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CONTENTS + CREDITS | September 2026 COVER: Photo of Isla, Saylor, and Krew in front of Village Elementary on the first day of school is courtesy of their mother, Courtney Castiglione. 8

EDITOR NOTE Karl Mueller, Superintendent of the Coronado Unified School District

LOCAL BUZZ Things to do in Coronado

COMMUNITY Village Elementary

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Christ Church Day School

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Sacred Heart Parish School

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Amelie Soler

HISTORY Coronado Historical Association

FOOD Olive Avenue Supper Club

LIFESTYLE Bungalow 56

HEALTH Choose Healthy

BEAUTY Salon On First

YOUTH SPORTS Islander Sports Foundation

GIVING BACK Coronado Junior Woman’s Club

FAITH GROUP LISTING List of local faith groups

DINING GUIDE List of local restaurants, delis and caterers

MAP OF CORONADO Local map to help you navigate the island

BACK COVER: Photo of Emma and Noelle walking to school on the first day of school is courtesy of their mother, Samantha Bey.

Photo of the annual Talent Show at Sacred Heart Parish School.

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A NOTE FROM THE GUEST EDITOR | CUSD Superintendent 

Portrait of a Graduate Coronado Public Schools Continue to Embrace Strategic Vision for the Future

s we begin our 2026-2027 school year, we are more excited than ever to bring our strategic vision to life. Last year, we introduced the Portrait of a Graduate and as is popular in education, we created an acronym, POG, that we hope will become a daily reference in our school community. The framework consists of three portraits: Graduate, Adult, and System, each with its own set of characteristics and each ultimately supporting student success. This year, we are excited to deepen our commitment to our Portrait of a Graduate through a strategic plan focused on one portrait characteristic: developing confident and engaging communicators. Bringing this vision to life is only possible through the dedication of our staff and their commitment to excellence. Our goal is to empower every student to find their voice, articulate complex ideas with clarity, listen actively with empathy, and connect authentically across diverse audiences. By creating environments where dialogue, expression, and respectful discourse thrive, we are preparing our students not just for academic success, but to lead and advocate thoughtfully in an interconnected world. We are incredibly grateful to our community partners: Coronado Schools Foundation, Parent Teacher Organizations, Islander Sports Foundation, CoSA Foundation, local service organizations and businesses, the City of Coronado, and the Coronado Police Department. Their support gives us the ability to focus on our mission and goals for student achievement. Thank you to everyone who is connected to our school community. It’s going to be a great year for CUSD!

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LOCAL BUZZ | September 2026

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Available at the Coronado Museum of History and Art or online at GoRanchero.com/bucketlist. Proceeds support the Coronado Historical Association.

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Discover Coronado in a whole new way with the Coronado Sand Bucket List, a passport-sized guide featuring 100 places to see and things to do throughout the island. Created by Go Ranchero in partnership with the Coronado Historical Association, it invites locals and visitors to uncover hidden history, beloved traditions, and unexpected discoveries.

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A Name You Know. A Legacy You Can Trust. LESSONS FROM LEE Imagine selling a home without the internet. Or a cell phone. Or even the MLS as we know it. When Lee Mather opened his Coronado real estate office in 1953, the business ran on paper, patience, and people. Purchase agreements were handwritten or typed using carbon paper. Contracts were delivered by hand. Printed MLS books, updated periodically, were often the only source of available listings. But Lee understood something those books never could. The best opportunities often started with a conversation. A trusted relationship between agents. A neighbor mentioning they were thinking about selling. Years of being involved in the community.

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COMMUNITY | Village Elementary

MAKING THE MAGIC HAPPEN By Courtney Castiglione | Photos by Samantha Bey

the school first opened, making this an incredibly meaningful investment for generations of Village students. What once felt like a long-shot dream is officially becoming reality. This project would not have been possible without the tremendous support of Coronado Unified School District, Deputy Superintendent Donnie Salamanca, Coronado Schools Foundation, their generous sponsors, including the Kato Family, and our amazing Village families who showed up, donated, volunteered, and believed in the vision. The playground was completed just in time to welcome students back for the first day of school, and I can’t wait to watch the laughter, friendships, and memories that will be made there. And that is just the warm-up for PTO 2026-2027.

new school year is underway at Village Elementary, and our Village Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is already buzzing with excitement.

As a mom of three Village students with another future explorer on the way, this school holds a very special place in my heart. When I stepped into the role of PTO President in 2025, I had one simple goal: to build upon the wonderful sense of community at Village and help make the school year magical for our students and families. As I head into my second year, I’m proud of all our PTO has accomplished together. The biggest excitement this school year is something our students have dreamed about for a long time. Thanks to the incredible success of our 2026 Jogathon, Village Elementary will soon welcome a brand-new structure on the Kato Family Playground. This playground has remained largely unchanged since

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One of our biggest priorities at Village PTO is building community. We want every parent to feel welcome, connected, and excited to be involved. That’s why we’ve reimagined our PTO meetings to feel less like meetings and more like social gatherings where friendships are made and ideas are shared. We’ll kick off the school year with our Welcome Back PTO Mixer on August 14 at 8:15am, generously hosted by Feast and Fareway. Join us in meeting fellow Village families, connect with our new administrators, learn about exciting changes coming to campus, and discover ways to get involved throughout the year. We’ll even be raffling off tickets to our upcoming community fundraising event, Back to School Night: Parents’ Night Out! On August 19 from 3:304:30pm, Village will host Back to School Night on-campus, where parents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about the exciting year ahead. A special thank-you goes to High Tide for providing Village families with a pizza discount code to help make dinner easy. And because many parents already have childcare arranged that evening, we’re adding something brand new this year — a Parents’ Night Out at Stake Chophouse and Bar from 5-7pm. Village PTO has partnered with Stake to create a curated evening for a cause with drinks, bites, and community. Tickets will be available on our website with a portion of each benefiting Village PTO. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early Online at Villagepto.org.

The fun doesn’t stop there. We open up the school year with a community event on August 20, Bingo for Books at Village Hall from 5:30-7pm. Bring the family, grab a slice of pizza, play a few rounds of bingo, and head home with some great new books. The following month, our annual Movie Night returns on September 11 at 6pm on Village Elementary’s Green Field. We invite our entire community to join us. Harvest Hoedown, one of Villages most beloved community traditions, will take place on October 10. Planning is well underway, and we’re currently seeking community sponsors to help make this year’s event our best yet. If you’re interested in supporting this unforgettable evening, please email harvesthoedown@ villagepto.org. Our goal is simple: to create opportunities every month for our Village community to

come together. We believe the memories our children make outside the classroom are just as meaningful as those they make inside it. Serving as President of Village PTO has been an incredible journey. I couldn’t do it without the amazing board that stands beside me and the dedicated teachers who inspire me every day to create positive change for our school and community. Village truly is something special because of the people who make it. Here’s to another year of creating memories, strengthening our school, and making a little more magic happen at Village.

