Beady, red eyes stare out over cheekbones etched in dark green and black scales. Gills flank a face that looks uncannily human, yet precisely reptilian. A plated chest leads to arms lined in fins, the webbed-fingers extending into claws. And hanging around the neck, six words on a wooden plate instigate a daunting challenge: “So […]
Sofie Fransen
Sofie Fransen is the Editor-in-Chief of The Coronado News. She graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University, majoring in English-Education and minoring in Journalism. She was the Opinion Editor of The Point student newspaper. In the summers, she has been commercial fishing for the sockeye salmon run in Alaska. She can be reached by email or at +1 (619) 990-8465.
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Remembering the Day of Infamy: The story of a child survivor
It sounded like a swarm of bees. Joedy Cronin Adams, then 12 years old, stepped onto her front porch at 8 a.m. and looked up to the sky over Oahu, which was a canvas of planes. And they were headed toward her. “I heard the noise outside and it sounded – it was just very, […]
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Agreement reached between Coronado Unified and teachers union
An eight-month-long process of contract negotiations between the Coronado Unified School District and the Association of Coronado Teachers came to a close after the two parties reached agreement on a 4% salary increase for teachers. The union’s initial demand for 10% more pay was rejected by the district as it faces substantial budget shortfalls, which […]
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Coronado voters favor Democratic ticket in presidential election, preliminary numbers show
As the nation voted to put Donald Trump back into office last week, preliminary numbers from the San Diego County Registrar of Voter’s office show that Coronado did not join the trend. In fact, with 4,580 votes for Kamala Harris and 3,897 votes for Trump counted as of Nov. 11, so far the community appears […]
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Results of state ballot measures affecting Coronado
As results are flooding in for the 2024 elections and key races are being called, here are the results to date of 10 California propositions, with outcomes called by the Associated Press: Prop. 2 (Bonds for building schools): Passed With passage of this proposition, the state can borrow $10 billion to build or renovate K-12 […]
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Renee Cavanaugh continues to lead school board race, Shawnee Barton Merriman concedes
As of 6 p.m. on Saturday night, Renee Cavanaugh, a retired educator who is the only incumbent seeking reelection, was leading the four Unified School District candidates at 31.34%, with Fitzhugh Lee, a retired naval aviator, trailing closely behind at 29.45%. Bill Sandke, a former Coronado council member, was in third with 22.2% of the […]
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Coronado prioritizes projects to complete with port funding
Coronado is expected to receive an approximate $6 million windfall from the Port of San Diego this year – surplus money set aside for public improvements such as road upgrades, parks and new facilities. The district, which manages 34 miles of waterfront on San Diego Bay, annually distributes extra funds back to five member cities […]
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Coronado enters next steps on e-bike safety measure
The Coronado City Council has decided to move forward with a safety ordinance or resolution that would prohibit children under the age of 12 from riding certain classes of e-bikes. E-bike safety has been a significant issue in Coronado’s mayoral and City Council campaigns, and in the last two years some coastal communities in northern […]
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Editor’s Note: The Coronado News invites you to share military service stories
In anticipation of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Coronado News invites readers to share their military service stories and photos. If you or someone you care about has a story to share, contact sofie@thecoronadonews.com. We would love to hear from you!
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The Coronado High School football home opener
“The fact is, this is the biggest game I’ve ever coached,” head coach Kurt Hines says to the Coronado High football team in the crowded locker room. The players huddle around him, locked in on every word. “…This is the biggest game you’ve played in, no matter what you’ve played in before, because what you’ve […]
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Coronado-based carrier USS Abraham Lincoln accelerates transit to Middle East
The Coronado-based aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is en route to the Middle East with a strategic assignment to defend Israel should an attack from Iran ensue. According to the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI), the 1,092-foot long carrier, equipped with a squadron of F-35C Lightning II jets from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and […]
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This Coronado Promenade Concert performer’s first gig was on Orange Avenue
At the ripe age of 15, Matt Heinecke walked into Cafe 1134 on Orange Avenue, now Parakeet Cafe, to see about regularly performing at the restaurant. Guitar in hand and prepped with a five-song repertoire, he auditioned for the owner, Rick Chapman, who currently owns Coronado Brewing Company. Chapman gave the go ahead and told […]
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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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A celebration for the class of 2024
Before the 2024 Coronado High School graduates threw their green caps in the air – their career and future plans artistically rendered on top and illuminated in the flood lights of the football field – retired physics teacher William Lemei urged the students to be true to themselves in values, spirit and personality. “Try to […]
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Fresco-secco mural discovered in the ballroom of the Hotel Del
Glued to the ceiling with a wallpaper paste, a fabric shrouded the Hotel Del Coronado’s ballroom foyer for almost a century. This effort to hide any extra detail was a product of the 1930s, an era which celebrated a monochrome style, according to David Marshall, a preservation expert for Heritage Architecture & Planning. While the […]
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Coronado boys lacrosse claims a Division 1 championship title
It was a close battle for the Coronado High School boys lacrosse team in the first three quarters of the CIF Division 1 Championship game against the Francis Parker Lancers. “The first three quarters we were battling with them,” senior and captain Luca Salata said. “We were always up, but the score was within two, […]