The heat beats down on his small frame. The barracks he lives in are made of wood and tar paper, exacerbating the temperature in the 100-foot-long building. A bead of sweat rolls down his face. He looks down and eyes a scorpion crawling through the floor. Unable to take it anymore, he gets out of […]
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Corey Simone: Mills Act could reduce property taxes up to 50%
While Coronado is known for its pristine beaches and high-end properties, it is important to acknowledge the island’s deeply rich history. Simply strolling along the walkways or cruising the streets in a golf cart, as is the case for many islanders, can double as an educational walk down memory lane. Recognizing that the community has […]
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Cal-bound Quarles finishes second in state 100- and 200-yard free
Cal-bound Samuel Quarles ends his high school swim career with a pair of second place finishes in the state championships.
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Coronado takes down La Jolla in first round of CIF girls lacrosse
Under the lights of Niedermeyer Field at Coronado High School, the girls’ lacrosse team took down the La Jolla Vikings 11-9, in the first round of the CIF San Diego Section Lacrosse Championship on May 11. Entering the match, the Islanders sat at the fourth seed, and squeaked out a gritty win against the fifth-seeded […]
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Watch out gamers, the Navy has created a new player with flippers
The Navy is training sea lions to play video games as part of its research on cognitive enrichment for marine animals – and there’s plenty of fun in the teaching.
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Coronado schools suing internet sites but regularly use social media
The Coronado Unified School District recently joined more than a dozen districts in a lawsuit that alleges social media firms harm children through addictive apps, leading to a mental health crisis. However, a few parents and students told The Coronado News that CUSD regularly uses social media in the day-to-day learning and social activities for […]
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Coronado sees mosquito outbreak from invasive species
A Coronado woman wants to raise awareness about pesky mosquitos and how they are harmful to families on the island.
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Coronado Love Letter: Going one-on-one with Lamb’s Chris Turner
The Coronado News goes one-on-one with Chris Turner, the longtime art director of Lamb’s Players Theatre.
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Village Elementary’s Jennifer Cahill earns Special Education Award
Village Elementary speech pathologist Jennifer Cahill is being honored for her exceptional contributions to special education.
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Corey Simone: Longtime Coronado agent Scott Aurich calls her dedicated and tireless worker
My name is Scott Aurich with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. I have been a broker in this community for over 33 years and have helped more than 1,000 families buy and sell here on the island. It is my great pleasure to introduce to you Corey Simone. She first began her career working for the […]
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Samuel Quarles sets CIF swim records – then breaks them again
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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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.