• Courtney Castiglione lives in Coronado with her family and serves as President of the Village Elementary Parent Teacher Organization.

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PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS | CCDS Christ Church Day School 

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By Payton L. Hobbs, Head of School at Christ Church Day School Every child deserves to be known, loved, and challenged. Every child deserves opportunities to reason, create, serve, and lead within a nurturing learning community. At CCDS, these beliefs have guided our community for 70 years, and they continue to shape every decision we make today. Our mission is not simply to prepare students for the next grade level. It is to help each child discover who they are, develop their unique gifts, and use those gifts to make a positive difference in the world around them.

his school year marks a special milestone as Christ Church Day School celebrates 70 years of educating children in Coronado. As we celebrate this anniversary, we find ourselves reflecting on our past with gratitude and looking ahead to a future filled with opportunity. Our theme for the 2026–2027 school year is 70 Years: Rooted and Growing Together. It represents our commitment to who we have always been and to who we are becoming. Over the past seven decades, Christ Church Day School has continually evolved alongside the changing landscape of education. Technology has transformed classrooms, new research has shaped how we approach teaching and learning, and innovations like generative artificial intelligence are redefining the knowledge and skills our students need to thrive. While the rate of change continues at an unprecedented pace around us, the needs of our students have remained the same.

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they should be thoughtfully integrated into teaching and learning while helping develop the critical thinking, creativity, ethical decision-making, and human connection that technology can never replace. Our commitment to growth extends beyond the classroom. This year we are also strengthening our middle school program, planning for future expansion and campus needs, and continuing to invest in the exceptional faculty and staff who make Christ Church Day School such a special place to learn and grow.

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Being rooted means honoring the traditions and virtues that have sustained our community since 1956. As an Episcopal school, we believe every child is created in the image of God and possesses inherent worth and dignity. We strive to cultivate kindness, compassion, patience, forgiveness, responsibility, generosity, and respect while welcoming families from many faith traditions and backgrounds. These virtues are not confined to chapel each week — they are lived in our classrooms, on the playground, during service projects, and in the relationships we build every day. But being rooted does not mean standing still or remaining the same. The strongest roots do not prevent growth — they make it possible. This is why the second part of our theme is equally important: Growing Together. As educators, we have a responsibility to continually learn alongside our students. This year our faculty will deepen their work in three key areas that

reflect both today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities. First, we will continue strengthening student wellbeing by exploring practices that foster reflection, resilience, purpose, and a sense of belonging. In a world filled with constant distraction and increasing anxiety, nurturing each student's authentic self while developing meaningful relationships has never been more important. Second, we are building a comprehensive JK–8th grade service learning framework that connects faith, leadership, and meaningful community engagement. We want every student to understand that learning is not simply about acquiring knowledge — it is about using that knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Finally, we are embracing the opportunities and responsibilities presented by generative AI. Rather than fearing these emerging technologies, we believe

As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, we are reminded that every generation has been entrusted with something special. Those who came before us built a school rooted in faith, excellence, and community. Now it is our responsibility to honor that legacy while thoughtfully preparing CCDS for the next 70 years. Every decision we make, from strengthening our academic program to investing in our faculty, expanding opportunities for students, and planning for the future of our campus, is guided by a simple question. How do we best serve today's children while ensuring Christ Church Day School continues to thrive for generations to come? That is what it means to be Rooted and Growing Together.

• For more information about Christ Church Day School, visit their website ccds.org.

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PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS | SHPS Sacred Heart Parish School 

A Legacy of Excellence Since 1947

By Erika Rosas, Principal

t Sacred Heart Parish School, every student is known by name. With one classroom per grade level, our teachers and staff develop lasting relationships with students and their families, creating a strong sense of continuity from year to year. This close-knit environment allows us to celebrate each child's strengths, support their individual needs, and foster a true sense of belonging that makes Sacred Heart feel like a second home.

Kindergarten through 8th grade school with an average of 265 students, we partner with families to help students grow into compassionate leaders, critical thinkers, and faith-filled students who are prepared to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.

Since its founding in 1947, Sacred Heart has remained committed to providing a Catholic education rooted in faith, service, and academic excellence. As a Transitional 20

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Academics at Sacred Heart are designed to challenge students to reach their fullest potential while cultivating a lifelong love of learning. Our dedicated teachers provide a rigorous curriculum that nurtures curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to think independently, communicate effectively, and develop the confidence to tackle new challenges.

Learning extends far beyond the classroom. Throughout the year, students participate in engaging academic competitions, including our School Spelling Bee and Religion Bee, where they develop confidence, public speaking skills, and a deeper knowledge of language and their Catholic faith.

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Hands-on learning is an essential part of the Sacred Heart experience. Students enjoy educational field trips that bring classroom lessons to life, including visits to the Ronald Reagan and the Richard Nixon Presidential Libraries, animal dissections and marine science programs at the Birch Aquarium, 6th Grade Outdoor Education Camp, and the unforgettable week-long science program at Catalina Island for our 7th graders. These experiences, along with many other educational excursions, allow students to explore history, science, leadership, and the natural world in meaningful and memorable ways.

Our Catholic identity is at the heart of everything we do. Faith is woven throughout the school day, from beginning each morning in prayer to celebrating school Masses, participating in service projects, and living the Gospel values in our classrooms and beyond. We strive to help every child develop a personal relationship with Jesus while fostering kindness, respect, and compassion for others. One of the greatest strengths of Sacred Heart Parish School is its exceptional faculty and staff. Our educators are passionate about teaching and genuinely care about each student's academic, emotional, and spiritual well-being. They work tirelessly to create classrooms where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to take risks in their learning. Our teachers understand that every interaction is an opportunity to help a child grow — not only academically but also in character and faith. Equally important is the strong partnership we share with our families. Parents are their child's first teachers, and we believe education is most successful when school and homework together. Families are actively involved in school life through volunteer opportunities, parent organizations, school events, and community celebrations. This partnership creates a warm, welcoming environment where lasting friendships are formed and every family feels like they belong. Leadership opportunities are available at every grade level. Students develop responsibility and confidence through Student Council, Safety Patrol, altar serving, classroom leadership roles, athletics, academic competitions, and service projects. These experiences

encourage students to discover and use their talents while learning the value of servant leadership. Sacred Heart Parish School also recognizes the importance of educating the whole child. We strive to nurture students socially and emotionally by helping them develop resilience, empathy, integrity, problemsolving skills, and respect for others. Our goal is to prepare students not only for success in high school but also to become compassionate and responsible members of society. What truly sets Sacred Heart apart is the sense of family that exists throughout our campus. We celebrate successes together, support one another during difficult times, and share a common mission of helping every child become the person God created them to be. Students are known by name, encouraged to discover their unique gifts, and reminded every day that they are deeply loved. As we look toward the future, Sacred Heart Parish School remains committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education while continuing to innovate and grow. We embrace new teaching strategies and educational technology while remaining grounded in the timeless values of faith, integrity, service, and excellence. We invite you to experience the Sacred Heart difference. Come visit our campus, meet our dedicated teachers, and discover why so many families have made Sacred Heart Parish School their home. We would be honored to welcome your family into ours. • For more information about Sacred Heart Parish School, visit their website, sacredheartcoronado.org.

