Nancy Stringer built a preschool program from scratch at Resurrection Lutheran Church of Coronado around the same time Ronald Reagan was president, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” went No. 1 in America and “M*A*S*H” went off the air. Since then, much has changed, of course. But her dedication and commitment to the Coronado community has not, and […]
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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Making a big impact without all the noise: Senior Emily Wygal leads the CHS volleyball team
A force on the volleyball court, four-year varsity player Emily Wygal is leading an Islanders’ team that’s loaded with 11 returners. She’s ranked No. 11 out of the top 50 players in the state for hitting percentage on the California High School volleyball CIF statistical leaderboard, with a .363 average percentage. But, her skills […]
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Meet Mary Ellen Wiley, the first-ever female football player at CHS
The snap was low, but Mary Ellen Wiley had been preparing for this moment for a full season’s worth of practices. She caught the football and punted it 32 yards. The punt, fumbled by the other team, was recovered by Wade Wygal, and Tom Coon scored on the next play. This was homecoming, Nov. 7, […]
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Cookie for a handshake: How Tiffany Lewis built her business
Tiffany Lewis, who spent her summers growing up in Coronado, discovered the power of a cookie in the middle of a frozen Ohio winter.
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Coronado High grad Kenny Rose unlocks the untouched industry of franchise investing
Kenny Rose, a Coronado High School grad, has spent a decade helping individuals navigate the world of franchise investment and now he’s running FranShares.
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Protesters at Stop the Sewage rally demand action from elected officials
A community protest gathered Sept. 1 on Coronado Central beach under cloudy skies, crowding in between the familiar “keep out” signs warning visitors of the sewage contaminated waters in the Pacific Ocean. This gathering was no Labor Day weekend kickoff, instead 40 different groups rallied to protest the rampant sewage pollution from Tijuana, Mexico affecting […]
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Strong start for CHS boys water polo under Olympian Jesse Smith
After making it to the Division I finals last season, the Coronado High School boys water polo team is looking for another strong run in 2023. This year, it will be under the coaching and guidance of five time Olympian and 2008 silver medalist Jesse Smith. Smith is returning to CHS with a successful history […]
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U.S. Navy duo shares secrets to writing a successful book
George Galdorisi and Kevin McDonald have a great deal in common. They are both widely published authors, and they previously served in active duty in the U.S. Navy.
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Presenting “Mexico Vivo,” the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra to perform on Sept. 9
Joining forces for a rare musical experience, the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra and Mariachi Garibaldi will perform their distinct styles at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on Sept. 9. Titled “Mexico Vivo,” this performance assures the melding of a symphony orchestra and Mexico’s rich cultural heritage—truly, a one-of-a-kind musical experience, organizers say. The September concert will […]
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Urgent need for funding at SunCoast Market Co-op to avoid losing site
The SunCoast Market Co-op, after 7 years of planning, is in danger of losing its leased space in Imperial Beach if a funding goal of $1.6 million is not met by this fall, officials said.
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The Amazing Race Make-A-Wish fundraiser set for Sept. 10
The 14th annual Amazing Race for Children’s Wishes is set for Sept. 10 at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club complete with clues and challenges for boat and bike teams, an auction and most importantly – plenty of fundraising opportunities for Make-A-Wish San Diego. Make-A-Wish San Diego is a nonprofit organization committed to brightening the lives […]
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Emilia Alpert competes as one of two female football players at CHS
Senior Emilia Alpert is another trailblazer on the Coronado High football team, joining Lindsey Balsley as one of two female players in the program. Alpert plays running back on offense and inside linebacker on defense. With one older brother and two younger siblings, one of whom will be an incoming freshman at CHS, Alpert said she […]
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How a Powderpuff punt got Lindsey Balsley on the CHS football team
A long punt during the spring Powderpuff game resulted in Lindsey Balsley, a multi-sport athlete, getting recruited to play football this fall.
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It’s not just a game: CHS football staff share vision for 2023 season
After making it to the semifinals in last year’s playoffs, the Coronado High School football team is set on winning a league title this fall with the added challenge of moving up a division. For the past six years, the Islanders competed in Division IV but have been bumped up to Division III for 2023 […]
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San Diego Zoo CEO Paul Baribault committed to conservation
San Diego Zoo CEO Paul Baribault’s organization also is committed to saving two threatened species — the Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern — in Coronado.
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Admiral William H. McRaven leaves Coronado audience with the wisdom of a Bullfrog on Thursday, Aug. 3
The line out of the front doors of the Coronado Performing Arts Center stretched the length of D Avenue on Aug. 3, as hundreds of people waited to meet Admiral William H. McRaven, USN, (Ret.). McRaven is a retired, decorated four-star admiral who served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command […]