Avenue of Heroes: Louis E. Burke Jr.

Prepared by: Anne Burke (daughter)Louis E. “Lou” Burke Jr. was born on Oct. 4, 1916, in Holbrook, Arizona, the elder of two boys. In...

Christmas tree recycling options in Coronado

Live Christmas trees, including flocked trees, should be recycled by using either the green waste curbside program or the drop-off program.Curbside Recycling Christmas trees and...

New ownership at Coronado F45

Coronado F45 made a home in Coronado in 2020 and has since had a few ownership changes. When the gym was up for sale...

Coronado to focus on sewage, affordable housing mandates, infrastructure, and e-bikes...

In a sweeping and at times unwieldy discussion, the Coronado City Council on Dec. 16 wrestled with how aggressively to overhaul its legislative policy...

“The Housemaid” – great acting, but the twist isn’t new

"The Housemaid" book, written by Freida McFadden, was initially published in 2022, with the movie adaptation being released on December 19, 2025. The thriller...

The Great Eggnog Riot: A cocktail worth fighting for

Have you heard of the Great Eggnog Riot at West Point Military Academy, also known as the grog mutiny or the Christmas 1826 cadet...

Tacos for the night owls

During my last three visits to the new Crack Taco Shop on Orange Avenue, I enjoyed delicious food and genuinely warm hospitality. What really...

The rise of the holiday popover

Eggs, milk, flour, salt, and baking powder — simple ingredients, but they evoke warm holiday memories. I am, of course, talking about popovers, which...

Jennifer Welshons shares the tale of her dashing dog in “Dexter...

A one-eyed spunky canine, Dexter endeared himself to everyone he met, and his story of resilience was one that Jennifer Welshons and her daughter...

Avenue of Heroes: Paul B. Austin

Prepared by: Linda Austin (wife)Captain Paul Austin was born on Aug. 17, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from Pennsylvania Military College with...

Safe Harbor Coronado and Friends of Children United Society honored with...

For the month of December, the Port of San Diego honors two Coronado nonprofits, Safe Harbor Coronado and Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS),...

Sharp Coronado Hospital Auxiliary welcomes new board

On October 29, the Coronado Hospital Auxiliary installed its new Board of Directors, marking the beginning of the organization’s 67th year. Its mission is...

Drop off gifts for your Rotary Santa Christmas Eve delivery Dec....

You Better Watch Out … You Better Not Cry … You better not pout, and I’m telling you why … Santa Claus is coming to...

School board names new officers, honors former trustee, talks safety and...

The trustees of the Coronado Unified School district elected new officers, moved forward with the budget, and honored a former trustee at a stacked...

Karl Strauss: A local legend reimagined

Karl Strauss is a legend here in America’s finest city. His long-standing history with Pabst Blue Ribbon gave him the chops to do something...

Coronado Soroptimists celebrate the holidays

The Soroptimists kicked off the holidays on Dec. 10 with a lively party held at the home of Wendy McGuire. Several guests joined in...

New “Nuremberg” film — good but not so good

Submitted by David RussoThe truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth...? James Vanderbilt's Nuremberg, reviewed here, about one of the most important...

Military housing allowance will hold steady next year, mirroring San Diego’s...

Rental prices in San Diego held steady in 2025, ending the year at a slightly lower average price than in 2024.That trend is reflected...

US and Mexico reach new agreement in addressing Tijuana sewage crisis

The United States and Mexico have reached a new agreement outlining additional actions and timelines in addressing the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis.Under the new...

“Ella McCay” is more family drama than politics

 A few of my favorite actors entice me to watch just about any movie in which they star.  That is the case for me...