30 Friday: This weekend only, Coronado School of the Arts Musical Theatre and Drama will perform the murder mystery farce, Clue, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. Performances run at 7 p.m. on Jan. 29, Jan. 30 and Jan. 31. Matinee performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Purchase tickets […]
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Los Angeles Chargers sign DL Teair Tart to 3-year contract extension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Teiar Tart is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers with a three-year contract extension. The Chargers announced the deal on Jan. 26 for Tart, who joined the team in August 2024 after he was released by the Miami Dolphins. Tart quickly became a contributor to Los Angeles’ defense, […]
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Mike McDaniel wants to help Justin Herbert to reach his full potential in his Chargers offense
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Just like his famously inventive offenses, Mike McDaniel had many options. He interviewed for several head coaching jobs after his four-year tenure in charge of the Miami Dolphins ended this month, and he could have been an offensive coordinator pretty much anywhere he pleased. McDaniel still wants to be a […]
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Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump announced on Jan. 27 that he has signed an executive order to “cut through bureaucratic red tape” and speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the January 2025 Los Angeles area wildfires. Trump’s order, signed on Jan. 23, seeks to allow homeowners to rebuild […]
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Stricken helicopter from Naval Air Station North Island used for training
Staff from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) North Island in Coronado accepted a stricken MH-60S helicopter from the Helicopter Sea Combat Wing at Naval Air Station North Island earlier this month. The aircraft, which has been declared to never fly again, will be used as a full-scale instructional platform to support […]
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Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch: The New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots will seek their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks on Feb. 8 […]
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Grand opening of SunCoast Market Co-op scheduled for Jan. 31
After years of community planning, organizing, fundraising and build-out, SunCoast Market Co-op will celebrate the grand opening of its full-service, community-owned grocery store with a celebration and ribbon cutting on Jan. 31 at 600 Palm Ave., Suite 107, Imperial Beach. The festivities will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with guest speakers — San Diego Supervisor […]
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Chloe Kim rediscovers love for Olympics. Will an injury derail quest for a 3rd straight gold medal?
COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Chloe Kim’s third run to the Olympics started with the usual questions: How will she handle the pressure? Can she enjoy the journey? How does being famous elevate or diminish the experience? And, of course, will she win her third straight gold medal? Now, comes one that nobody saw coming: […]
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Astronauts say space station’s ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis. During their first public appearance since returning to Earth, the four astronauts refused to say which one of them needed medical attention and for what reason. It was NASA’s […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Jan. 23
23 Friday: This month’s Coronado Roundtable meeting, scheduled for Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Coronado Public Library, will feature retired Navy Capt. Brian Drechsler. 25 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert featuring The Exit from 1 to 4 p.m. 25 Sunday: An exhibit curated by the […]
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QB Diana Flores hypes flag football ahead of its 2028 LA Olympics debut, now an open book on subject
Quarterback Diana Flores has won world titles and MVPs on the flag football field. She’s starred in Super Bowl commercials to promote her sport, too. This, though, confirmed just how far-reaching women’s flag football has become — Kansas City Chiefs standout Patrick Mahomes once referred to her by name and mentioned her being a QB. […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Lilo
Lilo, a hound mix, is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at PAWS of Coronado, a non-profit that provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Lilo has a calm, sweet spirit. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All animals […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Stitch
Stitch, a 3-year-old male hound mix, is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at PAWS of Coronado, a non-profit that provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said they are looking for a home where Lilo and Stitch can stay together. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are […]
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Film director and author John Sayles discusses latest book
Academy Award-nominated director John Sayles returns to the Coronado Public Library to discuss his latest book, “The Crucible,” on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Sayles will be in conversation with Merridee Book, the executive director of the Coronado Island Film Festival, discussing why the story of Henry Ford’s labor wars in Depression-era Detroit, along with […]
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Islander sporting events this week
20 Tuesday: Girls’ water polo is at home for a league match against Patrick Henry. The varsity game starts at 3:30 with JV playing after at 4:30 p.m. CHS boys’ basketball hits the road for their third game of league play, this time against Lincoln High School. JV tips off at 4; varsity follows at […]
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California’s scenic Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens 3 years after damaging landslides
BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) — A 90-mile (145-kilometer) section of California’s Highway 1 along the famous Big Sur coast fully reopened on Jan. 14 after three years of closures and repairs following a series of landslides and a roadway collapse that hampered tourism on the scenic route. The reopening around midday came three months ahead […]