San Diego resident, NBA legend and broadcaster Bill Walton is fed up with the city’s homeless crisis, and he’s doing something about it.
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Naval Special Warfare Center welcomes new command Master Chief
Joaquin Martinez, who most recently held the position of Deputy Force Master Chief at Naval Special Warfare Command, assumed the responsibilities on June 29 as NSWCEN senior enlisted leader from CMDCM (SEAL) Neil Shaw.
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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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Corey Simone: What home renovations garner highest return
In a competitive housing market like Coronado, homeowners may be quicker to sink money into home improvement projects than purchasing a new property entirely.
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Jessica McClain of Phoenix wins 50th Crown City Classic
On a cool, overcast Fourth of July morning – idyllic conditions for distance runners – history was set July 4 at the 50th Crown City Classic in Coronado.
Jessica McClain, a 41-year-old U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier from Phoenix, became the first woman to be the overall winner of the event.
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Coronado Fourth of July Parade winners
Here are the winning entries for the Coronado Fourth of July Parade: Judges’ Special Award: City Staff Sweepstakes Winners The Andy Szymanski “Mr. 4th of July” Sweepstakes: Coronado Rotary Club. Admiral James B. Stockdale Sweepstakes: Force-Con 2023 Coronado Categories John D. Spreckels Award: Coronado Rotary Club. Coronado Freedom Award: California’s Tom Cruise. Military Categories Military […]
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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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How to protect your furry friends before and after July 4
Amidst the Fourth of July celebrations, pets often get frightened by the loud noises and large gatherings of the holiday, causing an increase of lost pets at San Diego Humane Society and PAWS of Coronado.
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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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County Supervisors declare emergency on sewage crisis
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors have declared a state of emergency regarding the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis that has polluted the Pacific Ocean and closed beaches in Coronado and Imperial Beach.
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Lamb’s presents “Cotton Patch Gospel”
Lamb’s Players Theatre has opened its production of “Cotton Patch Gospel” inside its iconic facility on Orange Avenue. The musical is adapted from Clarence Jordan’s book setting the Gospels of Matthew & John in the American South. Actor Tom Key first performed it as a one man show in late 1979. Broadway roots It had […]
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“Gentle Giant” Sylvester leaves CHS as star student and athlete
Saxton Sylvester has become known to his school and others in Coronado as the “Gentle Giant” for the heart and passion he regularly exudes.
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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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San Diego Zoo shares facts about giraffes most people don’t know
The second one is mind-blowing!
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Overturned outs are prompting confusion, frustration over MLB’s blocking-the-plate rule
As former big league catchers, Bob Melvin and Bruce Bochy certainly had their share of plays at the plate, and the current managers played in an era when big collisions with runners trying to score were just part of the game. The rules have changed over the years to protect catchers, but runners are now […]
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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 […]