration at the Hotel del Coronado. On Saturday, April 6, the 38th annual Salute to the Military Ball will honor Coronado’s active-duty couples with this year’s theme, “CORONADO: Our City, Our Navy. Thank you for serving!” […]
Coronado residents to release book on future of AI in the military
“Algorithms of Armageddon,” written by Coronado residents George Galdorisi and Sam J. Tangredi, is set to publish on March 12. The book provides an in-depth analysis on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on future wars from the two experts on the topic. Galdorisi and Tangredi each have an extensive background in national security and […]
Coronado High boys volleyball begins season with young, promising team
The Coronado High School boys volleyball season is officially underway and Head Coach George Cavaco has high expectations for this year’s group. Cavaco has coached for Coronado High School since 2012. He said he sees this team as the one that will bring home a title – something that hasn’t been achieved since 2017, when […]
Coronado Little League celebrates new season with opening ceremony
Coronado Little League (CLL) hosted their first annual opening night tailgate celebration, launching the 2024 season with a Kona Ice truck, pizza, snacks, photo booth and a first pitch from an MLB All-star. Bo Blumenthal, CLL board member, kicked off the opening night ceremony by introducing the Coronado High School Navy Junior ROTC Color Guard, […]