Americana decor displays cue the day’s celebration: Fourth of July. Like every year, the Coronado Fourth of July parade brought out thousands of residents and visitors to the island to partake in the annual celebration, commemorating the birth of the United States. “There’s so many people from out of state who even come here,” said […]
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Paloma Aguirre is the new San Diego County supervisor
Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre has defeated Chula Vista Mayor John McCann in a race for the District 1 empty seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. “I want to thank my opponent, John McCann, for a hard-fought campaign. I look forward to working with him and all South County leaders to move […]
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List of parade entrants
Below is a list of all of the parade entrants for the 2025 Coronado Fourth of July celebration in order. According to the Fourth of July board, the order is subject to change due to spaces held for late entries.
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Aguirre leads early election results for San Diego’s District 1 supervisor
Following elections for the District 1 empty seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre defeated Chula Vista Mayor John McCann with 53.9% of votes, compared to McCann’s 46.1%. McCann conceded on Wednesday morning. While the election was technically nonpartisan, Nora Vargas’ abrupt departure left a split board in […]
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The San Diego Sea Cadets march in the Fourth of July parade this year
The San Diego Sea Cadets will be participating in the Fourth of July parade this year, and there will be over 100 of them in their dress whites marching to a cadence. Lt. Cmdr. Crystal Cox calls the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps in San Diego, a U.S. Navy youth development program for kids 10-18 […]
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Coronado class of 1975 celebrates 50-year reunion with float in Fourth of July parade
This Fourth of July, amid the patriotic fanfare along Orange Avenue, the Coronado High School class of 1975 will mark its 50th reunion with a float in the annual parade — an emblem of shared history, deep-rooted friendships, and the enduring spirit of a town that, though transformed over time, still feels like home. “Coronado […]
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Deportations spark discussion in Coronado after ICE hits San Diego
If someone is living in America in fear of being deported, they shouldn’t be here. That’s one Coronado resident’s opinion on the Trump administration’s severe actions on immigration. But, in some parts of the United States Constitution, it says “persons” – not “citizens” – and those living in fear still do have rights in America. […]
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Hotel del Coronado completes $550 million restoration
The completion of a six-year-plus restoration project at the Hotel del Coronado was celebrated on June 18. This milestone marks the revitalization of the hotel’s Victorian building, which cost more than $550 million. “From its earliest days, Hotel del Coronado has been a pioneer, continuously redefining the resort experience,” said JP Oliver, managing director of the Hotel del Coronado. “After this […]
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Car crashes into bay near Loews Coronado Bay resort
A car crashed into San Diego Bay outside of Loews Coronado Bay resort Friday afternoon, and one adult female was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Coronado Police Department released a statement saying an emergency call came through at 4:15 p.m. Friday regarding an unknown traffic collision in the 4000 block of Coronado Bay Road. […]
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Valedictorian Jaya Jost aims to discover a cure for cancer
Jaya Jost was overwhelmed with joy and relief when she learned she had been admitted to her dream school. “I went into my room and I closed my doors and I didn’t tell anyone I was opening the portal and then I opened it,” said Jost, describing the moment she learned about her admission to […]
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Salutatorian Dylan Nasori hones future plans on treating cancer
Dylan Nasori learned he was the 2025 Coronado High School salutatorian over a phone call during a field trip to the San Diego Zoo with his Advanced Placement Environmental Science class. “It’s definitely very exciting,” he said about the recognition. Nasori, 17, will attend UC Berkeley for bio-engineering following a high school immersion in academics, […]
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UCSD study unveils the threat Tijuana River pollution poses to air quality in San Diego
An odor, described as a “rotten egg” smell, often fills Imperial Beach resident Rosie Montaño’s home. “It’s to the point where, I mean, you’re breathing it,” she says. “… You’re just like ‘Oh my god!’” That stench is attributed to hydrogen sulfide – a product of decaying human wastes emanating from sewage in the nearby […]
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‘Step into my office’: The late Andrew Graham Lounsbury is remembered as ‘Elevator Elvis’ at the Del
A Hotel del Coronado employee surprised Scott Carlson, his wife and their three children upon stepping into the lobby elevator 17 years ago. Andrew Graham Lounsbury pulled collapsible scissor gates enclosing guests in a 5-feet by 5-feet birdcage — one of three original elevators at the hotel — before moving to his corner of the […]
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Coronado High School girls’ lacrosse wins CIF title
On Friday, May 16, the Coronado High School girls’ lacrosse team defeated Cathedral Catholic 16-4, claiming the 2025 San Diego CIF Open Division championship and avenging their loss to Torrey Pines from the 2024 title game. Coach Caroline Carlson said that this year’s senior class was crucial to the team ultimately winning the CIF championship […]
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Review: ‘The Mountain Song’ embraces folklore storytelling, bringing Bluegrass/Americana into the theater space
The opening scenes of the one-act production took me back to my childhood – a time of dress up, play and imagination. Plastic bottles donned in feathers became birds. A broomstick became a hunting shotgun. And a suitcase was reimagined as a horse or even a giant’s shoe. Shadow puppets flickering in the background helped […]
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Q&A: The military experience with Isabel Ralston and family
On a cloudy Thursday afternoon, Isabel and Richard “R.J.” Ralston set up camping chairs on Coronado Central Beach. They watch their oldest daughter, Aliyah, play volleyball with middle school friends while Araceli, their youngest, enjoys the sandy shore. In a couple of hours the Ralstons will head to Nado Gelato Cafe for a sweet treat. […]