In a time where culture wars are happening left and right, Coronado experienced its own battle regarding LGBTQ+ content at the City Council meeting on July 18. That’s when concerned parents and residents crammed the chambers to speak during public comment over the Coronado Public Library holding a storytime hour on June 9 for children […]
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.
Posted inNews
Coronado’s “Mr. Entertainment” turns serious for Tijuana sewage crisis
A Coronado power trio has spent the past four years working on a documentary regarding the Tijuana sewage crisis and they are hoping to have it done on time to be considered for the Coronado Island Film Festival in November.
Posted inNews
Coronado woman works to stop bridge suicides
The Coronado Bridge is the second most frequently used bridge for suicides, after the Golden Gate Bridge, records show. It’s been in operation since 1969, and since then, it’s seen more than 400 deaths.
Posted inNews
Former NBA star Bill Walton speaks out on San Diego’s homeless crisis
San Diego resident, NBA legend and broadcaster Bill Walton is fed up with the city’s homeless crisis, and he’s doing something about it.
Posted inNews
In photos: It’s a parade!
More than 100,000 people came to Coronado for Independence Day festivities, and Orange Avenue was packed with parade watchers. Here are some photos from the event from Coronado News staffers Madeline Yang and Julieta Soto.
Posted inNews
Coronado’s 74th Fourth of July Parade packs Orange Avenue
Clydesdales dressed in red, white and blue gracefully clomped down Orange Avenue, their long, braided tails grazing the ground as they go. Small, hand-held American flags were scattered among crowd members, complimenting the full-sized flags waving in the light breeze. Artfully cleaned classic cars hummed down the city’s main drag, reminiscent of the days when […]
Posted inNews
Coronado resident fights exclusivity of Coronado Yacht Club
Longtime Coronado resident and lawyer Matthew Herron is picking a legal fight with the Coronado Yacht Club for not allowing public access to the facility that overlooks Glorietta Bay on Strand Way.
Posted inNavy
Navy seeking input on study for three carriers at North Island
The Navy wants the community’s input regarding a study that will will look at the effects of accommodating three NIMITZ-Class Aircraft Carriers simultaneously for 180 intermittent, non-consecutive days at Naval Air Station North Island.
Posted inNews
City council distributes $1 million in grants
The Coronado City Council distributed $1 million in grants to community groups, but there were more than $2 million in requests.
Posted inNews
The Parade Man
Coronado’s Dave Szymanski first rode in the city’s Fourth of July Parade when he was 5. Now, he’s the man who makes it run.
Posted inNews
“I love this parade”
Equestrians play a big part in the Coronado Fourth of July Parade, and one rider hasn’t missed the event since entering in 1971.
Posted inNews
Mayor Richard Bailey for County Supervisor?
Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey officially filed papers to explore the possibility to run for San Diego County Supervisor, but he told The Coronado News he hasn’t made an “official announcement” as to what his decision will be.
Posted inNews
The many hats of Coronado’s Carrie Anne Downey
Mother, lawyer, Navy JAG lawyer and Coronado City Councilwoman. And, now a PhD? Learn about the ever versatile Carrie Anne Downey.
Posted inNews
“Dueling photographers” come to Coronado
It’s a new photography concept created by Coronado resident Juliane Morris. Her partner in this duel is Joel Ortiz. And it’s inspired by dueling piano performances.
Posted inNews
What to expect at Coronado’s Fourth of July Parade
Parade watchers can stake out their spots at 5 a.m. for the 10 a.m. parade that runs down Orange Avenue.
Posted inNews
Phase One of tennis and pickleball court resurfacing completed
The Cays Park courts will be reopening June 5, after the completion of Phase One of the Tennis and Pickleball Court Resurfacing Project. The rapidly growing sport of pickleball in San Diego spurred months of engagement, a community survey and meetings with the Coronado Tennis Association and Pickleball Coronado Association in order to discuss more […]