The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA), a public school arts conservatory, will host prospective students and families at a preview night on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The preview night is open to all San Diego students who will be in grades 9-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. In addition, students […]
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Coronado voters favor Democratic ticket in presidential election, preliminary numbers show
As the nation voted to put Donald Trump back into office last week, preliminary numbers from the San Diego County Registrar of Voter’s office show that Coronado did not join the trend. In fact, with 4,580 votes for Kamala Harris and 3,897 votes for Trump counted as of Nov. 11, so far the community appears […]
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Nathan Ayan a top finisher at HOKA Postal Nationals
Nathan Ayan, a runner on the Coronado boys’ cross country team, claimed the lead in the third fastest heat of the San Diego Flagship HOKA Postal Nationals on Nov. 2 with just 300 meters left to the finish line. He edged out Miles Peck from Canyon Crest High School, who came nearly even with Ayan […]
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AP photos show the terror of Southern California wildfires and the crushing aftermath
Before the wildfire comes a decision: what to save. It often comes down to “the smallest things,” Dawn Deleon told ABC7. The Mountain Fire destroyed her house in Ventura County, California this week. Cats, dogs and horses. Family photos and SD cards and mementos. A single bag of clothes. It’s a choice becoming ever more […]
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Letter to the Editor: I don’t recognize my country anymore
Donald Trump won the presidential election. He won the popular vote. Despite his obvious senility, incoherence, malignant narcissism, racism, cruelty and pathological dishonesty, the American people made their voices heard at the ballot box and said, “THAT’S OUR GUY!” I don’t know where to start with this. I don’t recognize this country. I can’t fathom […]
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Pet of the Week: Meet Mister
Meet Mister – The Sweetest Snuggle Buddy and best cowboy out there! Mister’s a grey & white Lionhead rabbit who’s always ready to mosey on down to the grass and sniff out some new territory. When he’s not on the trail, you’ll find him wrangling up the coziest spots for a good old snuggle. This little […]
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Autumn Sonata Concert at the library
Pianist Ines Irawati will be performing at the Coronado Public Library on Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Irawati will perform timeless pieces by Chopin, Beethoven and Liszt. Indonesian-born and San Diego-based, Irawati is an acclaimed soloist, chamber musician and vocal coach. She is a member of the Hidden Valley Virtuosi and […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 8
10 Sunday: Balsamico Kitchen is hosting a cooking class on how to make classic lasagna from 2-4 p.m. Chef Michele will guide participants through each step — making the Bolognese sauce, and layering it with pasta and bechamel. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. 13 Wednesday: In the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library […]
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AP Race Call: Democrat Juan Vargas wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 52nd Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Juan Vargas won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Nov. 6. He defeated Republican business owner Justin Lee in the strongly Democratic 52nd District in San Diego County, which runs along the border with Mexico and includes the city of Imperial Beach. Vargas entered the House in 2013. The lawyer […]
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AP Race Call: Democrat Scott Peters wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 50th Congressional District
Democrat Scott Peters won election to a U.S. House seat representing California in the early hours of Nov. 6. He defeated Republican retired Navy technician Peter J. Bono in the strongly Democratic 50th District in San Diego County. The 50th District includes Coronado along with cities in coastal San Diego. Peters serves on the House […]
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‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy contractor behind one of the military’s biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced on Nov. 5 to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S. Navy officers, federal prosecutors said. Local Coronado officers were among those prosecuted in what would become the Fat Leonard case — […]
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Wandy Peralta exercises option with Padres. Ha-Seong Kim declines
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.25 million option to remain with the San Diego Padres. Gold Glove infielder Ha-Seong Kim declined his $8 million mutual option to become a free agent and will receive a $2 million buyout. Peralta was guaranteed $16.5 million under what could be a four-year deal. He […]
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Letter to the Editor: Incorrect information in school board campaign story
This past week an article was published in your paper that said my two biggest campaign contributors are non-profit leaders. This is factually incorrect. My largest campaign contributor is in fact a nonprofit leader who is also friend of twenty years. The next two highest contributions came from other old family friends as well, but […]
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Coronado Rugby season underway
Santos Trujillo spent 25 years in the United States as a sailor, reaching a rank just one step below the most senior officer – a SEAL master chief. Now retired, he spends his time on the island coaching rugby. A rather unorthodox choice of sport, Trujillo says rugby’s unique traits drew himself and his sons […]
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Coronado girls varsity volleyball takes home league championship
History was made on Oct. 25 for the Coronado High School girls volleyball program when the varsity squad took home the Eastern CIF league championship title for the first time since 2014. The championship title comes after a hard fought 3-1 win against Scripps Ranch High School, a team the Islanders had previously lost all […]
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The film festival presents ‘Sing Sing’
On Nov. 10 as part of the Coronado Island Film Festival, join Clarence Maclin at the screening of “Sing Sing” at 10 a.m. in the Village Theater. Maclin is the Industry Impact Award recipient for this year’s festival. After the showing of his feature film debut, he will participate in a Q&A discussion. When he […]