IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc, who was wounded multiple times during the Vietnam War and returned to capture the action even after losing an eye in an explosion, has died. He was 91. Phuoc died on May 23 in Southern California after collapsing suddenly, his nephew, Van Nguyen, said. […]
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Chargers safety Derwin James turns focus back to football after landing contract extension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James has accomplished plenty with the Los Angeles Chargers, including agreeing to a new three-year contract extension on May 26 that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid safety once again. Success in the playoffs, however, has been elusive during James’ first seven seasons. He hopes to address the one gap […]
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Calendar of events for the week of May 29
31 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert featuring Captain Morgan Lee at 2 p.m. 31 Sunday: Starting on May 31, Coronado Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2422 will serve casual Sunday dinners from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through August. The post will offer a rotating menu of […]
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Measure to increase height restrictions on Orange Avenue to be put on November ballot
An upcoming measure on the November ballot could increase height limits for buildings along Orange Avenue, a change driven by state mandate. In 1972, city voters passed a cap restricting residential buildings to three stories, or 35 feet. However, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) now requires Coronado to adhere to a […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Reya
Reya is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Reya is a little reserved at first, and enjoys quiet companionship and calm spaces. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. […]
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Calendar of events for the week of May 22
24 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert on May 24 featuring The New Catillacs at 2 p.m. 24 Sunday: Coronado Promenade Concerts launches its 56th season on May 24 in Spreckels Park with an opening summer concert featuring the Coronado Concert Band at 4:30 p.m. and Busted Spurs […]
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Coronado High track has medal-winning performances at Division 3 Finals
Coronado High School’s track and field team was led by medal-winning performances from the boy’s middle-distance squad at the San Diego CIF Division 3 Championships on May 16. Senior Nathan Ayan placed second in the 800-meter run with a personal-best of 1:55.32. He was followed by senior Vincent Russo, who placed fourth in a personal […]
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These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they’d never heard of
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rylee White had never even heard of the fast-paced sport of handball until her roommate mentioned a TikTok video about tryouts in Los Angeles for the U.S. Olympic women’s team — no experience necessary. White, a 27-year-old screenwriter, knew she had to go. She wasn’t the only one. More than 150 […]
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Coronado High swim team delivers strong performances at CIF Championships
The Coronado High School Islanders swim team closed out its season at the CIF San Diego Section Division II Championships on May 9, delivering standout performances and several memorable finishes. Competing among 31 Division II teams, the Islander boys earned a 7th-place overall finish, while the girls placed 14th. Leading the way was senior Gage […]
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Jason Heyward joins the Dodgers as a special assistant in baseball operations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jason Heyward is back in baseball less than two months after retiring as a player. The 36-year-old five-time Gold Glove outfielder has taken a job with the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the six teams he played for during his 16-year MLB career. He announced his retirement at the end of […]
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Letter to the editor: This does not represent the values of Coronado
Dear editor, As a resident of this island who has lived both in the Village and the Cays, I felt deeply disappointed reading your recent article regarding a fellow Coronado resident and his family. I have known the family personally for years. I always viewed your paper as a source of constructive community journalism — […]
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Calendar of events for the week of May 15
16 Saturday: The City of Coronado is hosting an Avenue of Heroes Banner Ceremony on May 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Coronado Performing Arts Center to honor Coronado residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony will commemorate 12 veterans and active-duty service members. Their names and service details will […]
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Veteran tight end David Njoku signs with LA Chargers after 9 seasons with Browns
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Veteran tight end David Njoku agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on May 11. Njoku spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns, earning one Pro Bowl selection while catching 384 passes for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns. He is second […]
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Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump’s end game
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions on May 12 from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the conflict’s rising $29 billion cost and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles. While the Pentagon chief softened his tone from hearings before Congress nearly two […]
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Report: Padres pitching prospect pleads guilty to charge of transporting noncitizen immigrants
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres pitching prospect Humberto Cruz pleaded guilty to a charge of receiving money to transport noncitizen immigrants within the United States. The San Diego Tribune reported on May 8 that Cruz, who is not a U.S. citizen, acknowledged in a plea agreement that he almost certainly would be deported. […]
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Manny Machado hits his 200th homer in a Padres uniform as San Diego beats St. Louis 4-2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit his 375th career homer and 200th in a Padres uniform, Ty France also went deep and San Diego beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on on May 9. Fernando Tatis Jr. had a tiebreaking two-run single in the fifth inning to back Randy Vásquez (4-1), who gave up […]