The Coronado Times

Let's congratulate the Islanders on their first league title since 2014!

CHS Girls Volleyball Wins League for First Time in Decade: Seeded First in CIF Playoffs - Coronado Times The final match of the season for Coronado High School girls volleyball offered the perfect set-up: The #1-ranked Islanders, 7-0 in league, were playing league #2 Scripps Ranch, 6-1. If […]

A 45-year-old San Diego man pulled his truck next to another car in El Cajon, pointed a gun at it, and accused its driver of following him. That prompted a police chase that ended on the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.

Police Pursuit of Man Brandishing Gun Ends with Arrest on Coronado Bridge - Coronado Times After a man threatened people with a gun in El Cajon, police chased him onto the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. After a brief standoff, he was arrested. Daniel Santiago, a […]

The boys will head to 'The Pit' at Mission Beach on Thursday, Oct. 24 to face Francis Parker High School in the championship match. Go islanders 🗿💚🏐

CHS Boys Beach Volleyball Tops Canyon Crest - Heads to Division 1 Finals - Coronado Times Coronado High School Boys Beach Volleyball defeated Canyon Crest Academy 4-1 in the semifinal match held at Central Beach on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The boys will head to ‘The Pit’ […]

Nothing's offical yet, but Coronado is moving forward to adopt new policies on electric bike safety, including prohibiting those under 12 years old from riding them.

City Moves Forward with E-Bike Safety Regulations - Coronado Times Coronado is moving forward to adopt new policies on electric bike safety, including prohibiting those under 12 years old from riding them. The move came after city leaders, politicians, and […]

It’s big screens and bigger screams at the CoSA Digital Arts Conservatory’s Horror Nights - Tue., Oct. 22 and Wed., Oct. 23. Students will showcase their A+ work focused on the theme of B-movies ranging from horror to science fiction to action films.

Lights, Camera, Madness! CoSA Digital Arts Conservatory Unleashes Horror Nights, “Attack of the B Movies: Welcome to the Unknown” - Coronado Times It’s big screens and bigger screams at the Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Digital Arts Conservatory’s Horror Nights taking place on Tuesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 23. For […]

Coronado locals are encouraged to cheer on the high school team today (Tuesday, October 22) as they fight for a spot in the championship game. Bring lawn chairs, wear your Islander gear (and sunscreen), and enjoy a gorgeous afternoon on the beach.

CHS Boys Beach Volleyball to Host Playoff Semi-Finals at Central Beach on Oct. 22 - Coronado Times The Coronado High School boys beach volleyball team defeated Sage Creek High school Thursday, Oct. 17 to advance to the division one semi-final round of playoffs. The Islanders will host […]

“He’s a very nice, normal guy,” Myers said. “He has an amazing fitness level. He played for two hours, and he never took a break, he never sat down, he never had a water break – he really is at an elite level of fitness.”

Matthew McConaughey and Son Train at Coronado Tennis Center - Coronado Times Day after recent day, Matthew McConaughey drove a Lincoln over the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge to the city’s tennis center to play. “He said he couldn’t believe it was a […]

To put their commanding play into perspective, matches are comprised of sets: Teams play the best of five sets during regular-season play and the best of three during tournament play. During their win streak, the Islanders have won an astounding 50 sets and lost just six. They aren’t just winning matches, they are dominating them.

CHS Girls Volleyball Dominates with 19th Consecutive Win - Coronado Times The Coronado High School volleyball team extended its remarkable win streak to 19 with a rout of Montgomery High School in three sets on Thursday, 25-17, 25-9, 25-16. According to […]

The annual coven of witches 🧙‍♀️ will descend upon Coronado on Sunday, Oct. 12. Participation this year is limited to 100 witchy women and registration closes on Friday, Oct. 5 at 11 am.

Last Call for Coronado Coven Tickets - Bewitching Coronado on October 12 - Coronado Times For more than 20 years, spirited women have donned their witches hats and brought out their broomsticks for the annual Coronado Coven, a gathering of fun-filled Halloween aficionados that will […]

Yesterday, work began to repair Junction Box 1. What that means is that, for the first time since 2021, the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant will be able to control its flow of accepted wastewater. For years, flows greater than the plant's capacity have pushed through the plant, causing damage and flooding.

Construction Begins on More Projects to Stop Tijuana Sewage Crisis - Coronado Times Critical repairs are underway as a part of the large-scale rehabilitation and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant which, in part, is to blame for the ongoing […]

A 16-year-old girl called police on Sept. 27 after a man grabbed her arm, insisting she get into his car.

Man Arrested after Attempted Kidnapping in Coronado - Coronado Times A 16-year-old girl called police on Sept. 27 after a man grabbed her arm, insisting she get into his car, Coronado police say. The girl fled and called authorities. She […]

It’s only been three weeks, but Ashley DeGree, the new President and CEO of Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF), is already making things happen.

Meet Ashley DeGree, the New President and CEO of Coronado Schools Foundation - Coronado Times It’s only been three weeks, but Ashley DeGree, the new President and CEO of Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF), is already making things happen. Last week CSF unveiled the theme for […]

According to the Coronado Police Department, a few dozen flyers were found last week on cars along Seventh and Eighth Streets near G Avenue, with residents reporting incidents as far away as Fourth Street.

