Valentine’s Day is about romance. And romance, as kitschy as it can be, may also be translated to indulgence. Kisses, chocolate, fondue, wine, dreamy weekend getaways. It’s about getting lost in the senses of life. And who loves indulgence better than the French? Their joy of life, or joie de vivre, is sacred, and their […]
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visits Coronado
During a press conference on Feb. 5, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin said the EPA is planning to provide quarterly updates on all projects Mexico has committed to fund to resolve the Tijuana River sewage crisis. “I believe that Mexico is going to continue to meet these targets that they committed to,” Zeldin […]
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Review: An elevated take on the Japanese katsu sandwich
When I lived in Tokyo, I ate a lot of katsu: katsu udon, katsu curry, tonkatsu, katsu sandwiches. You can find katsu everywhere in Japan and pair it with almost any dish. It’s like your favorite pair of jeans — it goes well with everything. To make it, which is harder than it looks (believe […]
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Night & Day Cafe: A countertop time capsule
There’s something about American diners: burnt coffee in a clunky mug and those little creamers where you peel the plastic off the top. They’re inviting yet unassuming, something of a civic religion to the elderly, nostalgic for a time when people still flipped through print newspapers at their tables and dusted ashes into saucers. I […]
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New school funding system may ‘change the landscape’ of Coronado public schools
Superintendent Karl Mueller told Coronado public school trustees a dream of lowering class sizes could come true under a new funding system, but he also warned that Coronado Unified School District may have to adjust its inter-district transfer philosophy. Mueller said CUSD will not depend on enrollment and student attendance when the district officially becomes […]
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Police officers hired after new labor contracts between CPD and the city
When Keisha Llarenas pinned on her badge with the Coronado Police Department in September, it marked the beginning of new contracts signed between the city and its law enforcement officers. The new labor agreement, which increased salaries and benefits for officers, helped the department stay competitive. And Llarenas, a 9-year officer who previously worked for […]
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Review: La Corriente debuts with a swell
La Corriente — “The Current” in Spanish — may serve familiar flavors, but it brings new momentum to Coronado’s food scene. Set on the corner of the Coronado Historical Association Museum, the location feels fitting for a city so closely tied to Mexico. The space was once home to L’Orangerie, a charming French bistro, but […]
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Review: Can a sushi minimalist love an over-the-top roll?
I have always been something of a minimalist. I don’t keep trinkets, I can fit all my clothes into one suitcase, and I have one small box of memories for my entire life. I’m drawn to a less-is-more mentality. That restraint doesn’t always apply to food, however. One of my favorites is pad thai, layered […]
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Review: A waterfront classic past its prime?
I’m back with my weekly review. And forgive me, though I’m a San Diego native, I’m still new to Coronado cuisine. When I chose this week’s review, Peohe’s, I didn’t realize it has been around for decades. Turns out, San Diego food reviewer David Nelson reviewed it in 1988 for the Los Angeles Times when […]
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Review: Not exactly Memphis but it feeds the island
When you think of Coronado dining, especially the ferry landing, you picture fresh lobster, ceviche or street tacos eaten alongside sparkly water. With white sails undulating in the breeze, the island is a beach destination, after all, making a traditionally landlocked cuisine like barbeque an intriguing anomaly. Lil Piggy’s Bar-B-Q is just that: a West […]
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Celebrating the holidays in Coronado
A golden sunset adorns the Hotel Del Coronado. Mobs of adults, children and pets occupy the pathways that lead from the hotel to Coronado Beach. Pointing upwards, kids chant “Santa!” while curious eyes lock on the man in a red suit as he circles the sky before descending to meet them. This shoreline landing besides […]
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Kurt Hines fired as CHS head football coach, new coach named
After nine seasons at the helm, Coronado High School football coach Kurt Hines has been fired, and the district has already announced who will take his role. In a social media post announcing the termination, Hines said he was given no explanation. “[I] just got fired,” Hines said in a video posted to his Instagram on […]
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CHS boys’ basketball looks to returners for upcoming season
Despite having an overall losing record of 14-17 last season, the Coronado boys’ basketball team made it all the way to semis in the San Diego CIF tournament for Division 3, losing to Maranatha Christian. On the bright side, the team of last season was young, meaning this year’s rendition is returning a few familiar […]
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Review: On pride, loss and empanadas
A shift in our regularly scheduled planning: This week’s Fork First looks a little different because it takes place on the silver screen. The 2025 Coronado Island Film Festival, in partnership with San Diego Bay Food and Wine Festival and Edible San Diego, featured three Culinary Cinema events, each centering around films that have food […]
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Coronado High School girls’ basketball season preview
Last season, the Coronado High School’s girls’ basketball squad was a breakout team, far exceeding expectations. After only winning four games over three seasons, the Islanders went on to win 17 of their 21 games in the 2024-25 campaign, securing the No. 1 seed for Division V and making it to the San Diego CIF […]
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Eric Wolfinger presents “Lisa Dahl: Blessed by Grace” at CIFF
The documentary, “Lisa Dahl: Blessed by Grace,” was only supposed to be about three minutes long – a short, promotional video, also known as a sizzle reel, about an award-winning chef. But, says director Eric Wolfinger, it turned into a 26-minute-long documentary that will now be screened at the Coronado Island Film Festival on Nov. […]