A wooden skiff believed to have been ferrying migrants toward the U.S. capsized in stormy seas near San Diego, leaving at least four people dead and four hospitalized, the Coast Guard said on Nov. 15. The U.S. Border Patrol found the vessel in the surf off Imperial Beach late on Nov. 14. Six people were […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Ripley
Meet Ripley, he is a sweet boy who loves to be with people. When he is comfortable, he enjoys curling up on laps. He would love to bring you his stuffed toys for a game of tug. Ripley has been in play groups at the shelter, and he also went to doggie daycare often in […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 14
14 Friday: Local guitar duo, Alchemy, is scheduled to perform a concert at the Coronado Public Library on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Ephraim Reitman and Donn Boyd met in the fall of 2022 and formed Alchemy shortly after, finding common musical ground in their love for blues, jazz, folk and Latin compositions. 16 Sunday: […]
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Upcoming Islander sporting events
As fall sports come to a close, winter sports at Coronado High School are starting back up. This week marks the start of the season for Islander boys’ and girls’ basketball, both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams, and girls’ water polo. 18 Tuesday: Coronado girls’ basketball opens the season on the road at El […]
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NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season
It’s happening: The U.S. vs. the World is finally a done deal and will be the format for this season’s NBA All-Star Game. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association unveiled the long-awaited plan on Nov. 11, after months of trying to figure out the latest way to spark renewed interest in the league’s […]
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Track to open LA Olympics, with women’s 100-meter sprinters lining up three times in the same day
It will be a busy opening day of action at the Los Angeles Olympics for the fastest women in the world. As part of a seismic schedule change for the 2028 Games, track and field, and not swimming, will lead off the Olympics. In releasing the detailed schedule on Nov. 12, organizers revealed that the […]
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Rookie skipper Stammen faces ‘big learning curve’ in taking over Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Moments after Craig Stammen was introduced as manager of the San Diego Padres on Nov. 10, general manager A.J. Preller turned to the former reliever and light-heartedly said, “How’d we get here?” That’s something Padres fans and many people around baseball have wondered since Nov. 6, when the Padres made the […]
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Coronado cross country team competes in Hoka Postal
Coronado cross country standout Morgan Maske ran in the second-fastest girls’ race at the 2025 Hoka Postal 2-mile event, clocking her first 2-mile race under 12 minutes. She was followed by Carly DeVore, Maesan Everitt, Vivian Scott, Nadia Roos, Lily Humphrey, Ava Schlomer and Annalei Berke. The girls’ team ranked 45th in the state. The […]
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Islander Youth Theater to perform Aladdin Jr.
A cast of 50 students in second through eighth grade will perform Aladdin Jr. with Islander Youth Theater on Nov. 19 and Nov. 20. Prior to the show, a cast of 20 students in TK through first grade will perform a medley. The show, a family-friendly event great for audiences of all ages, is slated […]
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Keenan Allen’s ‘genius’ play call helps him make Chargers history
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Keenan Allen made more history with the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 9, snagging two catches to become the franchise leader in receptions. He surpassed Hall of Famer Antonio Gates, who was on hand for the 25-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium. Allen has 956 catches, one more […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Ace
Ace is a bright, loyal, and affectionate cattle dog mix who’s ready to find her forever home! She’s the perfect blend of active and cuddly — always up for an adventure, but just as happy to snuggle up at the end of the day. She loves people and has a big heart full of love […]
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Tour the Visions Museum of Textile Art through John D. Spreckels Center
Coronado community members can participate in a cultural trip to the Visions Museum of Textile Art at Liberty Station on Nov. 19 through the John D. Spreckels Center. Transportation is scheduled to take off from the John D. Spreckels Center at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19 and upon arriving at the museum, attendees will get […]
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What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of flights set for Nov. 7 have been cut at major U.S. airports as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s effort to phase in 10% reductions because of the government shutdown. The FAA is imposing the reductions to take pressure off air traffic controllers, who are federal employees and have […]
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Chargers OT Joe Alt needs season-ending surgery after another high ankle sprain
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt will require season-ending surgery to repair a high ankle sprain he sustained in a 27-20 win at the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 2. Alt was injured when he was rolled up from behind by a Tennessee defensive lineman while pass-blocking late in the second quarter. Alt was taken […]
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San Diego Padres hire former reliever Craig Stammen as manager
The San Diego Padres have hired former reliever Craig Stammen to be their manager. Stammen got a three-year contract on Nov. 6 to begin his first managerial job at any level of the sport. The longtime right-handed reliever retired from his playing career with the Padres in August 2023, and he spent the past two […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 7
9 Sunday: The Point Loma Artists Association is scheduled to present Viewpoints, an exhibition featuring a collection of 2D and 3D works from 30 member artists who live and create on the Point Loma peninsula. The exhibit will be in the Spreckels Reading Room Gallery at the Coronado Public Library from November 2025 through January […]