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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT | Amelie Soler 

FROM CORONADO TO LE CORDON BLEU Coronado High School Alumna Amelie Soler Turns a Lifelong Passion for Pastry Into a Professional Achievement in Madrid

oronado has long been a place where young people are encouraged to dream big, and today, our community is proud to celebrate one of its own. Amelie Soler, known to friends and family simply as Ame, has officially graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Madrid after completing its intensive pastry program in Spain. For the Coronado High School graduate, the achievement marks the realization of a dream she has carried with her since childhood. From a young age, Ame knew she wanted to become a professional pastry chef. She had a natural talent for baking, an eye for design, and a curiosity about how flavors, textures, and presentation could come together. What began as a childhood passion eventually led her thousands of miles from Coronado to Madrid, where that creativity would be tested alongside the discipline and precision required of classical pastry training.

The Balance Of Art And Rigor Pastry is both an art and an exact science, a combination that suits Ame well. Long before she began studying French pastry techniques, she was drawn to creating things with her hands and experimenting with how they looked and felt. As a child, she even preferred making her own custom slime rather than 24

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buying it, experimenting with different colors, textures, and consistencies simply to see what she could create. That same curiosity found a natural home in pastry, where creativity must be balanced with extraordinary attention to detail. A single gram or a small variation in temperature can affect hours of work. At Le Cordon Bleu Madrid, long days in the academy kitchens and exams lasting as long as six hours required Ame to pair her artistic instincts with focus, organization, and technical precision. Her background as an athlete also helped prepare her for that demanding environment. Growing up in Coronado, Ame played both soccer and basketball, experiences that taught her how to stay focused and perform under pressure. The greatest test of her determination, however, came during the final months of her program. Just as final exams were approaching, Ame was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Long hours standing in the kitchen suddenly became much more difficult as she navigated physical pain, fatigue, and the uncertainty of a new medical condition. CrownCityMagazine.com

Amelie Soler with her Yorkie, Tambor

Amelie while attending CHS with her mother, Maria, a Sacred Heart Parish School alumna.

Young Ame holding her Certificate of Achievement for Trustworthiness from Santa Teresa Academy

Still determined to complete the program she had worked toward for so many years, Ame continued her training and prepared for her final exams while adjusting to the diagnosis. Completing the program under those circumstances made graduation especially meaningful and became a testament not only to her talent, but to her perseverance.

Deep Roots And Family Strength Ame’s connection to Coronado extends through generations. Her mother, Maria Antonieta Lopez, attended Sacred Heart Parish School as a child, beginning a family connection to the island that remains meaningful today. Years later, Coronado became home for the family, and it was here that Ame completed her formative years before graduating from Coronado High School and eventually setting her sights on Europe. Throughout her time abroad, her parents and brothers, Alejandro and Enrique, remained among her greatest supporters. Their encouragement became especially important as Ame navigated the final months of school and her unexpected health diagnosis. The family is deeply grateful to God for this milestone and sees Ame’s graduation as the culmination of years of dedication, sacrifice, perseverance, and shared dreams. 26

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Ame in the kitchen as a child with her brother, Alejandro.

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Although pastry is her passion, Ame draws inspiration from far beyond the kitchen. She loves traveling and discovering the food, fashion, and culture of different places, from the energy and style of New York City to the bold flavors of Mexico. New experiences often find their way into the ideas she brings back to her baking. At home, she loves being near the ocean, spending time with friends and family, playing board games, and dancing whenever she gets the chance. She is also happiest in the company of her Yorkie, Tambor, who rarely fails to bring a smile to her face.

The Freedom To Create With her formal training complete, Ame is now looking forward to one of the things she loves most about pastry: the freedom to create. After mastering the foundations and precise techniques required in school, she is eager to begin developing her own signature desserts, experimenting with new combinations, and discovering a style that is distinctly her own. As she considers the next steps in her professional journey, Ame returns home with far more than technical training. She brings with her the creativity that first inspired her as a child, the discipline developed through years of hard work, and a new understanding of her own resilience. Coronado is proud to welcome its newest pastry chef home and we look forward to seeing where that combination of talent, determination, and imagination takes her next!

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Crown City History I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N

OUR SCHOOLS THEN & NOW BY C A R O L PA S T O R , C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N VO L U N T E E R P H OT O S C O U RT E SY O F C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N

Kindergarten class at Coronado School. 1938. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

chools today in Coronado are a far cry from the originals of the 1880s. Go back in time, and you will probably remember reading of students in the late 1800s and early 1900s who left school after the sixth grade to go to work, help feed their family, or work the family land. Not so today; every child here has an opportunity for an education.

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Schoolchildren working at desks at the Coronado Beach School. Date Unknown. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

Thanks to Elisha Babcock of the Babcock and Story team, Coronado was given land by the community for a school to be built in the center of town. A familiar sight? Yes, at 7th Street and D Avenue. That first school opened in 1887 in a tent at that location. The first permanent school building was operating by 1888. Our high school is located there today. As the town grew, so did the schools. Although some were torn down and rebuilt on those sites, our schools are still located in the expanse around 7th Street and D Avenue. Another bit of Coronado school history: did you know the Hotel del Coronado hosted one of the earliest summer schools in the state, starting in the 1890s? That initial run lasted three years and was later revived, operating until 1941 when the space was needed for other pressing uses during World War II. Students outside a temporary school building. Date Unknown. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

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High School Graduates from the Class of 1967. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

Eventually, the schools were separated, with distinct buildings for the grade school and high school. Today, we see the long-lasting sites of the grade school, middle school, and high school. What remains from the earlier 1900s is on the exterior of the building at the corner of 7th Street and D Avenue, where we find Donal Hord’s limestone panels titled Legends of California. Today, we are preserving them as part of our history. Along with constructing larger buildings, we added the grade school down on the Strand, one of many improvements. Even before that, education in Coronado was enhanced by the addition of our parochial schools. The oldest is Sacred Heart Parish School, which opened in 1947. Later, in 1957, Christ Church Day School opened. As they grew, they added more grades, and ultimately students went from there to Coronado High School or across the bay to one of the private high schools. Then came the Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) as part of Coronado High School, serving a very gifted group of students from all over the San Diego area. From here, some have gone on to achieve fame on stage or backstage as far as New York and beyond.

