The San Diego County Board of Supervisors decided unanimously on Jan. 14 to hold a special election to fill the District 1 vacancy left when Nora Vargas abruptly stepped down weeks after winning the Nov. 5 election. Dozens of residents of District 1, which includes the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City […]
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Navy’s new destroyer named after Robert Kerrey, former Coronado SEAL Team 1 leader
On Jan. 4, it was announced that former Coronado SEAL Team 1 leader Robert Kerrey would have the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer named after him. It will be the USS Robert Kerrey (DDG 146). “This will be the first Navy vessel named in his honor,” said Carlos Del Toro, secretary of the Navy. […]
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Nora Vargas steps down as supervisor
Nora Vargas, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, unexpectedly announced that she is stepping down from office on Dec. 20. This announcement follows her reelection for another four-year term in November, after two years serving as chair and two years as the vice chair. Vargas was the first Latina to join the […]
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Coronado High boys soccer seeking bounce back season
The Coronado High School boys soccer team kicked off its season on Nov. 21 with a 4-2 victory over Sweetwater High School. Since then, the Islanders have posted two straight wins followed by two straight losses to put their season record at 3-2. With three wins logged this season, the Islanders have already improved threefold […]
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City Council moves forward on Historical Preservation Program, single-use plastics ordinance
Taking a step toward amending the Coronado Historical Preservation Program, the City Council certified an environmental report and directed staff to draft ordinances for formal adoption at its Dec. 3 meeting. The Historical Preservation Program focuses on preserving architecturally significant properties while giving homeowners clarity on remodeling rules. The program includes a citywide survey, which […]
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Coronado High school runner pushes through vision impairment
When Xavier Marsh was 13 years old, he lost his central vision due to a rare condition called Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, which has no cure. Marsh, now 16, is legally blind today because of this, but the Coronado High School athlete does not let that stop him from competing in track and field, cross country, […]
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Coronado Fire receives go-ahead from City Council on electric engine
First responders lined the walls of the Nov. 19 Coronado City Council meeting in support of outgoing interim police Chief Rick Martinez, and in anticipation of the council’s decision on the purchase of an electric fire truck. The meeting kicked off with the recognition of Martinez, whose temporary service ends Nov. 29. Martinez, a police […]
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Retired Navy SEAL officer celebrates first Veterans Day as a veteran
After 26 years in the U.S. Navy, retired Capt. Brian Drechsler will celebrate his first Veterans Day as a veteran. And, with the benefit of hindsight, he offers one major takeaway: If the American public could see what Navy SEALs do, they would all sleep better knowing that those kinds of warriors are out there […]
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Coronado girls varsity volleyball loses in CIF Division 2 semifinals
After a semifinal loss in the CIF Division 2 playoffs, Coronado girls varsity volleyball head coach Adeile Ahmu referred to this past season as her best yet since taking over the program in 2019. The 4-1 semifinal loss against University City High School on Nov. 6 came after a strong start in the playoff series […]
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Coronado ranks among top 100 most expensive U.S. ZIP codes
Coronado has once again secured its place among the nation’s most coveted real estate markets. In a newly released report by the real estate research company PropertyShark, the 92118 ZIP code ranks 57th on the list of 100 most expensive places to own a home in the United States, with a median sale price of […]
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Coronado senior Ryan Mondzelewski to play water polo at Naval Academy
Coronado High School senior Ryan Mondzelewski will be playing water polo at the Naval Academy next year, but this won’t be the first time a family member has sported the Navy’s blue and gold. Ryan’s mother graduated from the Naval Academy in 1999, and his father is currently serving in the Navy, so the senior […]
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Celebrate Coronado honors the city’s police officers, firefighters and lifeguards
To recognize Coronado’s police officers, firefighters, lifeguards and city employees for their hard work, the Coronado Chamber of Commerce puts on an annual event called Celebrate Coronado. The night — complete with dinner and an awards ceremony — honored police officer Grace Del Bagno as employee of the year; Nate Smith as the lifeguard of […]
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Pentagon keeps USS Abraham Lincoln in Mideast to defend U.S. interests and Israel
In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Coronado-based aircraft carrier, has been ordered by the Pentagon to extend its deployment in the region. As part of a broader effort to defend U.S. forces and Israel, the carrier will continue its operations in the Gulf of Oman, projecting American […]
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Coronado Police Department reports an attempted kidnapping near library
The Coronado Police Department reported an attempted kidnapping near the Coronado Public Library at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. A 16-year-old girl called 911 after a man parked his vehicle nearby and demanded she get into his car. She was waiting for the bus in the library park. When she refused, he grabbed her […]
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Paul Machin and George Kunberger named Optimists of the Year
When something needed to be done at the Optimist Club of Coronado, Paul Machin and George Kunberger were always there. They took on responsibilities that extended far beyond expectations. This is what made selecting just one Optimist of the Year “impossible,” said Jim Calloway, club president. And it’s what led him to bestow that honor […]
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A new chapter for Chez Loma as it blends tradition with innovation
A landmark French bistro in Coronado is undergoing quite a quiet renaissance — one that seeks to retain its old-world charm while bringing in a fresh, modern dining experience, including a sushi restaurant set to open in December. Once a private residence, the Victorian-style Carez Hizar House (circa 1889) has been carefully converted into Chez […]