“I spent three years of active duty in the Navy Reserves, a couple times in and out of Vietnam and generally I’m joining a whole load of friends here today,” Lohen said. “On this day, Coronado proudly and solemnly joined cities and towns throughout our nation, dedicating May 25th, 2026 at Memorial Day, to honor […]
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Calling all local artists — enter the 2026 4th of July t-shirt art contest
Coronado’s annual 4th of July celebration is right around the corner, and to celebrate the city’s sense of community, The Coronado News is hosting an Independence Day t-shirt art contest. Residents of all ages are invited to submit their original artwork for the chance to have it featured on a t-shirt that will be distributed […]
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This is no way to address home affordability
Among the top crises facing California is the affordable housing issue. Just in San Diego alone, the city will need 108,000 new homes by the end of the decade to meet the demand of all income levels, according to the San Diego Association of Governments’ Regional Housing Needs Assessment. A scarcity of such size drives […]
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Retired Navy Capt. George Galdorisi on ‘Fictional Intelligence’ and the war in Ukraine
This Q&A features George Galdorisi, a Coronado-based author and retired naval aviator and national security professional. Galdorisi writes “fictional intelligence” (FICINT), a genre that uses military expertise to hypothesize global military scenarios. His answers have been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. His novel, “Fire and Ice,” was published on March 29, 2021 — nearly […]
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To our service members and their families, we support you
In a town like Coronado – with North Island units involved in the war and many military-connected community members – we are not all that insulated from the conflict raging in the Middle East. In fact, for so many of our neighbors, the news headlines hit very close to home. We’re entering the fourth week […]
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Coronado public schools looking to cut back on nonresident students
Coronado Unified School District officials say policy changes for interdistrict transfers — students living outside district boundaries who must apply and be accepted to attend Coronado public schools — may happen by May, when they plan to begin accepting pre-applications for the 2026-27 school year. The policy is looking to honor the district’s commitment to […]
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The final days of The Little Club…and a fading Americana
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified when The Little Club opened. The story has been corrected to reflect that it was established in 1958. Last year, a new owner purchased the building where a storied Coronado dive bar had done business for more than a half-century, prompting a buzz of speculation in […]
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Grab-and-go parking: Why the issue is really a business district discussion
Orange Avenue is not your run-of-the-mill street. It’s the island’s main street dripping in character, peppered with funky mom-and-pop establishments and coastal art. It can also be a parking nightmare. The boutique shops make Coronado unique, but it’s getting harder and harder for them to stay afloat, and more common for chains to swoop in. […]
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A closer look at Sandcastle-gate
For passersby strolling the beach walk in front of the Hotel del Coronado, intricate sandcastles have been an occasional and welcome discovery. At least they were for years. On Feb. 5, the hotel parted ways with the Sandcastle Man, Bill Pavlacka, after nearly 20 years of allowing his sand designs in the hotel’s backyard. Engagements, […]
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Islanders beat Francis Parker in CIF Finals
The Coronado High School girls’ water polo team is back on track, taking its fourth CIF title in five years with a finals victory over Francis Parker High. Though the other three championships were in Division I, this year’s Division II title is a nice bounceback from a first-round exit in Division I last season. […]
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Luca Hansen wins local and regional Shakespeare competition
There’s a song stuck in Luca Hansen’s head. It begins: “Being your slave, what should I do but tend upon the hours and times of your desire?” While it’s actually a poem, or rather a Sonnet, the Coronado student says he began memorizing each line over winter break, discovering the piece’s true meaning in late […]
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New Port Commission chair pushes for improving access to cleaner air
Ann Moore, who’s served on the Port of San Diego’s board since 2011, was sworn in as the new chair in early January, taking over for Danielle Moore. Ann Moore has served as chair in the past, in 2013 and in 2020, and will serve a one-year term in 2026. She practices as a lawyer […]
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Is it possible for Navy sailors to afford living off base?
A significant number of sailors stationed in Coronado are not actually living on land. They’re bunking in the ships docked around San Diego Bay. It’s a lot tougher living than most people realize – cramped quarters and a lack of privacy, to name a couple of conditions. James Honea, the former master chief petty officer […]
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San Diego ferries listed in National Register of Historic Places
The Interior Department has recognized the Silvergate ferry dating back to the World War II-era, along with another San Diego ferry, on the National Register of Historic Places. Recognition means the Silvergate (built in 1940) and the Cabrillo (built in 1964), are worthy of preservation due to their cultural, architectural and maritime significance. The boats […]
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Family-run Italian restaurant sneaks in among the chains
If you take a hike along Orange Avenue from Hotel del Coronado to the Ferry Landing, you’ll find a whole lot of restaurants that skew more toward commercial than characterful. Coronado’s food scene is a unique one. Because many of its customers are out of towners, most of its restaurants are concentrated along about 1.7 […]
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What role does the new minute play in solving the sewage crisis?
This year has seen many developments in the Tijuana sewage crisis – expedited timelines, memorandums of understanding, attempts at Superfund designation. And the most recent: a new agreement signed by the U.S. and Mexico called Minute 333. Before your eyes glaze over at the mention of another unintelligible bureaucratic term, let’s break down what this […]