Island Museum to celebrate 40th anniversary of ‘Close Encounters of the...

The most elaborate science fiction film ever made—“Close Encounters of the Third Kind”—was released 40 years ago. You are invited to celebrate the film’s...

Catalina Film Fest runs through Oct. 1

The Catalina Film Fest kicks off today, Wednesday, Sept. 27, and continues through Sunday, Oct. 1. The full schedule of films can be found...

Island Wine Festival arrives on Sept. 16

Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting, appetizers, and soothing live music where the sand meets the sea on South Beach on Sept. 16 from...

A unique weekend is coming up on Catalina Island

Two one-time-only special events will take place back-to-back next month on Catalina Island.   Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9, is a live Falconry Experience that...

Island Conservancy to expand its trail systems

On Oct. 14, the Catalina Island Conservancy will celebrate the launch of Trekking Catalina, the most extensive enhancement and expansion of its hiking trail...

Catalina Election 2016

Name: Yolanda “Yoli” Montano Occupation: General Manager Age: 44 Number of years on Catalina: 44   Name: Yolanda “Yoli” Montano Occupation: General Manager Age: 44 Number of years on Catalina: 44   My name...

Nature’s Notebook: When water becomes a problem

While it’s true that rain is critical for all living things on Catalina, it’s sometimes possible to have too much of a good thing....