“An Island Looks Back” is a new exhibit opening on Feb. 9, 2024 at the Coronado Historical Association Museum that details the history of African Americans in Coronado, replete with triumphs and tragedies that have gone untold until now.
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The KMAC Foundation is a Coronado non-profit that provides, at no cost, sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to get out on the water. They sail out of Coronado Yacht Club (CYC). Winter and spring are very busy as...
Five U.S. Marines on board a helicopter that crashed east of San Diego were pronounced dead Thursday."Our service members represent the very best of our nation—and these five Marines were no exception," President Joe Biden said in a statement....
It’s not easy telling stories that have been erased from history. Just ask Kevin Ashley, a local historian who’s curating his first exhibit, “An Island Looks Back: Uncovering Coronado’s Hidden African-American History” opening at the Coronado Historical Association on...
Coronado is making changes to the way its community grants are appropriated in an effort to better balance the way funding is allocated among various nonprofits.Each year, the city awards grants to local nonprofits in the following categories: arts...
A much-improved Coronado Islander Girls Basketball team fought hard in two recent home games but came up short against league rivals Mission Bay and Madison. The Islanders lost 38-26 to Mission Bay and 38-28 against Madison.
The real story, however,...
Now in its eighth year, the Coronado Community READ is designed to unite the community through the shared reading of a single book. The program encourages discussion and participation in planned community-building events around the theme of the title,...
On Tuesday, February 6, the Islander Girls Varsity Water Polo Team pulverized Eastlake in the first round of CIF playoffs.Although rainy conditions loomed on the horizon, the weather cleared up for the Islanders as they celebrated tremendous success in...
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club (CJWC), in partnership with the Coronado Floral Association, is thrilled to participate in the 2024 Coronado Flower Show on April 20-21, 2024. Held at Spreckels Park, this charitable event invites Coronado youth (Pre-K through 8th grade)...
After just over a year serving as commanding officer of Naval Base Coronado, Capt. Newt “Bomb” McKissick on Jan. 26 turned over command to Capt. Ladislao Montero.“You’ve been very attentive to our community and pursued issues as we bring...
