Kristin Hannah’s recently released book, “The Women,” is based on real accounts of women who served in the Vietnam War. On Tuesday, March 18 at 11 a.m., one of those women, Diane Carlson Evans, will discuss her lived experience as a Vietnam War combat nurse with Taylor Baldwin Kiland as a part of the 2025 […]
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Op-Ed: The U.S. Navy and the ‘Hybrid Fleet’
The U.S. Navy stands at the precipice of a new era of technology advancement. In an address at a military-industry conference, then-chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, revealed the Navy’s goal to grow to 500 ships, to include 350 crewed ships and 150 uncrewed maritime vessels. This plan has been dubbed the “hybrid fleet.” […]
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Calendar of events for the week of March 7
8 Saturday: A fix-it clinic will be taking place in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library at 10 a.m. on March 8. Those interested are encouraged to bring non-functioning items such as electronics, appliances, computers, toys and clothes for assessment, disassembly and possible repair. The clinic will provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance […]
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Chargers release linebacker Joey Bosa after 9 seasons with the franchise
The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on March 5, ending the linebacker’s nine-season tenure with the franchise. The move, which came less than a week before the start of the new league year, was expected due to Bosa’s large salary cap number and injury history. Bosa had a cap number of $36.47 million for […]
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Coronado job fair returns on April 10
Coronado residents are invited to learn about job opportunities in the community at Discover Coronado’s job fair on April 10. Todd Little, executive director of Discover Coronado, said the event is “a chance to earn competitive wages and make new friends as well.” The free community event features full-time and part-time job opportunities from local […]
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Navy completes recovery of crashed jet
The salvage team working to recover the EA-18G Growler that crashed into the San Diego Bay on Feb. 12 conducted a thorough review of the collected debris and recovery site on March 5 and notified regulatory agencies that they had concluded salvage operations, according to Commander, Naval Air Forces. Two pilots were conducting an exercise […]
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Students at Sacred Heart Parish School participate in science and engineering fair
For the past six weeks, 84 middle schoolers at Sacred Heart Parish School have been investing their time, energy and creativity into projects that went on display at the science and engineering fair on Feb. 26. In a room filled with posters, replicas, models, artwork and experiments, each project tapped into life skills that went […]
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Op-Ed: A modest ethics proposal
Let’s suppose in 10 years a future mayor of Coronado and two of the future council members (a majority) decide to secretly join forces with a private equity company, buy up three city blocks in the village, convert them to condos and change the law to allow both a zoning variance and daily rentals for […]
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Coronado Soroptimist Club to host event honoring girl scouts
Two members of Coronado’s Girl Scout Troop 6136, Kate Bennett and Grace Dabbieri, will display their Gold Star Award projects on March 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room. The Gold Star Award project is the highest achievement within girl scouts, akin to the Eagle Award in boy scouting. The project […]
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Former USNS Mercy commander takes helm as Pacific Rim medical officer
SAN DIEGO — Retired Navy Capt. John Rotruck, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, and a veteran with extensive experience in military medicine, has stepped into the role of chief medical officer for Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, which is headquartered in San Diego. Rotruck, whose career spans operational medicine and leadership positions including command of […]
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San Diego FC makes its home debut before a sellout crowd in a city hungry for top-level soccer
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Every seat at Snapdragon Stadium appeared to be filled well before San Diego FC took the field. When the MLS expansion franchise finally kicked off its inaugural home match, the sellout crowd let loose with a roar decades in the making. Major League Soccer’s 30th franchise is officially in business in […]
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Volunteers needed for 2025 Home Front Judging
The 103rd annual Coronado Flower Show is fast approaching, and the Home Front Judging committee is seeking volunteers. Home Front Judging, which celebrates the beautification of Coronado through awarding ribbons to homes with exceptional landscaping, will take place the weekend of March 28-30. The Coronado Flower will run on April 12 and 13. The co-chairs […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Feb. 28
1 Saturday: Emerald Keepers, a local non-profit focused on environmental stewardship, will be cleaning up the bay at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, and the community is invited to join. Participants can meet at the II Fornaio parking lot and look for the Emerald Keepers flag. Participants are asked to bring buckets and pickers, […]
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Japan beats United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer title
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan handed the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory on Feb. 26 in the SheBelieves Cup title game. The Americans had not lost since last February when they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the CONCACAF […]
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Pet of the Week: Meet Lilac
Lilac is an adorable 2-month-old mixed-breed puppy weighing just under 10 pounds, with a sleek black coat that adds to her cuteness. Despite her young age, she’s already showing a strong sense of loyalty and affection, always eager to snuggle up and show her love. Lilac is great with other dogs, displaying a friendly and […]
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USS Stockdale returns to San Diego
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale returned to its homeport, Naval Base San Diego, after a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd, 5th fleet and 7th fleet areas of operations on Feb. 21. Stockdale departed San Diego on an independent deployment to conduct operations in support of regional stability on […]