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 […]
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Coronado Playhouse launches anniversary season with ‘Barefoot in the Park’
The Coronado Playhouse (CPH) lifts the curtain on its 80th season with a stroll through Neil Simon’s 1963 classic comedy, “Barefoot in the Park.” Premiering on Broadway in 1963, the story follows Paul and Corie Bratter, a newlywed couple moving into a sixth-floor walk-up apartment in New York City. Corie is a free-spirited romantic excited […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Echo
Echo, a 3-year-old 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 Echo is intelligent, playful, and loves to stay busy. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All […]
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Wellness and business: Coronado surfer transforms old boards into art
Colored glass tiles are spread out inside Joshua Ducharme’s studio – a converted garage at the artist’s Coronado Cays home. Ducharme smiles as he admires a newly purchased yellow-orange stained glass, approximately 24×24-inches, among the mixed red, purple, green, pink and yellow glass tiles. In late January, Ducharme outlines hibiscus and plumeria flowers for a […]
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Cancer Cartel’s Fashion Funds the Fight returns to Coronado on March 12
Cancer Cartel continues its mission to fight the cost of cancer with a high-end resale shopping event. On March 12, Fashion Funds the Fight returns to Coronado from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to raise funds for people battling cancer. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop curated pieces from local residents and boutiques. Cancer […]
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The Coronado Police Department’s wellness program includes Wyatt the therapy dog
Wyatt wanders into the investigations room, seeing who he can approach. He spots an officer and waddles up, tail wagging as he gives the officer a quick sniff. Such is the life of Coronado Police Department’s (CPD) therapy dog, a yellow lab that has been a huge hit with officers, according to Capt. Mark Harris. […]