The Coronado chapter of Soroptimist International honored three women as recipients of its annual Live Your Dream (LYD) Scholarship on Jan. 9. The awards ceremony, held at the Coronado City Boathouse meeting room, highlighted the organization’s focus on supporting women and girls in achieving education and financial independence. The scholarships are designated for women who […]
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U.S. midfielder Luca de la Torre loaned by Celta to hometown expansion MLS team in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. national team midfielder Luca de la Torre was loaned to Major League Soccer’s expansion team in his hometown of San Diego by Spanish club Celta Vigo on Jan. 21 after making just one four-minute appearance for the team during the first half of the season. A 26-year-old who has played […]
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California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open’s 4th round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen were born about 15 months apart and first crossed paths a decade ago when they were playing in Southern California tennis tournaments for kids. Tien, now 19, and Michelsen, 20, are close friends, frequently play the video game Fortnite together, trained with each other all offseason […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival opens submissions for 10th year
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is kicking off its 10th anniversary by opening the 2025 film submissions, as well as script submissions for its screenwriting competition. Submissions are accepted online via FilmFreeway and the first early bird deadline is on March 14. CIFF is offering a 50% off submission discount for all alumni filmmakers, […]
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Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives have long expected. The […]
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Coronado School of the Arts presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ in February
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Musical theater and drama conservatory brings its winter play, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” to the stage next month. The whimsical and imaginative play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinker Bell and Captain Hook. The play runs Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-15 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at […]
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LA’s Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city’s rebuild could impact the Games’ runup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles have left an indelible imprint on the region’s landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, in addition to World Cup matches in 2026 and a Super Bowl in ’27, will […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Yeti
Yeti is a playful and curious 10-month-old male shepherd with a white coat that makes him look like a snowstorm in the shape of a puppy. He’s always ready for an adventure, whether it’s bounding through the sand or playing fetch in the backyard. His boundless energy and affectionate nature make him the perfect companion, though […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Jan. 17
21 Tuesday: The Storytelling Institute, a free seven-week course presented by the Storytellers of San Diego, is open to anyone who would like to hone their skills in the ancient art form of storytelling. The first session on Jan. 21 is in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library at 6 p.m. The Institute […]
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Macuga sisters Sam, Lauren and Alli all in different ski events, aim for family reunion at Olympics
The conversations around the dinner table can sometimes turn spicy between the Macuga sisters when one particular topic gets brought up: Whose winter event is more demanding. The trio each make compelling cases. Alli, the moguls standout, touts the knee-jarring bumps and jumps; Lauren, the downhill ski racer, cites speeds in excess of 70 mph […]
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US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines. The agency said the U.S. District Court lawsuit it filed in California on Jan. 15 alleges that Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers’ travel plans. It says it’s seeking […]
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The LA county wildfires could be the costliest in US history, early estimates say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The wildfires that erupted across Los Angeles County are still raging, but already are projected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. The devastating blazes have killed at least 24 people and incinerated more than 12,000 structures since Jan. 7, laying waste to entire neighborhoods once home to […]
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Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack will consider retirement during the offseason
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Khalil Mack is set to become a free agent for the first time in his 11-year career. Whether the Los Angeles Chargers linebacker decides to test the waters, though, is not the first thought on his mind. Mack said on Jan. 12 that he is considering retirement but will take […]
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Landscapes turned into hellscapes, shock and the ongoing fight against wildfires in Los Angeles
Firefighters on Saturday raced to get the upperhand on blazes chewing through homes in the greater Los Angeles area, five days after powerful winds swept across a bone-dry landscape and fueled urban wildfires that have turned much of the world famous city into a hellscape. The ongoing fight While firefighters made gains on the fires, […]