Alyssa K. Burns

4 days ago | coronadotimes.com | Alyssa K. Burns

It was a very exciting day in the Burns family household, our children’s first movie theater experience! While we have weekly Friday movie nights at home, I wanted to wait until they were a little older to take them out. When my youngest turned three, I started a hunt for a movie that they would like: animated ONLY, preferably with animals, no princess storyline necessary. While “Elio” didn’t have animals, it had ALIENS, so I considered that close enough.

4 days ago | coronadotimes.com | Alyssa K. Burns

At Salon On First, a pairing that’s been years in the making has arrived. Dana Keenan, the newest stylist at Salon On First, has a connection to seasoned hair specialist Shelly Andrew, her grandmother. Dana graduated from California Hair Design Academy in May, but the path to working beside Shelly felt like it was always supposed to happen. “I get my hair done a lot, and I feel like I’ve always had a really close relationship with my grandma,” Dana says. “This has always been talked about.

1 week ago | coronadotimes.com | Alyssa K. Burns

Coronado resident Dr. Gina Casian will be opening the doors to Choose Healthy on July 5, 2025. The practice will be open on Saturdays and Sundays by appointment only. Choose Healthy will focus on the benefits of integrative lifestyle medicine with internal medicine. Dr. Gina founded her practice on an approach to wellness that eliminates the deficiencies burdening the current healthcare system.

1 week ago | coronadotimes.com | Alyssa K. Burns

Joel Ortiz is an honorary Coronado neighbor. If you don’t already know him by name, you’ll know him by his photos. His interest in photography developed later in life. “When I was a young lad, I was very interested in engineering and graphic design,” he said. “My parents bought me a camera for my master’s degree graduation, not even knowing that I was interested in photography, but secretly I was. It started off as a hobby.

1 week ago | coronadotimes.com | Alyssa K. Burns

Dakota Johnson’s films have historically been a bit hit or miss. “Madame Web” May Disappoint Marvel Fans yet, “The Peanut Butter Falcon” Brings Joy and is a Must-See. For me, I was ready for a rom-com and to give her another chance. The film opens with a scene of a caveman offering his cave lady some flowers. A romantic gesture that was then played out in half a dozen times after.