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 […]
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Struggling to meet budget requirements, CUSD faces more potential cutbacks
County education officials have warned Coronado Unified that they will need to make $2.4 million in budget reductions by fiscal year 2026-27. The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) has reviewed and approved the Coronado Unified School District’s 2024-25 adopted budget. But in a letter, SDCOE has requested that the district review subsequent year […]
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A Taste of Coronado returns: Culinary delights and charity unite for 15th annual event
On Oct. 9, the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club will once again transform the island into a culinary playground with the return of A Taste of Coronado. The annual event, now in its 15th year, is expected to draw over 800 food fans for an evening of indulgence and community spirit, all in the name of […]
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“The Sugar King of California” Sparks Renewed Interest in the Spreckels Dynasty
People were clamoring to get in the door in mid-July when Sandra Bonura arrived on her book tour at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas. The following day, the scene repeated itself just 30 minutes north at the Aptos Branch Library, where a hundred people squeezed into a room, leaving dozens more standing outside. “And […]
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Coronado’s student representative to lead in a memorable year
Dylan Matter vividly recalls the announcement that he was the new president of the Associated Student Body of Coronado High School (ASB) days after tireless campaigning in May. “The whole classroom just like erupted. I walked out into the quad and some people were hugging me and congratulating me and shaking my hand and it […]
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Angel Gomez clinches first international lawn bowling win
In the early morning light of Calgary, Canada, an 18-year-old Coronado native with a poised, almost stoic expression, stepped onto the manicured green for his first singles match at the Bowls RoarFest Youth Open, an international tournament for lawn bowlers aged 25 and under. The smooth, low hum of Icelandic jazz-pop filled his left ear, […]
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Coronado Youth Softball U14 team competes at Western National Championships
For the first time in a decade, the Coronado Youth Softball all-star team competed at the USA Softball Western National Championships in Everett, Washington. In the tournament late last month, the team of girls aged 14 and under played five games, including three pool games that determined their seeding for a double-elimination bracket. Coronado Youth […]