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Two of seven panels to be installed at Coronado High School as part of Donal Hord’s “Legends of California” relief series. c.1941. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

And so we have brought you up to date on the development of schools in Coronado, but I have not mentioned the amazing achievements of some of those many students over the years. We have always been active in sports, why wouldn't we be with the weather we have? Going back to the early 1900s, we even had our own polo team. In more recent times, Layne Beaubien played water polo and participated in three Olympic Games, bringing home a silver medal in 2008. He now runs his family’s business in Coronado. Water polo was long our sport; Genai Kerr also competed in the 2004 Olympics. Jesse Smith, a five-time Olympian and silver medalist, now lives in Coronado with his family and is a coach at Coronado High School. Chris Clarey, another avid sportsman, chose to write about sports rather than play them. He was a sports journalist for The New York Times for 30 years before authoring a book on tennis great Roger Federer. Robbie Haines, sailing since childhood, took gold in 1984 in sailing. He has sailed all over the world, worked with the Disney family, and consulted for others. He and his wife, Amy, were at their 50th reunion at CHS in 2022. And the list goes on, not just in sports, but in the film industry, astronomers (including a NASA astronaut), and many students who have done well in nursing, medicine, and research. That is Coronado, then and now, but this is not the end. Watch for more on the Avenue of Heroes and other specially recognized individuals!

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Robbie Haines, Eddie Trevelyan, and Rod Davis with Olympic Gold. 1984. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

• Carol Pastor and her family have lived in Coronado since the mid-1970s. Mother of seven girls, many of whom still live here in the village, Carol has been involved in the community over the years with the Friends of the Library, Historic Resource Commission, and most recently writing about Coronado history for the Coronado Historical Association. An avid history buff since her college days, exploring our local history is a perfect fit.

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A SECOND CHANCE FOR

SUMMER SQUASH By Clyde Van Arsdall IV

Summer squash cut into ribbons as a salad

Summer squash cut into strips like pasta

ome vegetables are simply not on my radar. Squash and zucchini are two of them. My parents loved both. Dad grew them in his amazing vegetable garden, and my mother would cook them up. I ate so much summer squash growing up that I feel I have avoided them as an adult. Funny how things change. As summer started and the temperatures rose, I was looking for some light dishes to cook, and I remembered my mother making zucchini and squash noodles on her mandoline. This French tool would cut the vegetables long, thin strips resembling noodles. It will also cut the tip of your finger right off, so be careful. The trick is to shave only the outside of the summer squash leaving the core, which contains the seeds; the core can be composted or discarded. Using only the outer portion leaves long thin yellow and green strips that look like spaghetti, only so much prettier.

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Once you have the strips, salt them generously, toss well to evenly distribute the salt, and place them in a colander over a bowl for several hours. This draws out some of the moisture. I put the whole giddy-up in the refrigerator, as I like to let my veggie noodles sit for at least three hours. These summer squash noodles can then be sautéed on high heat with garlic and butter. Be careful not to overcook them. They just need a little color and to be warmed through. I toss these with oven-roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes and asparagus, sliced thin on the bias then sautéed, and finish the whole lot with some fresh mint or basil.

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If you have not tried using mint in your dishes, you are missing out on a bright flavor note. I keep a big pot of mint on my porch for summer, as it is an essential ingredient for mint juleps and iced tea, both of which I am addicted to. Don't hesitate to experiment with herbs; it can open up new flavor possibilities and make cooking more fun.

Squash noodles served with shrimp and meatballs

These squash noodles make a great side, but I like them center stage topped with scallops or shrimp sautéed in garlic and butter. I have even served these noodles with meatballs. Feel free to experiment with toppings and pairings to make this dish your own. As I said before, I was not a huge fan of zucchini and squash until I rediscovered one of my family's most iconic summer meals. I encourage everyone to revisit foods you think you dislike, as our taste buds can surprise us over time. The presentation of this dish is show-stopping, and the bright flavors of summer are exactly what you need in September as we head into fall. There is another version of this dish in which the summer squash is cut with a peeler into long, thin ribbons that resemble pappardelle noodles. I like to toss them with a lemon vinaigrette, fresh basil, shaved Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts. This is not cooked; it is served cold as a salad. I also love cutting a zucchini in half lengthwise, scooping out the seeds, and stuffing it with feta or goat cheese. These are then grilled, and I have to tell you these are simply divine. Go big in September with the last of the summer vegetables; this beautiful bounty is fleeting. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the last of the heirloom tomatoes; they are still amazing, so lean into BLTs for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I can't get enough of them. They now sell Duke’s Mayonnaise at Vons, so there is no good reason to settle for less. I hope to see you in the vegetable aisle.

Grilled zucchini with feta cheese

• Clyde Van Arsdall IV is a third-generation Coronado local, chef, and storyteller. For more stories and follow-ups to articles go to oliveavenuesupperclub.com. CrownCityMagazine.com

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For this Las Palmas condo at the Coronado Shores, the goal was simple: create a comfortable, relaxed home where the ocean could be the star.

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Bungalow 56 and Nicolls Construction took the condo down to the studs and gave it a completely fresh start. We chose warm white walls, natural oak floors, and a mix of soft blues and sandy neutrals to reflect the view outside. The result feels light and coastal without feeling overly themed.

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The kitchen was designed for everyday living. White cabinetry and softly veined countertops keep it bright, while brass hardware adds a little warmth. The large island is perfect for morning coffee, casual meals, or gathering with friends. We also added custom oak cabinetry with a beverage station and plenty of extra storage — something you can never have too much of in a condo.

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The bedroom follows the same easygoing approach. Soft blue bedding, a comfortable upholstered bed, and simple furniture create a calm place to unwind. Waking up to the Pacific just outside the window is really all the decoration the room needs.

In the living room, comfort came first. The oversized sectional is made for lounging, while the deep blue chairs bring in just enough color. Leather ottomans, cozy pillows, and woven textures help the room feel warm and inviting. Everything was kept low and simple so nothing would take away from that incredible ocean view.

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This Las Palmas remodel is all about easy coastal living. It’s bright, comfortable, and ready for sandy feet, slow mornings and evenings spent watching the sunset — a home that feels special without ever feeling too precious.

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We finished the home with black-andwhite coastal photographs, woven pieces, sculptural lamps and a few carefully chosen accessories. These details add personality while keeping the condo clean and uncluttered.

· Jessica Nicolls and Karyn Molina are the owners of local interior design firm Bungalow 56 located at 1158 Orange Avenue, and online at bungalow56design.com. CrownCityMagazine.com

HEALTH | Choose Healthy

Perimenopause,

Menopause & Hormone Therapy By Gina Casian, MD, MSCP, DipABLM

s of July 2026, Dr. Casian is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health, menopause, and hormone therapy. She is passionate about helping women navigate this challenging stage of life, a path she finds deeply meaningful and professionally fulfilling.

