After setting San Diego Section CIF Division II swimming championship records in the preliminary rounds, what could Coronado High School senior Samuel Quarles do for an encore? How about break them again. The Cal-bound Quarles set new records in El Cajon on May 6, winning the 100 freestyle at 43:65, and taking first in the […]
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Coronado girls lacrosse heads into playoffs
The Islanders play at 7 p.m. at home on Thursday, May 11, against La Jolla High School.
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U.S., Mexico ok Tijuana projects to help sewage problem
The U.S. and Mexico announced the authorization of two projects that are expected to help with sewage problems from Tijuana.
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Imperial Beach Council asks White House for help on sewage crisis
Imperial Beach, fed up with the ongoing sewage discharge from Tijuana, is asking the White House for assistance.
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MotorCars on MainStreet draws 15,000 spectators
The roads around Star Park hosted the 32nd annual MotorCars on MainStreet car show on April 30, with an estimated 15,000 spectators getting a close up look at pre-1973 classics, hot rods and trucks in central Coronado, organizers said. The show was held as part of Coronado MainStreet’s mission to support the downtown business community […]
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CoSA dance performance explores individual experiences May 19-20
CoSA’s Conservatory of Classical and Contemporary Dance is bring its version of a modern dance trailblazer to the stage called “19 Stories,” inspired by the 1955 production Rooms by Anna Sokolow. It chronicles the interior spaces we occupy and the life stories contained within, according to organizers. The production, which features 19 original pieces created by 15 […]
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Op-Ed: Why are taxpayers giving Coronado Schools Foundation – a private business – free rent?
The Coronado Schools Foundation is sitting on $9.5 million, but is taking a nearly $38,000 free-rent subsidy from the district.
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Coronado backs legislation to help with sewage crisis
Coronado staff are supporting legislation that would provide state help to the sewage problem from Mexico that has plagued Coronado’s beaches.
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Navy commander pulled from job after SEAL candidate death
Navy Capt. Brian Drechsler is being moved to another job as Navy officials seek new leadership for the Center, more than a year after SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen collapsed and died.
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The many lives of Coronado’s Ann Bancroft
Coronado resident Ann Bancroft, a former Associated Press reporter and cancer survivor, is now an author with another book in the works.
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JazzFest is back at Coronado High School on Saturday – and it’s free
For nearly 20 years, Coronado School of the Arts welcomed the month of May with rhythm, harmony, syncopation and song, all packaged nicely into the CoSA Coronado JazzFest. A long string of regular competitions came to a three-year halt because of COVID, but the event is back from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, […]
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Some people play golf, Navy retiree Ken Bitar flies drones
A retired Navy pilot, Ken Bitar began working with drones in 2016 and his work has been seen at “Top Gun: Maverick Global Premiere Red Carpet Fan Experience.”
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Avenue of Heroes Dedication Ceremony on May 20
If you see banners lining Third and Fourth streets from Orange Avenue to the Naval Air Station North Island, it’s for Coronado’s very own “hometown heroes.” The Avenue of Heroes Committee is hosting a dedication ceremony to honor the latest group of hometown military veterans and active-duty service members on May 20, at Coronado High […]
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Coronado VFW hosting Memorial Day services at Star Park
Memorial Day services will take place Monday, May 29, at Star Park.
The event begins at 10 a.m. at 1030 Park Place, and there will be a Presentation of Colors, keynote speakers, Taps, and singing of the National Anthem.
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Coronado Unified celebrates students from multicultural backgrounds
Coronado Unified World Language Department presented its first World Language Awards celebrating multilingual students on April 26, honoring dozens of students.
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Saiko Sushi hosts sake brewers’ dinner to help CoSA youth arts program
Saiko Sushi Coronado is hosting a six-course Sake Brewers’ Dinner on May 12, featuring four Master Sake Brewers from Japan to help Coronado School of the Arts. The special menu is designed by Chef Anthony Pascale, made from hyper-local produce and ingredients and paired with six different award-winning sakes, according to organizers. Diners will enjoy […]