Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died on May 27, the league announced on behalf of his family. Walton, who had a prolonged fight with cancer, was 71. Walton was a San Diego […]
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Coronado boys lacrosse claims a Division 1 championship title
It was a close battle for the Coronado High School boys lacrosse team in the first three quarters of the CIF Division 1 Championship game against the Francis Parker Lancers. “The first three quarters we were battling with them,” senior and captain Luca Salata said. “We were always up, but the score was within two, […]
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Naval Special Warfare meets Coronado NJROTC students
A handful of students from schools in the greater San Diego area, Coronado High School included, partook in a fitness competition and training session on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The event on May 9 was part of a new outreach by Naval Special Warfare Assessment Command (NSWAC), and was specifically for students in the Navy […]
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Tijuana sewage crisis sees progress in infrastructure projects
On May 1, a bipartisan group of elected officials sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, demanding for more money to be allocated for the Tijuana sewage crisis. This was part of the “AD HOC” cross-border water quality subcommittee’s quarterly report given on May 7 at the Coronado City Council meeting. […]
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Seeking volunteers for the Coronado Fourth of July parade
When Brad Morris signed up to help out with Coronado’s Independence Day celebration, he figured he might play a minor role. Instead, Jamie Hartnett, the president of the Coronado Fourth of July festivities, asked him to be the volunteer manager. “I told her, you know, I’m willing to do anything, maybe other than … shovel [poop] […]
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CHS boys volleyball team wraps up conference play
In Hawaiian culture, the kukui nut necklace symbolizes learning and education and is often gifted as a lei during graduation ceremonies. When the four seniors of the CHS boys volleyball program, along with one junior who is graduating early next year, walked out for their senior night ceremony following their last conference game of the […]
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CHS girls beach volleyball celebrates senior night
Emily Wygal, Sydney Jones, Raine Wilson and Riley Coker each walked out alongside their parents on the Central Beach sands as their teammates surrounded, cheering them on. April 18 was a day to celebrate the soon-to-graduate seniors as they faced up against their opponent Clairemont High School for one of their last games wearing a […]
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Coronado’s Lauren Gilhooly sets track school records
Coronado High School junior Lauren Gilhooly has completed a series of recent outstanding track performances, including breaking school records, but nothing may compare with her first-place finish in the 100-meter dash at this year’s prestigious Arcadia Invitational. Competing in a meet that has featured more than 200 Olympians over the years, Gilhooly turned in a […]
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Giving back to groups who give their time, energy and financial resources
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club (CJWC) donated $15,000 each to Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) and the KMAC Foundation in March. The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club is a women-led, community-focused organization that organizes civic and educational activities in Coronado. Those who live in Coronado know that when October rolls around, there’s a communal gathering of […]
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Discover Coronado hosts free job fair to boost local employment opportunities
In a bid to provide its residents with opportunities for career advancement, additional income or a better work-life balance, Discover Coronado is set to host a free community job fair on Thursday, April 18. The event aims to connect Coronado residents with part-time and full-time job opportunities. Discover Coronado, a destination marketing company, partners with […]
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Former Coronado mayor, Casey Tanaka, runs again
A third Coronado City Council member has submitted his run for mayor, and it’s former mayor Casey Tanaka. Tanaka has a long history with Coronado’s local politics ever since he moved to the island from Oahu when he was seven years old. He ran for city council and got elected at the age of 26, […]
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Tent City: A century-old tale of summer magic on Coronado shores
Nestled along the picturesque shores of Coronado lies a tale of summer escapades and seaside wonders that once captivated the hearts of locals and travelers alike. It’s a story that harkens back to a bygone era, a place where dreams intertwined with reality under the warmth of the southern California sun: Tent City. Amid the […]
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CHS girls beach volleyball begins season with winning streak
Lydia Schutt can often read where her opponent is going to hit the ball before it even comes over the net. This skill, which has carried the sophomore to a 8-1 record in the top seed of five for her 2024 beach volleyball season, is something she picked up while playing as a defensive specialist […]