This is Bristol Bay, Alaska, home to the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world, and I have spent every summer of my life living and working among its rugged beauty with my family.
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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How a career in cheese carving got this woman to the Kentucky Derby
Sarah Kaufmann, the renowned “Cheese Lady” is a Coronado resident, and her cheese carvings have taken her to the Kentucky Derby and Disneyland.
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FOCUS Mission Impossible Gala ticket sales end on July 31
The FOCUS Mission Impossible Gala, a memorable and meaningful night aboard the USS Midway, will take place on Sunday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy entertainment, a choice of three plated dinners, live music from the band KICKS and a fabulous live silent auction to benefit children in need. Examples of […]
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Lamb’s extends dates of Cotton Patch Gospel to Sept. 3
The production of Cotton Patch Gospel has been extended through Sept. 3 at Lamb’s Players Theatre. Lamb’s Theatre is one of the region’s leading not-for-profit professional theatres, producing year-round productions in Coronado’s iconic Spreckels building. With a live band of bluegrass musicians, the musical sets the gospels of Matthew and John in the American south […]
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This Coronado storyteller has plenty of his own tales
Almost every night, Joe Ditler plops a chair in front of what used to be called Shipwreck Beach (now referred to as Stan’s), props his feet up on the ledge, and watches the sun’s vibrant colors set over the water. He calls the area “poo park” for the dogs that frequent it’s grassy pad. Maybe […]
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Emmy winner Liberty Zabala is moving to D.C. for next chapter
Liberty Zabala will be moving on to her next chapter after covering San Diego for a decade. She became a Navy Reservist to serve her country.
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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 […]
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Meet the grand prize winner of the second annual CFOJ Home Front Decorating Contest
The second annual CFOJ Home Front Decorating Contest is complete and the grand prize winner is 1114 G. Ave. To show off their patriotic spirit and 4th of July enthusiasm, Coronado residents participated in the Coronado Fourth of July Home Front Decorating Contest, put on by the Coronado Fourth of July and the Floral Association. […]
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Badge sales for Coronado Island Film Festival opens July 10
The eighth season of the Coronado Island Film Festival, celebrating the power of cinema and showcasing a solid lineup of films, is kicking off with the opening of badge sales on Monday, July 10.
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How “Yellowstone” cinematographer Mike Parry made it in the film industry
Mike Parry worked long hours fresh out of film school to get to his role as a cinematographer for “Yellowstone,” and it all started at CHS.
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Big turnout for 26th Low Tide Ride & Stride to help the military
Bikes and ebikes with riders of all ages lined the starting line on North Beach at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning to take off on their 5K course for the Low Tide Ride & Stride. The event is the Coronado Rotary Club’s signature showcase, featuring chip-timed 5K runs, walks, ebike races and bike races along […]
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Check out the complete list of vendors for the Fourth of July
To provide visitors with plenty of food options on Independence Day, The Coronado Fourth of July has opened Spreckels Park to outside food and beverage vendors.
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The 26th Low Tide Ride & Stride will kick off at 8 a.m. Saturday
Racers for the Low Tide Ride and Stride will wake up early on Saturday morning to catch the lowest tide of the month on North Beach. Low Tide Ride & Stride is the Coronado Rotary Club’s signature event, featuring chip-timed 5K runs, walks, ebike races and bike races along the sixth best beach in America. […]
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Coronado 101
For visitors from out of town making their Fourth of July celebration an extended weekend or week-long vacation, Coronado has plenty of options to keep you busy. Check out these must-see locations and activities. Village Theatre The timeless Village Theatre, which originally opened in 1947, has been a gathering place in Coronado for years. Spanning […]
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A step-by-step breakdown of Coronado Fourth of July events
From a June 30 fireworks show to the parade to concerts, here’s an insider’s view of how to navigate the holiday weekend in Coronado.
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Where to eat for the Fourth of July
Make sure to plan ahead by keeping these amazing cuisine locations in mind for the Coronado Fourth of July.