Neo-Nazis in Coronado? CPD Investigates Antisemitic Flyers Placed on Vehicles Near Coronado Schools - Coronado Times On Wednesday morning, Coronado residents were shocked to find antisemitic flyers tucked on the windshields of vehicles parked by the Coronado Middle School and Village Elementary School. According to the […]

“Do you remember? The 21st day of September?” That was the theme song for Coronado’s centennial zip code celebration for Coronado: 92118 Day (9-21-18). Today is the sixth anniversary of the "once-in-a-lifetime" celebration 💚🌴👑

92118 Day Was 5 Years Ago, Save the Date for 9-21-2118 - Coronado Times “Do you remember? The 21st day of September?” That was the theme song for Coronado’s centennial zip code celebration for Coronado: 92118 Day (9-21-18). 10,000 people attended the event (mostly […]

A larger Navy Exchange and a new Navy Gateway Inn and Suites are coming to Naval Base Coronado. The current NEX and NGIS will remain open in the meantime.

Naval Base Coronado to Get New Navy Exchange and NGIS Lodging Facility - Coronado Times The Naval Amphibious Base is set to break ground in March of 2025 for a new Navy Gateway Inn and Suites (NGIS) lodging facility along with a larger Navy Exchange. […]

Do something nice for somebody else without expecting anything in return. That’s the advice of Ballinger Kemp, the great-grandson of Gus and Emma Thompson, one of Coronado’s founding Black families, who rented and sold their home to Chinese immigrants when no one else would.

A New Spin on the American Dream: How Two Coronado Families Defied Racism, Resulting in a $5 Million Donation for Black Students - Coronado Times Do something nice for somebody else without expecting anything in return. That’s the advice of Ballinger Kemp, the great-grandson of Gus and Emma Thompson, one of Coronado’s founding Black families, […]

The new restaurant, which will be built on the vacant lot at the Coronado Ferry Landing and will seat 300 diners, is projected to open in 2027.

New Restaurant Development Approved at Coronado Ferry Landing - Coronado Times A long-vacant parcel of land boasting incredible views at the Coronado Ferry Landing will be developed into restaurant space, after years of delays. “This project has been a long time […]

More than 20 students with the Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) traveled abroad this summer to put on an original play, Get Wrecked, at the world’s largest performing arts festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Coronado School of the Arts Students Perform in Scotland at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Coronado Times More than 20 students with Coronado School of the Arts performed in an original play at The Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

It’s time to say Aloha to The Islander, after two years in the heart of Coronado, and get ready to welcome The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company, Blue Bridge’s Hospitality’s newest concept.

The Islander Closes to Rebrand as The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company - Coronado Times It’s time to say Aloha to The Islander, after two years in the heart of Coronado, and get ready to welcome The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company, Blue Bridge’s Hospitality’s […]

The county deployed its hazardous incidents response team to the polluted Tijuana River Valley after researchers said they found alarming levels of hydrogen sulfide and cyanide in the air.

After testing, the county says there is no imminent threat to public safety, but researchers disagree.

Hazmat Team Says There is No Imminent Air Quality Danger in South Bay. Some Scientists Disagree. - Coronado Times The County of San Diego today hosted an emergency press conference to address ongoing concerns about air quality in the South Bay related to the Tijuana sewage crisis. Yesterday, the […]

The year was 1946. Alton Collier, a 26-year-old Black man living on Alameda Boulevard, was supposed to take his wife out dancing. But he never made it home. He was attacked by two Navy sailors aboard the Coronado ferry, pushed overboard and left to drown, according to the Equal Justice Initiative, a national civil rights organization.

Coronado Man Memorialized as Victim of Racial Lynching on the Coronado Ferry - Coronado Times The year was 1946. Alton Collier, a 26-year-old Black man living on Alameda Boulevard, was supposed to take his wife out dancing. But he never made it home. He was […]

Declaring an emergency is a legal tool that allows cities to bypass certain restrictions as they address problems under their jurisdiction. The failing infrastructure that dumps millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Pacific Ocean daily is not operated by the city.

The argument, then, is that Coronado declaring an emergency would be purely symbolic.

But critics said symbolism is exactly what they want.

City Proclaims Urgency, not Emergency, in Sewage Crisis - Coronado Times Residents and advocates have long asked Coronado to declare a state of emergency in the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis. But doing so is a legal mechanism that is not appropriate, […]

Designing Dreams transforms the bedrooms of kids fighting cancer to create an uplifting healing space for children battling loneliness, isolation, and the limitations brought on by their fight against cancer.

Meet Your Neighbor, Kelly: Transforming Bedrooms for Pediatric Cancer Patients Kelly O’Donnell keeps spirits high as she runs Designing Dreams, an organization that transforms bedrooms for pediatric cancer patients.

Tennis players say the proposed rate increases would make their beloved game prohibitively expensive and criticized the lack of financial transparency around the company that manages Coronado's tennis facilities.

The matter falls to a question of philosophy: How much of the city's recreation programs should be subsidized by the government?

Tennis Community Balks at Proposed Court Reservation Cost Increase - Coronado Times Carissa Hackworth has been playing tennis in Coronado for more than a decade – avidly. “This is where my deepest friendships are, and were cultivated by playing tennis,” she said, […]