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What is menopause? Menopause is a natural midlife event caused by ovarian follicular depletion and estrogen deficiency, diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without menses. The average age is 51–52, with menopause considered early before age 45 and late after age 55. With US women’s life expectancy at 81.4 years (CDC), many spend up to 40% of life post menopause.

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What is perimenopause? Perimenopause, often one of the most challenging stages, can begin before age 40 with cycle irregularities of seven days or more. It features fluctuating levels of estrogen, progesterone, LH, and FSH, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. It has early and late phases, extending to one year after menopause.

Most common signs and symptoms? Symptoms may last over 10 years and range from none to severe. •

Vasomotor symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats, affect up to 80% of women. In a large U.S. study; 25–30% experience severe symptoms disrupting daily activities and work.

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Disrupted sleep, mood changes including mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and depression, and transient cognitive changes known as brain fog, which are not linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM): vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, low libido, urgency, incontinence, frequent UTIs. Other: bloating, hair thinning or loss, dry skin, migraines, midline weight gain, joint or muscle pain.

Is menopause hormone therapy (HT) safe? The 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study of 27,000 postmenopausal women aged 50–79 focused on prevention (not symptoms) using only oral conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate. Misinterpretation led

the FDA to require black-box warnings on estrogen products citing risks of breast cancer, heart attacks, and dementia. A generation of clinicians practiced accordingly. On November 10, 2025, the HHS announced FDA action to remove these broad black-box warnings after two decades of fear and misinformation. Current consensus: HT is the gold-standard treatment for peri- and menopausal symptoms, prevents bone loss and fractures, and is most effective when started before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause. “Achieving and maintaining optimal estradiol levels is consistent with menopause guidelines that promote high-quality, patient-centered, personalized menopause care.” —Glynne & Simon, Menopause (2026)

Major benefits of HT HT reduces hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, poor sleep, irritability, brain fog, GSM symptoms, and overactive bladder. Standarddose HT protects bone density and lowers fracture risk. When started within 10 years of menopause, it can lower cardiovascular risk and reduce insulin resistance/type 2 diabetes risk. CrownCityMagazine.com

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Starting Hormone Therapy

HT is not suitable for everyone. Risks may outweigh benefits for women with breast or uterine cancer, unexplained uterine bleeding, liver disease, history of blood clots, or cardiovascular disease. Individualized discussion with a clinician is essential.

A detailed clinical risk stratification should be the initial mandatory step when considering HT.

Bioidentical or synthetic? Most FDA-approved hormones for perimenopause or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) are chemically identical to ovarian hormones, primarily estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone. Many derive from natural sources such as yams or soy. Bioidentical is a marketing term without clear scientific meaning. 44

Knowing if a woman is in perimenopause or menopause is also a critical point when starting HT. This can be determined by using the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW) staging and other pertinent clinical data. STRAW is the gold-standard system for classifying female reproductive aging into stages based primarily on menstrual cycle regularity and hormone levels. Women with a uterus require

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estrogen-progesterone therapy (EPT). Vaginal estrogen effectively treats GSM. Regimens are highly individualized; starting HT often involves trial, dose adjustments, formulation changes, and a strong clinician-patient relationship. Personally in menopause, informed and with a deeper understanding of women’s health, I say yes to HT, and I’m grateful to have found an estrogen-progesterone regimen that works for me. When I think of estrogen, I think of almost every single cell in a woman’s body that has estrogen receptors, and especially the brain, heart, muscles, bones, and skin. Estrogen matters!!

Do women need testosterone replacement? Testosterone is a controlled substance primarily FDA-approved for male hypogonadism. Off-label use may be considered for women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD, with close monitoring to keep levels within the therapeutic range and avoid androgenic side effects such as oily skin or hair, acne, excess hair, male-pattern baldness, lipid changes, or voice deepening, which can be permanent.

Is hormone testing necessary?

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Lab work has a limited role in hormone therapy management but can help support decision-making at times. The clinician should treat the patient, not the number — but use the number to ensure the patient is not mistreated.

Midlife Weight-gain – A common concern Many middle-aged women report inability to lose weight despite efforts. Fluctuating hormones in the 40s and menopause transition affect hunger, appetite, body composition, and waist circumference — it is not simply about willpower. My clinical approach is hormonal stacking — individualized HT first, followed when appropriate by closely monitored GLP-1–based therapy to support weight loss, cardiometabolic health, and healthy aging.

Menopause and lifestyle As one of many physicians trained over the past 20 years in the shadow of the Women’s Health Initiative study, I intentionally avoided

hormone therapy and navigated my own 40s with lifestyle changes alone — from walking to endurance running, from fast food to counting almonds, from chaotic sleep to strict routines. Most importantly, I discovered the art of meditation, a sacred practice that guided me through the wild and dark woods of change toward a more mindful, present, and grounded version of myself. Becoming a mother at 40 also brought me the greatest joy of my life. Growing up side by side with my son was the most powerful way to walk with grace down the rocky road of perimenopause. Ten years flew by. Now as I hold his hand on his first day of 4th grade, love guides every step. My heart aches and smiles at once. I entered menopause as a new woman: optimistic, with a deep sense of purpose and clear values. I prioritize

good health, family, quality relationships, also personal and professional growth, fulfillment and autonomy. Lifespan and health span are two different things, and the gap between them is largely shaped by the choices we make in midlife. Menopause is a biological transition. How we navigate it can shape the next chapter. At Choose Healthy, Dr. Casian offers comprehensive periand menopause care plans based on thorough hormonal, metabolic, cardiovascular, and bone-density risk assessment paired with symptom scoring. Dedicated one hour nutrition counseling, regular DEXA scans, HydraFacial™ MD express facials are integrated into the programs. If interested in learning more about the special fall promotional rates, please contact Choose Healthy at choosehealthy.net.

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Back to School Beauty A September Reset I

t almost feels like a new year is starting, and for the school kids, it is! For adults, it kind of feels that way too. Summer is over, and life is busy again with other priorities. It's time to reset our routines and help ourselves out! This month, Back to School Beauty is about redefining and simplifying routines so you can start your day calmly, quickly, and with more ease. The Mental Reset Pick a short morning routine that includes mindfulness. Here are some ideas: 1. While brushing teeth, think about all your blessings, and also about the blessings you wish for others. 2. While washing your face, or putting on your moisturizer, sunscreen, or BB cream, tell yourself that you LOVE yourself, and thank your body for all the ways it supports you. 3. When putting on lipstick or chapstick before you leave the house, remind your lips to speak with truth and kindness. 4. Think about seeing the good in others when you apply your eyeshadow and mascara. Pro tip: Try to find a combo blush / eye shadow stick, or a cream that you can use for both cheeks and eyelids. Save time! Look radiant and healthy! 5. Take a few deep breaths each morning while looking at yourself in the mirror. Be grateful for another day on this earth. Smile! And if you're in a big hurry but still want to look put together and a little polished, remember the the Rule of 3 — Lips, Brows, and Mascara. It will define your face, make you look more awake, and add a touch of color.

