EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers on June 4 agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Akheem Mesidor. The outside linebacker from Miami was the 22nd pick overall in the first round. Mesidor earned first team All-ACC honors after posting 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and 63 tackles […]
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Calendar of events for the week of June 5
7 Sunday: The Blue Breeze Band will perform in Spreckels Park at 6 p.m. as part of Coronado Promenade Concerts’ summer series. 10 Wednesday: The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. all summer long. On June 10, participants […]
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Former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey takes early lead in primary for San Diego City Council seat
Former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey led early election results for San Diego City Council’s District 2 seat on June 2 after polls closed, with Nicole Crosby close behind. Bailey had 38.79% of votes and Crosby had 31.32% as of June 3. The top two candidates from the June primary will move on to the November […]
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Enter this year’s Patriotic Home Front Judging contest by June 23
The 2026 Patriotic Home Front Judging Contest is underway, and The Coronado Fourth of July board is calling all Coronado residents to show their patriotic spirit and participate. Residents are encouraged to express their creativity by decking out their homes in red, white and blue. Promoting the beautification of homes in Coronado, The Coronado Fourth of July […]
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Lamb’s Players Theatre extends ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ through June 14
Performances of “The Play That Goes Wrong” are extended through June 14 at Lamb’s Players Theatre. The post-modern meta-narrative production, about a theater company attempting to put on an Agatha Christie-style performance of a murder mystery, is written by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer and co-directed by Robert Smyth and Jordan Miller. With […]
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Padres cut ties with outfielder Nick Castellanos after a rough 39-game stint
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The San Diego Padres designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment on June 3, one day after he received a video tribute in his return to Philadelphia. Castellanos was released by the Phillies in February just ahead of their first full-squad workout at spring training. The Phillies released him even though they owed […]
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Peters, Cohen advance to general election for U.S. House in California’s 50th Congressional District
Democrat Scott Peters and Republican Steve Cohen advanced to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 50th Congressional District, which includes Coronado. Peters, the incumbent, received 46% of votes, while Cohen received 44.2% in preliminary results. Both candidates have advanced to the general election in November, according to the Associated Press.
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Justin Herbert, Chargers adjusting to Mike McDaniel’s new emphasis on quick timing throws
When the Los Angeles Chargers got on the field for the first time with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, quarterback Justin Herbert was instructed to get the ball out of his hands as quickly as possible on every throw. McDaniel then told the wide receivers to be ready for those incoming passes or risk being […]
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Unsung American Zachary Svajda sweeps into 2nd week of the French Open and pays tribute to late dad
PARIS (AP) — Unsung American tennis player Zachary Svajda is just as surprised as anyone that he’s into the second week at the French Open. After all, he had won only one tour-level match on clay before competing in the main draw at Roland Garros for the first time. He had never even played on […]
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Finally! Fernando Tatis Jr. crushes a 451-foot drive for his first home run of the season
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. finally connected for his first home run of the season — and boy was it a blast. Tatis slugged a 451-foot solo shot to left field in the fifth inning against Washington on May 30, although the San Diego Padres went on to lose 9-4 to the Nationals. Tatis, […]
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Coronado High School girls’ lacrosse wins second CIF title
For a second year in a row, the Coronado High School girls’ lacrosse team secured the CIF title in a 12-9 victory against La Costa Canyon High School on May 16. “They performed so well in every game to be able to make it to that final,” said coach Jada Cade. Cade, who led the […]
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Dang Van Phuoc, AP combat photographer who lost an eye in the Vietnam War, dies at 91
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc, who was wounded multiple times during the Vietnam War and returned to capture the action even after losing an eye in an explosion, has died. He was 91. Phuoc died on May 23 in Southern California after collapsing suddenly, his nephew, Van Nguyen, said. […]
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Chargers safety Derwin James turns focus back to football after landing contract extension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James has accomplished plenty with the Los Angeles Chargers, including agreeing to a new three-year contract extension on May 26 that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid safety once again. Success in the playoffs, however, has been elusive during James’ first seven seasons. He hopes to address the one gap […]
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Calendar of events for the week of May 29
31 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert featuring Captain Morgan Lee at 2 p.m. 31 Sunday: Starting on May 31, Coronado Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2422 will serve casual Sunday dinners from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through August. The post will offer a rotating menu of […]
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Measure to increase height restrictions on Orange Avenue to be put on November ballot
An upcoming measure on the November ballot could increase height limits for buildings along Orange Avenue, a change driven by state mandate. In 1972, city voters passed a cap restricting residential buildings to three stories, or 35 feet. However, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) now requires Coronado to adhere to a […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Reya
Reya is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Reya is a little reserved at first, and enjoys quiet companionship and calm spaces. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. […]