It was the 1920s when American aviator Charles A. Lindbergh departed from North Island to New York in the Spirit of St. Louis – weeks before he completed the first transatlantic flight to Paris. Halfway into that decade, also known as the Roaring Twenties, a group of businessmen formed what has become the longest standing […]
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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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Enjoy the beauty of Coronado at the 2026 Coronado Flower Show
Coronado resident Stephanie McAlister plans to walk around her home and cut a fresh bloom from her garden’s geranium plants – with one stem and two or more attached leaves – in less than one month. “But who knows?” says the 43-year-old homemaker. “I might not have any flowers.” If spring comes to full bloom, […]
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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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‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to run at Coronado Playhouse through May
Coronado Playhouse returns “The Drowsy Chaperone,” to its stage this April. The 1920s musical is an inventive and self-aware comedy that celebrates the magic of theatre (while lovingly poking fun at it). The Tony Award-winning production follows a devoted musical theatre fan, known only as Man in Chair, who seeks comfort from life’s uncertainties by […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Sweetheart
Sweetheart is available to foster-to-adopt at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Sweetheart is a gentle dog and may need a little time to feel comfortable in a new home. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Ginger
Ginger, a mom of six recently-adopted puppies, is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Ginger is gentle, and would do best as the only dog in a home. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are […]
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Screening of classic film ‘Shane’ open to the public
The Coronado Island Film Festival is slated to host a free screening of “Shane,” a 1953 classic western film, as part of this year’s Educational Classic Film Program. The screening, at the Coronado Public Library at 1:30 p.m. on March 22, is free and open to the public. Following the event will be a discussion […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Crunchwrap
Crunchwrap, a young husky mix, is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Crunchwrap thrives with other dogs and is playful and affectionate. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Nugget
Nugget, a mixed-breed dog, is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Nugget is playful and affectionate. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All animals at PAWS are spayed/neutered, […]
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Club Coronado promises a local nightclub experience without the late hours
The pop beat of Alexandra Stan’s “Mr. Saxobeat” invites dancers to shake, shuffle and sing along in a euphoric atmosphere on Orange Avenue. Neon lasers and glow sticks illuminate the faces of the approximately 100 partygoers while Coronado business owner Marilyn Klisser watches proudly. “That’s a moment where I remember looking at everybody dancing and […]
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The final days of The Little Club…and a fading Americana
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified when The Little Club opened. The story has been corrected to reflect that it was established in 1958. Last year, a new owner purchased the building where a storied Coronado dive bar had done business for more than a half-century, prompting a buzz of speculation in […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival announces theme, badges
Entering its 11th year, the Coronado Island Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 brand creative and announced the sale of badges for the year. This year’s creative reflects the festival ethos: “Where the Art and Science of Cinema Converge.” Festival organizers said the theme captures Coronado island culture, honors storytelling, and celebrates the festival’s fun, […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Porkchop
Porkchop is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Porkchop is goofy and lovable, and would thrive in a home that offers consistency. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. […]
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Coronado Flower Show is calling all photographers
The 104th annual Coronado Flower Show returns April 18 and 19 at Spreckels Park, and organizers are inviting photographers of all age and skill levels to showcase their best floral-inspired shots in the photography division. The annual show is the largest “tented” flower show in the West and one of Coronado’s longest-running traditions. Inspired by […]
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Luca Hansen wins local and regional Shakespeare competition
There’s a song stuck in Luca Hansen’s head. It begins: “Being your slave, what should I do but tend upon the hours and times of your desire?” While it’s actually a poem, or rather a Sonnet, the Coronado student says he began memorizing each line over winter break, discovering the piece’s true meaning in late […]