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The Backpack Reset Kids empty out their backpacks and fill them with fresh stuff — empty notebooks, a new set of pens or markers, sharpened pencils, and everything is zipped into pockets. It may be a small ritual for them, but it carries a lot of feeling around it: a clean slate, a sense of being ready, and excitement of starting a new semester. For us, our Backpack Reset is a bit different, but similar. It’s still a clean out, and gives us that fresh start feeling.

The Brush Reset Take out all your makeup brushes and line them up by the sink. Wash each one with a gentle face soap, removing all the built-up foundation, blush or eyeshadow. Let them dry 100% before putting them back. Next, take out your palettes of blushes, powders, and shadows and wipe them

clean. Really get between the grooves. Give a swipe to the mirror part too if it has one. It will look newer and feel fresher! Toss out any old dried up mascara and lipsticks you never use. Finally, rearrange everything in a nice, organized way, placing items in the order of how you reach for them in the morning. Once this is all done, notice the sense of calm, and readiness you will feel. This will help in staying consistent with your morning self care beauty routine. There is no question about it — there is a sense of satisfaction we feel when we start the day and go out into the world feeling "put together."

The Hair Reset Hair deserves its own back-to-school moment too — starting right at the root! After summer sun and salt and chlorine, it is soooo ready. Scalps might be dry or flaky; hair might be dry and thirsty. Since a healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair, start with a scalp detox.

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The InnerSense Organic Hair Renew Pre-Wash Treatment purifies and nourishes the scalp before shampooing, using Zinc Gluconate and Magnesium Oil to gently dissolve product buildup and rebalance natural oils. Its Micro Hyaluronic Acid replenishes hydration, helping reduce flaking and itch-causing dryness, and it soothes sensitive scalps. When used 1-2 times per week, or left on overnight as an intensive treatment, it creates a clean, balanced foundation that helps hair grow healthier and shinier. My 25-year-old stepdaughter recently started using the InnerSense Organic line shampoo, conditioner, and styling products available at Salon On First in Coronado, and she has been commenting lately on how her hair and scalp have never felt better in her life! Her scalp "doesn't get as oily as it used to," and her hair "feels thicker and healthier than ever." Come visit us at Salon On First to talk about your hair and scalp needs. We would love to see you!

The Closet Reset Spend a little time in your closet and take inventory of all you have and what you might need to donate. If you haven't worn it in 6 months, say goodbye — pass it on to a new home who will not neglect it! If it’s not already

organized, maybe arrange your clothes by color, or by type of garment. If you want some professional help, Sandra Veum is a style ambassador for Fashion Valley Mall and started her wardrobe consulting business, Mariposa Style, in 2006. She offers closet edits, personal shopping, styling services, and is so much fun to work with!

The September You Reset We have the chance to reset every single day. We can reimagine, redefine, revamp ourselves and our lives anytime we want to. We can make choices that move us in that direction. With the help of mental focus, targeted self-priorities, and good friends who are positive influences, we can manifest the change we desire! What do you want to reset this September!? I believe in you! I believe in us! Happy September, friends. XO

• Marilyn Klisser is the owner of Salon On First and lives in Coronado with her husband. Book an appointment online at salononfirstcoronado.com to look and feel your best. CrownCityMagazine.com

YOUTH SPORTS | Islander Sports Foundation

Creating Champions Through Sports By Kris Collins, President of the Islander Sports Foundation

The Essential Role of the Islander Sports Foundation Every time a Coronado student steps onto a field, court, track, pool deck, or gym floor, they are learning more than how to compete. They are learning teamwork, discipline, leadership, resilience, accountability, and what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves. The Islander Sports Foundation (ISF) exists to make sure those opportunities are available to Coronado students.

partnerships, business support, booster organizations, and families, ISF helps make it possible for Coronado students to participate in the sports they love.

Coronado High School Athletics Depend on ISF

In the past year alone, ISF has purchased new uniforms and sports equipment for Islander teams across the athletic program. These are not simply purchases. They are investments that directly impact the daily experience of our student athletes and help ensure that Coronado teams have the resources necessary to compete.

Coronado High School offers more than 25 athletic programs, serving hundreds of student-athletes throughout the year. The Athletic Department provides coaches, equipment, medical supplies, referee and league fees, and other essential expenses. However, the school district’s athletic allocation does not cover the actual cost of operating these programs.

ISF also provides funding for technology, safety resources, storage improvements, training tools, and other needs identified by coaches and athletic programs.

The reality is simple. Coronado High School athletics would not exist in their current form without the financial support and work of the Islander Sports Foundation.

Without ISF, many of these resources would simply not be available. More importantly, the breadth of athletic opportunities currently available to Coronado students could not be sustained.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ISF partners with the Coronado Unified School District, coaches, booster organizations, families, local businesses, and community members to provide the resources necessary to sustain and strengthen athletics at Coronado High School (CHS) and Coronado Middle School (CMS). At the middle school level, ISF’s athletic activities are open to students throughout the Coronado community, including those attending public schools, private schools, and home schools.

ISF fills the substantial gap between what the school district can provide and what it actually costs to operate a comprehensive high school athletic program. Through fundraising, community 50

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Keeping Middle School Athletics Alive for the Entire Coronado Community

A Community Organization Powered by Community Support

ISF's role is even more significant at the middle school level.

ISF is not simply a fundraising organization. It is a vital community partner connecting student athletes, families, coaches, booster organizations, businesses, volunteers, and the school district.

The school district does not provide funding for extracurricular middle school athletics. ISF funds and manages the entire middle school extracurricular athletic program. ISF staffs a middle school athletic director who organizes approximately 10 to 12 activities each season, providing students with opportunities to participate in traditional sports such as soccer, golf, and basketball, as well as sports performance, recreational athletics, yoga, and other fitness activities.

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These opportunities are also designed to serve the entire Coronado community. Middle school athletic activities welcome student athletes from Coronado public schools, private schools, and homeschool families. This makes ISF's middle school program more than an extension of a school district program — it is a community athletic program that brings Coronado’s young athletes together. For some students, these activities provide their first opportunity to discover a sport they love. For others, they provide a place to build confidence, develop friendships, learn leadership, and become part of a team.

Major fundraising activities include snack bar operations and community events such as the Valentine’s Day race and Crown City Classic Fourth of July race. These events rely heavily on community volunteers and provide important resources that are returned directly to Coronado athletics. Parents and community members can participate in many ways, from volunteering for a single event to serving as a team parent, joining a booster organization, supporting fundraising activities, or serving on the ISF Board of Directors. Every volunteer, every community partnership, and every fundraising effort contributes to the strength of Coronado athletics.

