Bunny is available for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Bunny is looking for a calm and compassionate adopter who will let her adjust at her own pace. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways […]
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Letter to the editor: The high costs of free parking
I recently read “The High Cost of Free Parking” by Donald Shoup, a UCLA urban planning professor, who argues that “free” parking comes with significant hidden costs. By requiring abundant free parking, cities end up encouraging urban sprawl, increasing traffic congestion, and contributing to environmental damage. Free parking is not truly free — it is […]
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Continue Independence Day festivities with Open Water Swim
On July 5 in Glorietta Bay, one of Coronado’s longest-running Fourth of July weekend traditions will return with the 2026 Open Water Swim. Formerly known as the Coronado Fourth of July Rough Water Swim, the event will feature a one-mile and half-mile race, along with a 250-meter youth sprint swim. “The Crown City Open Water […]
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Crown City Classic returns to Coronado in 2026
On July 4, 2026, the Crown City Classic celebrates its 53rd year, inviting runners of all ages to start their holiday with purpose, patriotism and panoramic views along San Diego Bay. The event features a 12K (7.4 miles), a fast-paced 5K, and the kids half-mile race. Participants will start in Tidelands Park and run along […]
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Calendar of events for the week of June 19
21 Sunday: Coronado’s own Matt Heinecke will perform at Spreckels Park on June 21 at 6 p.m. as part of Coronado Promenade Concerts’ free summer series. 23 Tuesday: Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune’s language columnist, will talk about the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Gettysburg Address at 11 a.m. in the Coronado […]
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Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The eight men killed in the fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at California’s Edwards Air Force Base included four active duty airmen, a reservist and three civilians who were on a team devoted to keeping the bomber flying for decades to come, military officials said on June […]
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Chargers’ Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted to change Justin Herbert’s footwork, so he has taken the football out of his star quarterback’s hands for parts of the offseason program. While it might seem counterintuitive, McDaniel believes Herbert can better focus on learning those adjustments when not throwing. […]
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California billionaire tax proposal has enough support to get on the November ballot, official says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California to counter federal cuts to healthcare for low-income people has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot, the state’s top elections official said. Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a Democrat, said on June 17 that petitioners have collected more […]
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Fees for public records? A bill could kneecap California transparency laws
A bill winding its way through Sacramento right now would make some of the biggest changes in decades to the California Public Records Act — the 58-year-old state law that guarantees everyone has access to government documents and data. Proponents argue AB 1821 is necessary to help local governments weather a deluge of burdensome requests […]
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One Extraordinary Photo: Alex Freeman’s leap over Paraguay
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jayne Kamin-Oncea been an Associated Press freelance photographer in Los Angeles for the past 10 years. She began her photo career as an AP stringer in Miami in 1978 while at the University of Miami. She also spent 27 years working with the Los Angeles Times. Why this photo? The US-Paraguay […]
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Newsom announces $46 million of voter-approved funding to help address Tijuana River pollution
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on June 12 he is deploying $46 million in voter-approved funding to help clean up the chronically contaminated Tijuana River at the California-Mexico border. Since 2018, more than 100 billion gallons (378 billion liters) of raw sewage filled with industrial chemicals and trash have poured into the Tijuana River, according to […]
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Businesses linked to Tolkien
As one enters the rabbit hole of President Trump’s ties within military-tech industries, it becomes apparent that key players are linked by familiarity with JJR Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” novels, as well as financial and political interests. In fact, the tech billionaires often name their businesses after magical characters, items and places found in […]
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Calendar of events for the week of June 12
13 Saturday: The Coronado Playhouse will host fundraisers on June 13 at 2 and 7 p.m., and on June 14 at 2 p.m. for its upcoming production. Tickets range from $10 to $20 for an evening of music and cocktails honoring Stephen Sondheim, who was an American composer and lyricist. 14 Sunday: Journeymen, the Journey […]
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US team settles into World Cup training base with optimism and gratitude for fan support
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. national team already knew it was in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this month as the home team in a World Cup. But when the 26 players took the field at Orange County’s Great Park on June 8 to the cheers of several thousand fans who had turned out just […]
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Xavier Marsh sets two state records
At the state track meet in Fresno, Coronado High School junior and Paralympic sprinter Xavier Marsh won both the 100- and 200-meter dashes with personal record times of 11.28 and 23.13, respectively. Both efforts were state meet records for the Paralympic T12 division for visually handicapped athletes.
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Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Iran defender Ehsan Hajsafi criticized soccer’s governing body after the team arrived in Mexico on June 7 with some members of their entourage still lacking U.S. visas, before three World Cup group matches in the United States later this month. The team’s participation in the World Cup, jointly hosted by the […]