While some of the more veteran U.S. stars stepped away to start families or rest nagging injuries this year, coach Emma Hayes got a good look at the future of the national team and developed depth with an eye toward the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The young players, meanwhile, made the most of the opportunity. […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Dec. 5
7 Sunday: The Coronado Island Film Festival’s student classic film series is scheduled to present a family movie screening of “Scrooge” at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Coronado Public Library. The screening will be followed by an announcement of the 2026 slate of films for the series exploring “The Art of Adaptation.” Program […]
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Islander sporting events this week
Coming off the Thanksgiving break, it’s a busy week for Coronado High athletics. Both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams are slated to compete, along with both basketball teams and the girls’ water polo team. 1 Monday: The varsity girls’ basketball team plays its first home game of the season against Vincent Memorial. Tip-off is at […]
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The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers
The NBA Cup quarterfinal field was set on Nov. 28, with Miami going to Orlando and New York going to Toronto on the Eastern Conference side, followed by an Oklahoma City-Phoenix rematch and San Antonio facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference. And the defending Cup champions won’t have a chance to go […]
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QB Justin Herbert breaks bone in left hand, but he’s optimistic about playing for Chargers next week
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was scheduled to have surgery on Dec. 1 to repair a broken bone in his non-throwing hand. Herbert is optimistic about his chances to play next game for the Chargers (8-4), who beat the Raiders 31-14 on Nov. 30 for their fourth victory in five […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 28
30 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Dave Preston & the Grownups. 3 Wednesday: The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents Film Forum Coronado, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at […]
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City repairing water main break
At around 7 p.m. on Nov. 25, a 16-inch water main broke in the southbound lanes of Silver Strand Boulevard at Avenida Del Sol, and the Coronado Police Department announced “severe flooding” via social media. Photos and videos posted to social media showed a deluge near the Hotel del Coronado last night with the city’s […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival’s Student Classic Film Series presents ‘Scrooge’
On Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room, the Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) Student Classic Film Series is scheduled to host a family-friendly movie screening of “Scrooge.” The movie is a 1951 British Renown Studios adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The screening will be followed by an announcement […]
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Letter to the editor: Increase tax incentives to save our heritage homes
I first met Sen. Jim Mills in 2015 at my art gallery in Coronado. He stopped in to visit me while he was on one of his daily walks. The store-front gallery was a rather casual affair. I opened it after retiring from public service. The sign on the door read, “Open When I’m Here, […]
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A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor’s race packs drama, uncertainty
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The race for California governor features former presidential wannabes, a county sheriff, two women who could become the first female to hold the office, House members current and former, an ex-Cabinet secretary and at least one billionaire with another in the wings. The contest has been singed by scandal and witnessed […]
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Pets of the week: Meet Kiara and Mario
Meet Kiara, a lovable four-year-old terrier-pit mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that never stops wagging! This sweet girl is the perfect mix of playful and affectionate — she loves her walks, playtime and showing off her happy personality, but she’s just as content to snuggle up for some quiet time after […]
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Holiday sing-along presented by Coronado Playhouse
In an annual sing-along event, Coronado Playhouse is slated to host “Holiday Cabaret” events on Dec. 19 through Dec. 21. Each year, Coronado Playhouse alumni performers take the stage to sing holiday classics, with plenty of moments for the audience to join in. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m., along […]
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Coronado School of the Arts Visual Arts Conservatory hosts first-ever fashion show
Coronado School of the Arts Visual Arts Conservatory students are hosting an exhibition of original artwork, live model figure drawings and a student-designed fashion show. The exhibit, titled “All at Once,” will have an opening reception that is free and open to the public on Dec. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the […]
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Kelsie Whitmore is top pick, Mo’ne Davis selected 10th in 1st Women’s Pro Baseball League draft
Pitcher and outfielder Kelsie Whitmore is returning to familiar surroundings after being selected by San Francisco with the first pick in the inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League draft on Nov. 20. Mo’ne Davis, meantime, had to wait until the 10th pick before being selected by Los Angeles. The 24-year-old Davis, who’s from Philadelphia, competed at […]
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Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is examining the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff, including the potential involvement of people who claimed to be acting at the behest or direction of two Trump administration officials who have been pushing the probe of the California Democrat, according to a document reviewed […]
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Vietnam War POW Robert Stirm, seen in iconic ‘Burst of Joy’ photo with family, dies at 92
It’s the ultimate homecoming photo — a smiling family rushing to reunite with a U.S. Air Force officer in 1973 who spent years as a POW in North Vietnam, his oldest daughter sprinting ahead with her arms outstretched, both feet off the ground. “Burst of Joy,” the iconic black-and-white image capturing the Stirm family at […]