The Coronado Public Library is slated to host a pre-publication book launch event featuring bestselling thriller author Kaira Rouda and her newest novel “We Were Never Friends” on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-order a copy of “We […]
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Islander sporting events this week
It’s a jam-packed week for Coronado sports this week, specifically for the soccer and basketball teams, with both the boys and girls’ squads playing at least two games. The baseball team kicks off the season with a game against La Costa Canyon. 10 Saturday: CHS baseball plays La Costa Canyon at Silver Strand Elementary. First […]
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San Diego Zoo wins award at Rose Parade
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance received the Grand Marshal award, given for most outstanding creative concept and float design, at the 137th annual Rose Parade. The float, “Giant Strides Together,” transported viewers to the all-new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley, which will open on March 5 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The float […]
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Coronado reviews its yearly legislative policy guidelines
Coronado’s municipal staff has recommended a set of legislative priorities for the city in 2026 – a list that focuses on sewage pollution, flood control, affordable housing and E-bike regulations. And the City Council is expected to vote on a revised list of those priorities next month. A new subcommittee might also be established in […]
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The Port of San Diego honors Coronado nonprofits
The Port of San Diego honored Safe Harbor Coronado and Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS) with Anchors of Excellence awards for the month of December. Chair Danielle Moore presented the awards at the Board of Port Commissioners meeting on Dec. 9 to both organizations for their continued service in the areas of youth engagement […]
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The USS Nimitz stops in Coronado as the USS Abraham Lincoln leaves for deployment
As the USS Nimitz approaches the end of its half-century career, the aircraft carrier made one last visit to a familiar port on Dec. 7. The Navy confirmed at the beginning of December that the ship will stop in Coronado on its way to Bremerton, Washington. The carrier is concluding what will be its last […]
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Voting open for Community READ program
Voting is open through Dec. 15 to choose a book title winner for the 10th annual Coronado Community READ program. Each year, the Coronado Public Library hosts the program to encourage discussion and participation in community-building events centered around the theme of a book title, selected by the community. The five finalists this year, in […]
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Celebrating human resilience through dance
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Conservatory of Classical and Contemporary Dance is preparing performances of “Threads of Resilience,” a showcase of original dance works that explore personal transformation and strength. The performance takes the stage on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D […]
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Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died. Gramma was born in her native habitat and was estimated to be about 141 years old, zoo officials said. She […]
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Virtual event to discuss story of Vietnam War POW Doug Hegdahl
Journalist and historian Marc Leepson will discuss the Vietnam War story of Doug Hegdahl, the youngest and lowest-ranking prisoner of war (POW), at a virtual event on Dec. 3. Leepson is the author of “The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in Hanoi.” The book dives into Hegdahl’s story […]
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Coronado Unified moves forward with a cell phone policy review
Superintendent Karl Mueller informed the governing board that the Coronado Unified School District is currently in compliance with California’s Phone-Free School Act, a mandate that becomes effective in July 2026. The law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September, requires school districts and charter schools statewide to adopt policies limiting or prohibiting the use of […]
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Coronado Turkey Trot to be held on Thanksgiving Day
For the twelfth straight year, Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is hosting the Coronado Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. The trot is a 5K that starts and ends at Tidelands Park. The route first goes south to the Coronado Bridge viewpoint then heads north along the San Diego Bay toward Centennial Park, before turning around again […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary
Hundreds of filmmakers and actors crowded the Crown Room at the Hotel del Coronado on Nov. 5 to celebrate the Coronado Island Film Festival, the silver screen and each other. This year marks the festival’s 10th anniversary, and to celebrate, six distinguished individuals who have been in the film industry for years, and some even […]
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In photos: Coronado girls’ volleyball beats Bishop’s
The Coronado High School girls’ volleyball team beat Bishop’s in a playoff match on Oct. 29 by a close 3-2 set margin.
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Islander girls’ volleyball gearing up for playoffs
The Coronado High School girls’ volleyball team ended its regular season this week on a high note. Despite a loss earlier in the week to Cathedral Catholic, the Islanders won their final regular season game – on senior night – against Helix Charter High School. In the home game against division rival Cathedral Catholic, a […]
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Coronado considers new ordinance to streamline historic review process
Coronado’s City Council adopted a document that would revise the city’s standards and requirements for historical buildings at the Oct. 21 meeting, meaning city staff will return in two weeks with the final ordinance to be passed by council. If that passes, the ordinance goes into effect 30 days later. This new implementation is designed […]