Avenue of Heroes: Robert “Brick” Nelson Jr.
Written by: Retired CAPT Roger Welch
Robert W. “Brick” Nelson Jr. hails from the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. The oldest of 10, Nelson excelled...
City Council Swears in John Duncan and Carrie Downey and Honors...
December 20th’s City Council meeting was bittersweet; councilmembers Marvin Heinze and Bill Sandke completed their terms as John Duncan and Carrie Anne Downey were...
‘You Would Not Allow This in Coronado’: Barrio Logan Cement Warehouse...
Two miles: That’s the distance between Coronado and its neighbor across the bay, Barrio Logan. But in some ways, the two are worlds apart.A...
Q&A With Ralph Lawler After Release of His Book “Bingo! 40...
For four decades, Ralph Lawler was the voice of the Los Angeles Clippers. His association with San Diego dates back to the mid-1970s...
Boys Basketball Make it Seven in a Row With Wins Over...
The Islander boys varsity basketball team is on fire. Not literally, but after their 70-53 win over High Tech High and 80-35 victory over...
Islander Girls Basketball Falls to High Tech High and Calexico
Friday, 12/16: High Tech High
On Friday, December 16, the Girls Varsity Basketball Team hosted High Tech High San Diego Storm for their second home...
Challenge Yourself with A New Fitness Class
Are you ready to mix up your fitness routine? January is a great time to find a fitness class that invigorates and inspires you....
CUSD Update: Four New Trustees Sworn in, DoDEA Grant Update, School...
The trustees of the Coronado Unified School District met on Thursday, December 15th at District Offices where four new trustees were sworn in. Scot...
‘It’s Like Adult Dress-Up’ at Newly Opened Coronado Hat Company
It’s been a dream 10 years in the making, but the Coronado Hat Company is open for business.After Steve ‘Woody’ Wood moved to the...
Pozole, The Stew with a Human Connection
Pozole, or as they spell it in the American Southwest: posole, is a Mexican stew adapted from the Aztec people with a shocking origin...
BNP Paribas Open Announces ‘New Era’ Ahead of 2023 Event; Adam...
The BNP Paribas Open has announced a number of upgraded amenities, partners and new events ahead of the 2023 tournament, which will be held...
‘Letters to Santa’ House Serves Both Children and the Homeless
It takes a lot of effort to create Christmas magic for your own kids – imagine doing it for an entire community. It’s a...
Coronado Crime Report: Discharging a Firearm, DUI (12/10-12/16)
The information below is provided from the Coronado Police Department and then summarized for publication.
Crimes Reported:
Traffic Accident on Strand Way
Unknown injury reported.Traffic Accident on...
Ride the Lights Coronado 2022 (video)
Thanks to Tony Perri, Coronado Beach Company, for sharing this festive video of the Coronado Ride the Lights community bike event held yesterday evening,...
Chabad of Coronado Hosts “Kids Do Kindness”
On Thursday, December 15th, local kids did a big Mitzvah (Hebrew for good deed) by providing for those in need this holiday season.The Chabad...
Coronado Boys Soccer Shuts Down Calexico 3-1
On Thursday, December 15th the Islanders took on Calexico in another competitive match. Calexico drove about two hours to play the Islanders and both...
Ron Vernetti Named Outstanding Eagle Scout
Written by Jeff TylerOn November 9th, Ron Vernetti was presented the National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at the “Gathering of Eagles”...
Thank You for Girls Basketball Coverage
Submitted by Coach John Coolidge
I wanted to thank you for sending Bella to cover the Girls Basketball team at Coronado High. She did a...
Avenue of Heroes: Lieutenant Colonel George Nasif
Written by: Jan Thompson (daughter)
LtCol George Nasif joined the Marine Corps shortly after high school graduation in 1934, starting out as a bugler. While...
Military Raises Housing Allowances By Up To 36%, Enough to Keep...
Housing costs are soaring, but the military is offering relief in the form of a permanent increase in housing allowance by up to $1,200...
