Coronado High School has another senior night to celebrate. This time, the boys’ water polo team. They will be hosting Francis Parker to close out the regular season at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. 29 Wednesday: The cross country team is headed back to Morley Field for its fourth cluster meet of the season. Heat times TBD. […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Matzo
Meet Matzo, a 3-month-old medium mixed breed pup with a sleek black coat and a crisp white patch on his chest — like he’s always dressed in his Sunday best. Matzo is playful, curious and full of puppy charm. He loves exploring new places, making new friends (human and canine alike), and curling up for a […]
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California lawmakers want answers after live fire demonstration rained shrapnel on highway
By DEBORAH BRENNAN/CalMatters CalMatters California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton on Oct. 18 led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5, striking two California Highway Patrol vehicles. An artillery shell exploded over the freeway during a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, attended […]
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Chargers dominate Vikings 37-10 as Justin Herbert throws for 3 TDs
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Four days after a humbling loss, the Los Angeles Chargers bounced back in a big way. Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 23, ending a skid of three losses in four games that knocked them from atop the […]
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Letter to the editor: Response to editorial on Superfund designation
I just read your article on the Tijuana river issue. Without a doubt the political leaders in the affected cities, county and state have failed their constituents. They should be embarrassed to face their respective communities. This is not an issue Mexico will consider their responsibility.Hard economic penalties is the only way of gaining their […]
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Avenue of Heroes ceremony returns Nov. 1
The upcoming Avenue of Heroes Ceremony will honor 14 veterans and active-duty service members who currently live in Coronado, or have lived or served in Coronado in the past. The ceremony on Nov. 1 will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Coronado Performing Arts Center, located at 650 D Ave. The event is free and […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 24
25 Saturday: The San Diego Flute Guild will perform a fall member’s recital on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. The recital will conclude with light refreshments. 26 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert featuring “Captain Morgan Lee” from […]
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Ballot drop boxes open at two Coronado locations
Two locations are available for registered voters in Coronado to drop off their ballot for the 2025 election, at the Coronado Public Library and City Hall. The ballot features Proposition 50, which would replace California’s current independent congressional districting map with a new temporary one drawn by the state legislature. Voters can bring ballots to […]
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Village Theatre to show “The Shining” before Halloween
A showing of arguably one of the most iconic horror movies is coming Coronado’s way just days before Halloween on Oct. 29. From the Coronado Island Film Festival, or CIFF, the Village Theatre will be screening the 1980 psychological thriller “The Shining,” starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. The movie is […]
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Letter to the editor: Remembering Lance Alspaugh
Like so many of us who’ve called Coronado home for the best part of our lives, the Village Theatre is written on my heart. It’s where I spent just about every seventh-grade Saturday afternoon, watching MGM Musicals and Hopalong Cassidy serials. It’s where I had my first “date” (so nervous!), and years later, where my […]
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California police say shrapnel hits and damages a patrol vehicle during Marine Corps drills
Metal shrapnel from an exploding artillery shell fell hit and damaged a California Highway Patrol vehicle as personnel at a U.S. Marine Corps base fired live rounds over a highway — against the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom — during weekend exercises observed by Vice President JD Vance, state authorities said on Oct. 19. No […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Shiba
Shiba is a cuddly, 70-pound bundle-of-love who brings warmth and joy wherever she goes. This five-year-old female Rottweiler is spayed and has the striking black and brown coat that is the trademark of her breed. Despite her strong and confident appearance, Shiba has a heart full of affection and is known for her gentle, loving […]
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Islander sporting events this week
As fall sports are nearing the end of the season, Coronado High School has three different senior nights to attend this week: volleyball, football and cheerleading. The volleyball team will be at home to play Helix, and the football team will play Morse in their final home game. 22 Wednesday: The girls’ volleyball team starts […]
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How did Grant Hill ask Erik Spoelstra to be the Olympic coach? Turns out, he didn’t have to
MIAMI (AP) — At a dinner in Miami back in August, across the street from the arena where the Heat play their games, USA Basketball men’s national team managing director Grant Hill had a question for Erik Spoelstra. Hill wasn’t even done asking before Spoelstra gave his answer. “I’m in,” Spoelstra said. With that, USA […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 17
19 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19 featuring The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra. 21 Tuesday: The San Diego Shakespeare Society will present a staged reading of “Twelfth Night” part two at 6:30 p.m. in the Ruby Room of the Coronado Public Library, directed […]