Don Riseling has driven from French Valley, California to Coronado in his 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor for the past 10 years. His ghost flamed, pin striped, white street rod is Chevrolet powered with 385 horsepower and equipped with air conditioning and powered windows – the perfect road trip companion for his yearly trek down to […]
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Winner announced for 2024 home front judging competition
Over 3,000 Coronado homes were judged by 175 volunteers for the 2024 home front judging competition, but only one took home the title of “Best in Village.” That crown was given to 311 9th St. The home front judging competition has been going on for decades and was started by the Coronado Floral Association as […]
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Mix of experience and youth leads Coronado boys golf in 2024
Stuart Gordon, the head coach of the Coronado boys golf team, is in the middle of his 21st season coaching for the Islanders and his expectations for this year’s varsity squad are high. The varsity team is showcasing considerable talent, according to Gordon, and his goal is for the team to compete in the San […]
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Chinese American family in Coronado donates to SDSU Black Resource Center
In 1939, the Dong family faced housing discrimination in Coronado, California, amid racially restrictive laws. Unable to secure a rental, they found refuge in the home of Gus Thompson and his wife, Emma, who welcomed them with open arms. Over the years, the Dong family expanded their property holdings in Coronado, including the ownership of […]
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Coronado Unified School District celebrates community partners amid budget cuts
In the midst of budget uncertainty and employee cuts, the Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) recognized their community partners — nonprofit organizations and parents — who bring in funding streams from outside of the district. “I am really just overwhelmed with gratitude,” District Superintendent Karl Mueller said. “…In particular, in times of budget uncertainty, we […]
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Electric mini-shuttle pilot program to start later this year
The Coronado City Council gave final approval to a free, electric mini-shuttle service for city residents at its Mar. 19 meeting, with only Mayor Richard Bailey opposing the $600,000 program. The council deliberated with four different recommendations from the city staff regarding payment terms, where the vehicles would be stored, a customer call center for […]
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Coronado High School track season underway, Gilhooly breaks school record
The Coronado High School track team participated in the Viking Relays hosted by La Jolla High School on Saturday, March 9, as they prepared for their season to begin the following Thursday, March 14. Sophomore Nathan Ayan and senior Rafael Roos finished third and fourth overall, respectively, in the boys 800-meter dash. Both set personal […]