The flutist and the violinist adjust in their seats, shuffling sheet music. The cellist got caught up with work and couldn’t make it. In the rehearsal room, air conditioning rattles and the overhead lights hum, creating their own ambient music. The Coronado Terrible Orchestra is not your elite symphonic ensemble. Instead, it is made for […]
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Most expensive home in the Cays sells for over $24 million
An almost 12,000-square-foot waterfront mansion, named “3 The Point,” was sold over the weekend for over $24 million. The iconic, curved, modern dwelling in the Coronado Cays was purchased during Concierge Auctions’ annual Hong Kong sale, a competitive auction that saw nine bidders from all over the world vying for the residence. Concierge Auctions said […]
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Coronado football falls to Mission Bay; optimistic for homecoming week
The Coronado High School football team played its first conference matchup against Mission Bay High on Sept. 19. Though the Islanders hung tough for the majority of the game, the wheels fell off in the fourth quarter, and Mission Bay won 49-14. The Islanders relied heavily on the arm of sophomore quarterback Jack O’Sullivan, who […]
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San Diego Air Pollution Control District accelerates distribution of air purifiers
The San Diego Air Pollution Control District is planning to purchase thousands of air purifiers for distribution to households impacted by poor air quality stemming from the Tijuana River wastewater crisis. During a special meeting on Sept. 11, district officials said 3,200 units of the district’s Air Improvement Relief Effort (AIRE) are anticipated by the […]
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Navy SEAL Museum San Diego to open in October
Nearly a decade in the making, the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego is scheduled to open Oct. 4 in the heart of downtown San Diego. Retired Navy Capt. Brian Drechsler, will act as the executive director. Patrons can expect moving and interactive exhibits showcasing the evolution and future of the Navy SEALs. “Building on the legacy […]
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Recent increase in door-to-door solicitors unsettles residents
Residents in Coronado have reported a recent uptick in door-to-door salesmen and solicitors on local social media pages, ranging from selling cable TV to pest control, and it is becoming harder for residents to ignore. “I do feel an increase in solicitors in this area. I’ve seen it,” says resident Chelsea Palmer. Some residents have […]
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Coronado school board OKs loan to close $2 million budget shortfall
The Coronado Unified School District board of trustees approved a multimillion-dollar loan expected to help the district comply with a San Diego County Office of Education directive to maintain a positive fund balance that meets the state’s 3% reserve requirement through 2027. During the first week of school in August, the board unanimously approved a […]
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Hidden in plain sight: Coronado’s thriving nightlife scene
I’ll be honest, when I got assigned to write a story on Coronado’s nightlife, I wasn’t feeling very confident. In my mind there was no way a town with an average age of 41.9 would know how to get down, but boy was I wrong. I started my Wednesday night at McP’s Irish Pub and […]
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A young artist heads to sixth-grade
Soon to be a sixth-grade student, Antonella Rebecca Aurora Smith is days away from starting a new chapter in her life. Amid summer camps and back-to-school shopping, Smith (who goes by the name Ara) is about to start middle school on Monday, Aug. 18. At 11, Ara literally carries her future in her hands, a […]
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Former TOPGUN instructor and Coronado resident Vincent Aiello opens up in new book
In 2009, Navy pilot and TOPGUN instructor Vincent Aiello was diagnosed with a prolapsed mitral valve. It was causing his heart to swell up bigger than normal in order to pump the blood his body needed. Aiello was told that if he waited any longer to fix it, he would’ve needed a heart transplant or […]
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Dr. Natalie Bailey named president of the Rotary Club of Coronado
Lifelong Coronado resident Dr. Natalie Bailey has been selected to serve as the next president for the Rotary Club of Coronado until July 1, 2026. Bailey is a general dentist on the island and works alongside her mother, Dr. Suzanne Popp, who was the first female president of the Rotary Club of Coronado in 1999. […]
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Five tips from parade chair Dave Szymanski on how to make the most of the Coronado Fourth of July
From the fireworks to the parade horses, there’s a lot to see and do during a Coronado Fourth of July. Whether you’re a Coronado local or visiting the island for the day, it is important to plan ahead. So, here are some tips from Coronado Fourth of July board member and parade chair Dave Szymanski […]
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Coronado’s Liberty Celebration Swim is fast approaching
The Coronado Swim Series will host the 67th annual Liberty Celebration Swim in Glorietta Bay on July 5, with participants competing in a 250-meter, half-mile, one-mile, or 3K race. The event, previously called the Open Water Race, was held at Coronado Central Beach until 2023, when it was forced to be moved due to fallout […]
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David Throop named Coronado High water polo head coach
Coronado High School has named David Throop as the new water polo coach, returning to a role he first embraced more than three decades ago. Throop will oversee both the girls and boys programs, according to a press release from Maria Simon, Coronado Unified School District’s public information officer. The hiring follows the resignation of former […]
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Voting on District 1 Supervisor is open for registered voters in Imperial Beach
As of May 30, over 370,000 ballots were sent to registered voters in San Diego County’s first supervisorial district ahead of the July 1 special election, where Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre will vie for the empty seat on the board. The following week, registered voters in District 1 […]
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Naval Special Warfare Group One celebrates 50 years
On April 1, 1975, Naval Special Warfare Group One, or NSWG-1, was created to establish a permanent home for the group at Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado. And on May 22, active and retired operators and civilians reunited with current and former teammates to celebrate a half century of NSWG-1. “Having spent many years on […]