Many parents volunteer to read books to elementary school children, but only one, Alexia Palacios-Peters, arrives dressed as a Disney princess. Alexia’s life is a narrative of superlatives. She is connected, generous, authentic, clever, collaborative, charismatic, and kind… simply extraordinary. This description is neither an exaggeration nor excessively effusive. My admiration and support of Alexia […]
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Letter to the editor: Endorsement for school board candidate Peggy Duncan
I had a chance recently to hear Peggy Duncan explain why she is running for a Coronado school board seat. My children have long since graduated from Coronado schools, so my involvement in school-related issues in recent years has waned. I do, however, know of the very significant issues facing our children today, and by extension our […]
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Chargers coach Harbaugh pushes back on suggestion offensive changes needed after latest struggles
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh brought in Mike McDaniel as coordinator this offseason with an objective to add a dynamic element to his Justin Herbert-led offense. It’s yet to materialize for the Chargers (0-3), off to their worst start since 2017, or McDaniel, who landed in LA after four […]
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A franchise-record 3rd straight postseason, and the Padres still want more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Diego Padres are back in the postseason for a franchise-record third consecutive year. Now, they want to win a World Series for the first time, having been there twice only to lose. Manny Machado fielded Mookie Betts’ groundout to third base for the final out in a 4-2 win […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Jett
Jett is available for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Jett is a 2-year-old mixed breed with loads of energy. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All animals at PAWS […]
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CoSA students announce annual Horror Nights production
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) digital arts department has announced its annual Horror Nights production, featuring this year’s theme: “Myths and Magic: Tales from the Edge of Reality.” This immersive, mythological horror show will take place over two nights — Oct. 27 and Oct. 29 — inside the Black Box Theater at Coronado […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 25
27 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert featuring The Ideas at 2 p.m. on Sept. 27. 29 Tuesday: A local farmers’ market will be set up at the Coronado Ferry Landing from 2:30 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 29, featuring fresh produce. 30 Wednesday: The Busted Spurs band, […]
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Letter to the editor: Mal Sandie on why he’s running for school board re-election
Editor’s note: Malachy Sandie is running for a seat on Coronado Unified School District’s governing board in the November elections. Margaret Mary Duncan, Alexia Palacios-Peters and Kaye McCormick Schneider are also vying for one of the three open seats. The Coronado News will consider publishing one letter to the editor from each candidate running in […]
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Letter to the editor: Endorsement for City Council candidate Rebecca King
I am writing in support of Rebecca King for City Council, whose years as a former city attorney set her apart. Rebecca knows municipal law, contracts, and governance deeply, meaning she’s ready to serve on day one. Coronado faces a real sewage crisis, along with broader infrastructure needs that have been deferred for too long. […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 18
19 Saturday: The KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in San Diego will induct three new adaptive Hansa Liberty sailboats into its fleet with a commissioning ceremony at 9 a.m. With these new boats, KMAC looks to expand its mission of providing free sailing lessons to members of the community whose physical limitations might otherwise prevent them from […]
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Evan Russo leads Coronado at New Balance River Park Invitational
The Coronado cross country team’s early season meet at the New Balance San Diego River Park Invitational was highlighted by a top-10 performance by sophomore Evan Russo, who finished with a personal best time. Russo covered the three-mile varsity course in a time of 16:37.26 to finish eighth overall. Sophomore Ayrton Reyes finished 47th in […]
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Editorial cartoon: Mosquitos in Coronado
This political cartoon was created by Coronado local John Tato and submitted to The Coronado News for publication.
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Letter to the editor: Endorsement for City Council candidate Rebecca King
I have had the pleasure of knowing Rebecca King as my neighbor for many years, and during that time I have come to know her as a person of integrity, intelligence, and genuine concern for Coronado. Rebecca has a true go-getter attitude. She is thoughtful, prepared, and willing to put in the work to understand […]
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Letter to the editor: Endorsement for Coronado City Council candidate Rebecca King
From the moment I met Rebecca King, I was impressed with her approachability, intellect, and love of community. Rebecca is quintessentially Coronadan. Like so many long-term residents, she arrived as a military spouse and quickly decided to make Coronado her family home. Rebecca also came with superb credentials. She graduated with honors from law school and […]
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CoSA to perform fall music recital on Sept. 28
The Coronado School of the Arts’ (CoSA) Instrumental Music Fall Recital will take place on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre, featuring a string quintet, jazz ensemble, woodwind trio, saxophone trio and an all-new brass quintet. The recital will also feature several solo pianists. The CoSA Instrumental Music Conservatory emphasizes the […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Princess Leia
Princess Leia is available for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Princess Leia is happiest when she’s on the move. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All animals at PAWS […]