Each of Coronado’s spring sports teams compete this week, with Islanders baseball having the busiest week, as they play three games. The track and swim teams finish the week off for the Islanders on Saturday. 16 Monday: Islanders baseball gets the week started for Coronado athletics. JV and varsity are both playing Eastlake, with varsity […]
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California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war. Newsom said drone issues “have always been top of mind.” We’ve been aware of that information. … It’s all […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival announces theme, badges
Entering its 11th year, the Coronado Island Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 brand creative and announced the sale of badges for the year. This year’s creative reflects the festival ethos: “Where the Art and Science of Cinema Converge.” Festival organizers said the theme captures Coronado island culture, honors storytelling, and celebrates the festival’s fun, […]
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Looking for a job in Coronado? Annual job fair returns April 22
Discover Coronado welcomes anyone seeking employment to attend its third annual Coronado Job Fair this spring. Every year Discover Coronado, the destination marketing organization for the city of Coronado, intends to connect local residents with jobs close to home. The Coronado Job Fair is scheduled from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Winn Room […]
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Coronado Flower Show is calling all photographers
The 104th annual Coronado Flower Show returns April 18 and 19 at Spreckels Park, and organizers are inviting photographers of all age and skill levels to showcase their best floral-inspired shots in the photography division. The annual show is the largest “tented” flower show in the West and one of Coronado’s longest-running traditions. Inspired by […]
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CHS girls’ water polo narrowly beats Del Norte, advances to CIF finals
For three consecutive seasons, the Coronado High School girls’ water polo team won the CIF Division I title, from 2022-24. After a “down” year in ‘25 – by Islanders’ standards – that ended with a first round exit, the team is back on the upswing in coach David Throop’s second season, headed to the CIF […]
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Imperial Beach may join growing trend of more e-bike rules
Imperial Beach officials may join a growing number of San Diego County cities that have implemented stricter regulations on e-bikes. The new rules may look similar to what six other cities so far have adopted — with one exception. Councilmembers have already indicated that they will not prohibit riders under 12 years old from using […]
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Five Coronado restaurants to try for Valentine’s or Galentines Day
Here is a list of restaurants that offer elevated fine dining, Valentine’s specials and a chance for romance. The Henry: The Henry is a Coronado staple, but for Valentine’s Day it is going all out and offering a three-course prix fixe menu experience with optional wine pairings. The menu is extensive featuring elevated starters like […]
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Islanders girls’ basketball team struggles with loss of players, beats Hoover to right the ship
As the old coaching adage goes, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” For the Coronado High School girls’ basketball team, it can’t get much tougher. The Islanders lost three prominent players earlier this season while others endured sickness and injuries. “It’s a battle finding the right combinations,” Coolidge said. “We played a […]
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Cancer Cartel’s Fashion Funds the Fight returns to Coronado on March 12
Cancer Cartel continues its mission to fight the cost of cancer with a high-end resale shopping event. On March 12, Fashion Funds the Fight returns to Coronado from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to raise funds for people battling cancer. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop curated pieces from local residents and boutiques. Cancer […]
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U.S. Navy fighter jet takes down drone aimed for USS Abraham Lincoln
A Navy fighter jet destroyed an Iranian drone that was headed toward Coronado-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command. Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins said in a statement that the drone “unnecessarily maneuvered toward” the carrier aggressively and kept flying toward the Lincoln, ignoring multiple attempts by […]
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Valentine’s concert by the Philharmonia Orchestra features cellist Paul Tseng
The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra is scheduled to perform a special Valentine’s Day concert, “Mon Valentin,” featuring internationally acclaimed cellist Paul Tseng as a guest soloist. On Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, Tseng will perform two masterpieces of the cello repertoire: Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1, a work of virtuosity […]
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Islander sporting events this week
27 Tuesday: Girls’ soccer is at home for another league matchup, this time against Academy of Our Lady of Peace. JV starts at 4, varsity plays at 6 p.m. CHS boys’ basketball is also at home for a game against University City. Games tip-off at 5 and 6:30 p.m. 29 Thursday: Islanders girls’ soccer plays […]
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Spreckels Center expands Zumba class offerings
Responding to growing demand, the John D. Spreckels Center is expanding its offerings to host Zumba Gold on Saturday mornings at 1019 7th Street. The 10 a.m. low-impact dance fitness class will be taught by certified instructor Marg Stark, who lives in Imperial Beach after a decade in Coronado. The class accommodates working folks and […]
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Letter to the editor: Fourth Street and Orange Avenue require a roundabout
Coronado has shared a symbiotic relationship with Navy personnel since the naval station’s conception as an airfield around the turn of the 20th century, with the amphibious base also taking root during the Second World War. The City of Coronado supports close to 23,000 residents, a population that fluctuates due to its nature as a […]