“Where Has My Toe Been?” written and published by Coronado resident Amber Boster, follows the tale of an adventurous little girl named Sam who has a fascination with putting her toes in her mouth, but with the gentle guidance of her mom, she realizes her feet have been on quite the journey. A children’s book […]
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.
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Coronado Unified adopts budget as negotiations continue
Amid contract negotiations between the Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) board and the Association of Coronado Teachers (ACT) following a rejected demand for 10% more pay, Coronado educators are asking local school trustees to justify steep pay increases for an administrator over the past five years. Before entering into a closed meeting at the June […]
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What to know about this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display
After a long day of barbecuing, hanging out at the parade and tanning at the beach, Coronado Fourth of July will wrap up another iconic celebration with a colorful display of fireworks at 9 p.m. For the past 75 years, Coronado has closed off the Fourth of July with a fireworks show. This year, the […]
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A summer spent flying planes for this Coronado High School student
Coronado High School incoming senior Connor Gray will spend his summer doing something that looks a little different than his classmates’. It won’t be spent soaking up the San Diego summer sun, enjoying the Fourth of July fireworks off of the bay, or savoring a break from tests and homework. Instead, he’ll be learning how […]
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Coronado resident publishes book about disappearance of her sister
As a 12-year-old, Vera Christa Doederlein Hastie searched the streets of Montreal and peered through storefronts every night, looking for a girl in a purple jacket and a white collared shirt. Today, at 81, she still glances through store windows on her walks through Coronado, holding onto the hope that she’ll catch a glimpse of […]
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Coronado residents gather to remember lives lost by suicide on the bridge
For years, former Coronado Fire Chief Wayne Strickland has been hosting a Coronado Bridge suicide memorial service. On June 9, around 50 people showed up to remember the lives lost, tell their stories and exchange hugs and prayers.
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State of emergency continued over invasive algae outbreak in the bay
The Port of San Diego continued a state of emergency this month as officials battle an invasive algae species that threatens to damage sea life in San Diego Bay. The algae, scientifically known as Caulerpa prolifera, is native to Florida and other subtropical locales. It was first discovered in the Coronado Cays in late September […]
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CHS girls lacrosse eliminated in CIF Open Division championship
The Coronado High School girls lacrosse team wrapped up its season on May 18 with a 12-9 loss against Torrey Pines in the CIF Open Division championship game. Despite the defeat, head coach Caroline Carlson still looks back on the season as a “breakthrough year” for the program. Going into playoffs as the No. 2 […]
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Leadership Summit Awards honors five Coronado figures
BLU Lapis Media – formerly known as IQ Podcasts – hosted their inaugural BLU Lapis Leadership Awards Summit on Monday, May 20, where they honored outstanding community leaders and individuals in Southern California, five of whom come out of Coronado. BLU Lapis Media produces a range of content, including podcasts, magazines, events, films and productions. […]
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CHS students recognized as top 2024 senior athletes
On May 15, the Coronado Rotary Club hosted Coronado High School’s top senior athletes to celebrate their achievements as the selected students prepare to wrap up their high school careers. “Today we gather to celebrate the outstanding individuals who have demonstrated their exceptional leadership and character through their high school athletic careers,” said CHS Athletic […]
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CHS boys volleyball wins semifinal match and advances to championship
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]