He drops into a 15-foot wave — almost three times his height — his bright pink board disappearing in the dark barrel. The lip of the wave curls around him, so large that it forms a perfect funnel around his silhouette. Whitewash forms at the base as the waves crash upon each other. And then […]
Madeline Yang
Madeline Yang is a reporter for The Coronado News, covering the City of Coronado, the U.S Navy and investigating the Tijuana/Coronado sewage issue. She graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with her Bachelors in Journalism with an emphasis in Visual Storytelling. She loves writing, photography and videography and one day hopes to be a filmmaker. She can be reached by phone at 916-835-5843.
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Giant pandas have returned to San Diego
Panda Day is now officially Aug. 8 – as designated by California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the San Diego Zoo officially welcomes two new furry San Diegans, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao – giant pandas that arrived in June from China in a significant, diplomatic partnership with the United States. Yun Chuan’s round body was […]
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“LÃmite”, a film based on a true story, screens at Village Theatre
A 16-year-old boy waited in line at the United States-Mexico border with two bottles of liquid methamphetamine in his backpack. He reached the front and the border protection agents told him to show what was in his backpack. He pulled out the two water bottles and said it was juice. The agents asked him to […]
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Amy Steward runs for City Council
Five residents have already announced that they are running for Coronado’s two City Council member seats. However, the candidate filing period officially opened just under two weeks ago with two weeks to go, and a new candidate entered the race. Amy Steward is the sixth person to announce a run for Council member. Steward has […]
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Emerald Spear Tequila hosts event to honor two fallen Navy SEALs
Emerald Spear Tequila invites Coronado to an exclusive event that embodies the spirit and legacy of this local, handcrafted tequila brand. Emerald Spear Tequila is a premium small-batch tequila born from four friends, inspired by the vibrancy of Coronado and handcrafted in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Even though their tequila is made with the […]
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Jamie O’Brien is coming to the Del
The Hotel del Coronado is hosting an open invite paddle out with professional surfer Jamie O’Brien on Aug. 10 for the debut of his latest surf film, “Chasing the Dream.” O’Brien grew up on Oahu’s North Shore, with the Banzai Pipeline — one of the most famous surf breaks in the world — in his […]
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Aircraft carriers perform hull swap at Naval Air Station North Island
The USS George Washington pulled into Naval Air Station North Island on July 10 to start performing a hull swap with the USS Ronald Reagan that had been stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, since 2015. Contrary to how it sounds, a hull swap does not involve structural changes. Rather, the giant ships trade crews in a […]
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Coronado’s election season is approaching — here is what you need to know
As Coronado heads into election season, here are some important dates and information that everyone should know about the upcoming local political event. The election is Nov. 5 for Mayor of Coronado and two Coronado City Council members. All three of these positions are for the full term, which is four years long. So far, […]
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City Council finds involvement in outside agencies as potential conflict of interest
Coronado City Council members offered suggestions to a staff report, raising concerns that the 12 standing boards, commissions and committees that exist within the City of Coronado may not be operating as well as they should be. The staff report, which was presented by City Manager Tina Friend at the July 16 city council meeting, […]
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The city boards, commissions and committees
There are 12 City boards and commissions that exist within Coronado, and their volunteer members, who are Coronado residents, are appointed by the City Council members. At a recent City Council meeting, staff reported that there were many inconsistencies within these committees and that it should be looked at further by the council members for […]
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Harbor PD recovers swimmer’s body near Coronado Ferry Landing
At 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, four swimmers were identified by an anchored boat roughly 200 yards off the shore from Centennial Park in Coronado. According to the Harbor Police Department, an onlooker on the shore noticed one of the four swimmers go under the water yelling for help and did not come back up. Harbor […]
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Pedal Beach Tour: a tour for charity
Jeffrey Davis walks out of the Burger King on First St. in a bright turquoise jacket, a mic wrapped around his head and a big smile on his face. This is the beginning of his tour. One of the first things he says is, “This is going to be an informative and somewhat humorous and […]
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“CaitConquers” the dressmaking world
When you know how to sew, anything is possible in the world of fashion – at least to Coronado resident Cait Trantham. The 37-year-old dressmaker is an online viral sensation with over one million followers on TikTok, almost half a million on Instagram and a quarter million subscribers on YouTube. Her husband, Marine Corps 1st. […]
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Five candidates have announced they’re running for city council
There are two seats up for grabs in this year’s City Council election and, as of July 8, five Coronado residents have announced their candidacies. The next municipal election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5 for those two positions, as well as for the office of mayor. Three current council members — John Duncan, Mike Donovan […]
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The 75th Fourth of July parade in photos
Here is this year’s Fourth of July parade in photos if you missed it!
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The real-life Gidget, Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman is coming to Coronado
It’s not really about her, yet it it is about her – sort of. 67 years ago, Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman was the inspiration for her father’s fictional book about a girl who broke into the men’s world of surfing back in the 50s. A girl named Gidget. Actress Sandra Dee is probably the figure most people […]