Students in emerald-green robes and glitter-covered caps took selfies and clustered together in groups, some decked out in colorful leis, others adorned with cords and tassels. The slowly setting sun seemed to mirror the ending these 17- and 18-year-olds were experiencing. Ready or not, in a few minutes they would walk across the stage to […]
Michelle Armas
Michelle Armas is a reporter for The Coronado News. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Diego State University, where she also studied French. She spent a year living in Tokyo, teaching English and contributing feature stories to Japan Today. In her free time, she enjoys making ceramics and creative writing. She can be reached at 661-972-6098.
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The Baby Grand: Coronado’s loudest new arrival
Consortium Holdings (CH Projects), the creative force behind San Diego’s maximalist hotel, The Lafayette, is bringing its vision to Coronado with the opening of the Baby Grand. On May 14, the 31-room hotel opened with a boom. The design, a collaboration with The Post Company design studio, pulls inspiration from classical eras and epochs: Roman […]
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Memorial Day ceremony in Star Park honors fallen heroes
“I spent three years of active duty in the Navy Reserves, a couple times in and out of Vietnam and generally I’m joining a whole load of friends here today,” Lohen said. “On this day, Coronado proudly and solemnly joins cities and towns throughout our nation, dedicating May 25th, 2026 at Memorial Day, to honor […]
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Review: Lobster West brings the East Coast to Coronado
Lobster West is a fast-casual lobster restaurant on B Avenue. But don’t be mistaken: This isn’t any West Coast lobster. This lobster comes from the biting, rugged Atlantic waters off the East Coast. And instead of ending up in some posh Upper East Side seafood restaurant, it’s served to people with tan lines and flip-flops. […]
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Coronado life expectancy nearly six years higher than county average
Coronado residents live longer than their neighbors in the rest of San Diego County, with an average life expectancy of 87.2 years – nearly six years higher than the countywide average, according to 2024 data. Public health officials say the difference is determined by factors such as: stable incomes, health insurance, education levels and life […]
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Review: Not just yacht views, Bluewater Boathouse can cook
There’s something about eating seafood on the water: the sleek or sometimes crashing ocean, the chef chucking oysters in the back — thick, calcified shells cut open by bright, slick knives. Plops, cracks, sizzles and snaps. Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill runs as a cross between a fine-dining charthouse and a casual dockside grill — where […]
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Review: Small but mighty at Boney’s Bayside Market
Boney’s Bayside Market in Coronado is the archetypical San Diego grocery store. It was created for those who enjoy an epicurean lifestyle — people with refined taste buds and not-so-refined wallets. Admittedly, despite not having the budget, I often stroll the beautifully decorated aisles of fancy grocery stores to feel a sense of calm. This […]
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Part of Coronado Bay Bridge to close for annual Navy Run/Walk
The Navy’s annual Coronado Bay Bridge Run/Walk will be held May 17, beginning at 8 a.m., bringing runners and walkers across the Coronado Bay Bridge on a four-mile course from San Diego to Coronado. The race starts at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront and finishes at Tidelands Park. Road closures and bridge preparations will begin […]
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Review: A good fork and a full table
Buona Forchetta is a place for hosting. And usually with hosting comes celebration. It says a lot about a restaurant when no matter when you go in — a random Wednesday or a busy Saturday — someone is celebrating a birthday, a baby shower, a graduation. Typically, I would try to avoid these types of […]
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Review: Between Greek and ‘Not so Greek’
When it comes to culture, many long for something concrete. Because America is such a melting pot of identities, I’ve noticed that food from our ancestors is often what we hold onto most tightly. At Spiro’s, that longing is evident. The menu is Greek, but there’s also a section labeled “not so Greek.” Walking in, […]
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Review: Retro dreams and wagyu burgers
Island Pasta, an Italian restaurant, opened for 30 years, has officially come to a close. Its successor? A retro American burger spot, Double Standard. According to them, the name is a play on the “double double” burger, supposedly the double being the standard. I admit, the name and its explanation made me a bit skeptical […]
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Review: Crown Bistro is the crown jewel of Sundays
I am curious about what the Coronado community thinks of brunch. Because it’s a rather controversial meal in the culinary world. The late celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain, once said, “Then there are the People Who Brunch. The ‘B’ word is dreaded by all dedicated cooks.” Food writer Jeff Gordinier has described brunch as “the gastronomic […]
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Coronado’s Best April Fools’ moments
Beware! With April Fools’ looming ahead, the pranksters are too. Here’s a look at some of the practical jokes, gags and mishaps experienced by Coronado residents and visitors over the years. Where’s My Homework?! “So I was a nerd in high school and I had to make sure all my assignments were on time, but […]
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Retired Navy Capt. George Galdorisi on ‘Fictional Intelligence’ and the war in Ukraine
This Q&A features George Galdorisi, a Coronado-based author and retired naval aviator and national security professional. Galdorisi writes “fictional intelligence” (FICINT), a genre that uses military expertise to hypothesize global military scenarios. His answers have been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. His novel, “Fire and Ice,” was published on March 29, 2021 — nearly […]
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Review: The secret ingredient behind this taco shop: CRACK
During my preteens, I lived in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. On some Sundays, my family and I would walk to the local grocery store, Seaside Market, where they sold “Cardiff Crack” in a tent outside. I remember the wafting smell of smoky tri-tip preceded me as I watched people line up for lunch. When I saw the business […]
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Review: A slice of Ireland at McP’s
In honor of the old Irish patron, St. Patrick, I went to McP’s Irish Pub in Coronado for this week’s review. Ireland’s culture has always been whimsical to me: a land of writers, cliffside seascapes, rolling hills and witty storytellers. Oh, and Guinness (unfortunately something I cannot drink more than a sip of). When I […]