Falls Canyon desal plant spills over
Attention: Story Correction
This is a correction to last week’s article on the spill at Fall Canyon. The article should’ve read that the Baker containment...
Sheriff’s Log: April 2-April 8
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of April 2 to April 8. “It is important to note...
Mysterious Island: THE CURSE OF THE BILLY GOAT
This is the story of a goat. Or more precisely, it is the story of a goat and a professional baseball team.
If you are...
Land, ocean tours of the year announced
Catalina Tours and CatalinaTours.com, Catalina Island’s No. 1 activities booking website, recently announces its 2014 Tour of the Year Awards.
This award recognizes the...
Vons store construction put on hold
Vons will have to wait until Aug. 4 to know if they can go ahead with the construction of a new supermarket on the...
Sheriff’s Log: March 15 to April 1
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of March 15 to April 1.
“It is important to note that...
Annual Rubber Ducky Derby returns to Avalon April 12
Sunday, April 12, the harbor once again will be invaded by hundreds of little yellow rubber duckies. This fun and creative event is a...
Letter to the Editor
Seeking information on grandfather
I am writing because of my research into my Grandfather Lester G Smith Sr.
I have extensive photos and knowledge of Catalina...
Mysterious Island: Swimming to Catalina
Seven years ago, best-selling mystery writer Stuart Woods published an engaging novel called “Swimming to Catalina” (HarperCollins, 1998) a thriller involving underworld shenanigans back-dropped...
Chamber Day, Eve set for May 6
More than 40 years ago, the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber first opened its doors for business.
And since that time, the chamber has been there...