More Than Sports Athletics provide lessons that extend far beyond the playing field. Student athletes learn how to work as a team, respond to adversity, handle success and disappointment, set goals, take responsibility, and support one another. They develop relationships and memories

that often remain with them long after graduation. ISF helps make those experiences possible. The Foundation's impact can be seen in a new uniform worn on game day, equipment used during practice, a middle school student discovering a new sport, or a high school athlete representing Coronado alongside teammates. These opportunities do not happen automatically. They exist because the Coronado community has created an organization committed to making them possible.

Creating Champions Through Sports The Islander Sports Foundation is an essential part of the foundation of Coronado athletics. Without ISF, Coronado High School could not sustain the athletic programs our students enjoy today, and Coronado Middle School would not have the extracurricular athletic opportunities available to its students. ISF helps ensure that athletics remain an integral part of the Coronado student experience, providing opportunities to compete, grow, lead, belong, and succeed. The Islander Sports Foundation isn't just supporting sports. ISF is helping build the next generation of Coronado champions.

To support the Islander Sports Foundation or get involved, email isfcoronado1@gmail.com and to learn more, visit islandersportsfoundation.net. CrownCityMagazine.com

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“Row a little, read a lot, and let the day drift by.”

LAST CHANCE

CORONADO SHORES

BEACH BOOKS “Back to school, but summer’s not over yet! Sparkling sand, storybook views, and one last great read are waiting. Find yours at the Friends Bookstore.” — Friends of the Coronado Public Library

BEACH

TIDELANDS

PARK BEACH

“Chase waves. Find adventure. Bring a good book.”

GLORIETTA BAY

PARK BEACH “Bay breezes, bridge views, and a page-turner made for lingering.”

FERRY LANDING

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CENTRAL BEACH

SILVER STRAND

“Skyline views, bay breezes, and a story worth lingering over.”

STATE BEACH “Two shores, endless sunshine, and a book made for the journey.”

“Paws, pages, and Pacific views—a tailwagging way to spend the day.”

A note about our beach photos: Images come from private collections and various Coronado community sources. Special thanks to those who capture the places we love—and the stories they inspire.

CORONADO

BOOKSTORE HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM SUNDAY: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

DOG BEACH

Discover the Friends Bookstore behind the Library on D Avenue, across from Coronado High School. Browse thousands of gently used books for all ages and interests, plus books, gifts, and specialty items at the Friends Honor Shop in the Library lobby. Learn more about the Friends of the Coronado Public Library at CoronadoFOL.org.

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GIVING BACK | Coronado Junior Woman’s Club

A SEAT AT THE TABLE

A Taste of Coronado Supports Promises2Kids in Creating Connection, Opportunity and Belonging for Foster Youth

Join the Community October 7 for the 17th Annual A Taste of Coronado

Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars celebrate their accomplishments together.

athering around a table with the people who know you best is one of life’s greatest comforts. Sharing a meal. Hearing someone ask how your day was. Laughing together. Knowing there is a place where you belong. For many of us, those moments are easy to take for granted. For thousands of children who have experienced foster care, they are anything but guaranteed.

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Community has the power to change that. For more than four decades, Promises2Kids has helped foster youth throughout San Diego County find resources, opportunities, relationships, stability and hope. This year, the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club is honored to support that mission by selecting Promises2Kids as the featured beneficiary of the 17th annual A Taste of Coronado. During the 2024–25 fiscal year, nearly 40,000 reports of suspected abuse or neglect were made to San Diego County’s Child Abuse Hotline, representing nearly 70,000 children. “We exist to create a brighter future for foster children,” says Promises2Kids CEO Tonya Torosian. From age five into adulthood, support includes mentorship, sibling reunification through Camp Connect, mental health services, Guardian Scholars which supports foster youth through education and independent adulthood, and Foster Futures which aims to tackle homelessness among former foster youth by providing prevention-based resources. Across every program is the same essential thread: meaningful, consistent human connection.

Siblings separated in foster care reunite at Camp Connect Summer Camp

The Right Support at the Right Time

For Torosian, that human connection has been central to her work since she began her career as a 21-year-old social worker, when she quickly learned that removing children from unsafe environments did not mean everything would suddenly be better. Children in foster care may be separated from siblings, moved repeatedly between homes and schools, and left with little control over their lives. Torosian says many young people entering care have experienced significant and repeated trauma, making consistent relationships and timely mental health support especially important. CalYOUTH research found that nearly one in four older foster youth in California had attempted suicide by age 17. Torosian calls the Promises2Kids approach providing “the right support at the right time.” That may mean helping with a housing crisis, resolving a financial aid problem or connecting someone to a therapist immediately. “We have to be on their timeline and meet their needs,” she says. For Aliyah Banks, that support changed the trajectory of her life.

Finding Her People

Aliyah came to San Diego from New York as a young adult hoping to reconnect with her father and create a new beginning. Nine months later, he left, and once again she found herself largely on her own. She stayed, enrolled in community college, worked multiple jobs and began building the future she wanted. “I was tired of struggling,” she remembers. “I just started asking questions, started applying myself and worked really hard.” Those questions eventually connected her to Promises2Kids and Guardian Scholars as she prepared to transfer to San Diego State University.

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Guardian Scholars: More Than a Scholarship

That relationship helps explain why Guardian Scholars is about far more than paying for college. Having experienced therapy in the past as something required rather than chosen, Aliyah was initially resistant. For the past two years, however, she has worked with a therapist through Promises2Kids whom she credits as a significant part of her healing. She is learning to build community and trust, make time for herself and recognize that she no longer has to prepare for the next crisis. “I’m out of survival mode now,” she says.

A Seat at the Table

Aliyah Banks with her Promises2Kids mentor, Jude.

Nationally, only 8 to 12 percent of former foster youth graduate from college, compared with 64 percent of Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars. But when Aliyah reflects on what helped her reach graduation, she doesn’t begin with statistics, scholarships or programs. She talks about people, including her mentor, Jude. Accustomed to handling things herself, Aliyah often assured people she was fine. Jude learned to look beyond that. “He’d say, ‘What’s really going on?’” she remembers. During one overwhelming stretch of college, Aliyah finally admitted she was struggling. Jude picked her up and took the New Yorker for pizza. “I’m tired,” she remembers telling him. He listened, passed her tissues, encouraged her to consider therapy and made it clear she didn’t have to pretend with him. Their relationship grew through lunches, bike rides and check-ins, with Jude continuing to circle back when life got busy. At an event where Aliyah was scheduled to speak, Jude reminded her that she belonged there. “You’re rich in spirit,” she remembers him telling her. Today, she affectionately calls him her “old man best friend.”

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Last year, Aliyah graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in economics and an emphasis in public policy. She was the final graduate to cross the stage, and when her name rang through the arena, the crowd erupted. “It was like a roar,” she remembers. “I couldn’t even hear anything.” She still watches the video. Her younger siblings came to San Diego for graduation. Watching them play soccer on the SDSU campus became a full-circle moment for Aliyah. At their age, she says, she hadn’t imagined herself on a college campus. They looked around and saw possibility. “They were like, ‘I’m going to come to this school,’” she remembers. Today, Aliyah works for the San Diego Padres and continues giving back to the foster youth community. She is still building her career, her community and, as she puts it, “finding my people.” But many of those people have already found her.

Aliyah Banks working with San Diego State Athletics while attending SDSU.

That investment can take many forms, from mentoring and volunteering to making a donation. For Aliyah, those investments became something much bigger. “They made me feel like the star that I am,” she says. Every young person deserves the opportunity to imagine a future larger than the circumstances they were born into. They deserve people who notice when they don’t show up, celebrate when they do and remind them that they don’t have to navigate life alone. They deserve a seat at the table, and sometimes, all it takes is someone willing to pull out a chair.

Get Involved

There are many ways to support Promises2Kids. To learn more about how you can volunteer, mentor, sponsor an event or make a donation, visit Promises2Kids.org.

Join us Wednesday, October 7 for the 17th annual

A Taste of Coronado

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Aliyah Banks proudly holds her San Diego State University diploma.

During our conversation, I asked Aliyah to imagine Promises2Kids as a person sitting beside us and tell me what she would want to say. She didn’t miss a beat before naming people: Tonya. Rashida. Jude. Her therapist. The staff members and mentors who celebrated her successes, noticed when something was wrong, pushed her when she needed pushing and stood beside her through some of life’s biggest moments. To Aliyah, Promises2Kids isn’t simply an organization. It is the people who have become her people. “I would tell Tonya, ‘I love you so much for everything that you’ve done for me,’” she says. “She sees so much in me that I’ve probably never seen in myself.” “Sometimes you just need someone to believe in you,” Aliyah says. Torosian describes the same idea from the other side: “Just a small amount of investment can change a life forever.”

with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club and this year’s featured beneficiary, Promises2Kids

Purchase tickets at coronadojuniorwomans.org

· Melissa Peirce enjoys telling stories that celebrate community and spending time with her husband and son. She leads PR, editorial content, advertising, and print media for A Taste of Coronado with the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club. Learn more at coronadojuniorwomans.org

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FAITH GROUP LISTING

Christ Church Day School students sing during chapel, one of the many ways faith and community have been woven into school life for the past 70 years. Read more on page 18.

All Peoples Church Coronado 1331 Orange Ave. (Golf Cart Rental) Email: info@allpeoplescoronado.com Website: allpeoplescoronado.com

Coronado Southern Baptist Church 111 Orange Ave., • (619) 435-8682 Email: john@coronadosbc.com Website: coronadosbc.com

Chabad of Coronado 1033 B Ave #300 • (619) 365-4728 Email: team@chabadcoronado.com Website: www.chabadcoronado.com

First Baptist Church of Coronado Celebrating 75 Years in 2026 445 C Ave. • (619) 435-6588 Email: secretary@fbcoronado.com Website: fbcoronado.com

Christ Episcopal Church 1114 9th St. (at C Avenue) (619) 435-4561 Email: office@christchurchcoronado.org Website: christchurchcoronado.org Coronado Community Church Celebrating 30 Years in 2026 201 6th St. • (619) 437-6827 Email: pastoreric@ coronadocommunitychurch.org Website: coronadocommunitychurch.org

First Church of Christ, Scientist 1123 8th St. • (619) 435-4383 Website: prayerthatheals.org Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church 979 C Ave. • (619) 435-6860 Email: info@gmpc.org Website: gmpc.org Living Waters Christian Church Calvary Chapel Coronado 1224 10th St. #103 • (619) 435-8233 Email: cccoronadolwf@gmail.com Website: calvarychapelcoronado.com

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Resurrection Lutheran Church Celebrating 70 Years in 2026 1111 5th St. • (619) 435-1000 Email: secretary@resurrectioncoronado.com Website: resurrectioncoronado.com Sacred Heart Catholic Church 655 C Avenue • (619) 435-3167 Email: sacredheart@sacredheartcor.org Website: sacredheartcor.org St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 700 D Ave. • (619) 435-5691 Email: stpauls.coronadoumc@gmail.com Website: stpaulsmethodist.com Victory Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church 111 Orange Avenue • (858) 499-9312 Website: victorylighthouse.weebly.com

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DINING GUIDE | Local Restaurants

ALBACA Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa 2000 Second St. (619) 435-3000 Amalo Brew Coffee Coronado Library 640 Orange Ave. (619) 537-9011

Burger Lounge 922 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6835 By the Sea 1300 Orange Ave. Calypso Cafe 505 Grand Caribe Causeway (619) 423-5144

Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-6919

Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill 965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171

Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452

Domino’s 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4241

ACTION REQUIRED! Coronado Coffee Avenue Liquor Wine & Subs 878 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4663

Babcock & Story Bar Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611 Better Buzz Coffee 1305 Orange Ave. (619) 866-6896

Central Liquor & Deli 178 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0118 Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave. (619) 435-0661

Company Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Cocina 35 Ferry Landing 1201 First St. (619) 794-2041

Double Standard 1202 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0011 Eno Pizza Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8546 Feast & Fareway 2000 Visalia Row (619) 996-3322

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Mindful Cafe Sharp Coronado Hospital 250 Prospect Ave. (619) 522-3600 Mootime Creamery 1025 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2422 Nado Gelato Cafe 1017 C Ave. (619) 522-9053 Nado Republic 1007 C Ave. (619) 996-3271 Nicky Rotten’s Bar & Burger Joint 100 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0094 Night & Day Cafe 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776 Nobu Del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611 Panera 980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288 Parakeet Cafe 1134 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0104 Parakeet Juicery 1138 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0018

Park Place Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116

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Peohe’s Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-4474

Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272

Pop Pops Paleta 943 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0000

Swaddee Thai 1001 C Ave. (619) 435-8110

Rosemary Trattoria 120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054

Tartine 1106 1st St. (619) 435-4323

Saiko Sushi 116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868

Tavern 1310 Orange Ave. (619) 437-0611

Serea Coastal Cuisine Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611

The Henry 1031 Orange Ave. (619) 762-1022

Spiro’s Greek Cafe Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-1225 Starbucks 960 Orange Ave. (619) 437-8306 Stake Chophouse & Bar 1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077

Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave. (619) 509-7118 Veranda 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611 Villa Nueva Bakery Café 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256 Village Pizzeria 1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449

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Ferry operated by Flagship Cruises & Events (619) 234-4111 For more information, visit their website, flagshipsd.com/cruises/flagship-ferry

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