Mysterious Island: Message in a Bottle, Part 2
Editor’s note: Jim Watson is the author of “Mysterious Island: Catalina”
On July 4, 1976, as Bicentennial celebrations were held around the nation, a contingent...
Intersection at 128 Clarissa beautified by commissioned wall mural
On a crisp day in early November Porschia Denning began work on a mural at 128 Clarissa Avenue. Holding a paintbrush in one hand...
Man arrested for possession of dealer quantity of methamphetamine
An Avalon man was arrested for possessing methamphetamine for sale on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
The commander of the Avalon Sheriff’s Station said deputies have made...
Diving legend ‘Cap’ Perkins memorialized with a plaque on the Avalon...
Cap Perkins, Avalon resident for over 60 years, was memorialized this week with a commemorative plaque installed on the sea-wall on what was locally...
Winter rains are important to Catalina’s environment
Last week, .05 inches of rain was recorded in Avalon and .02 inches in Two Harbors.
That’s not much rain, and some tourists might conclude...
Mysterious Island: Message In A Bottle, Part I
NOTE: Jim Watson is the author of “Mysterious Island: Catalina.”
Just about every kid at one time or another has dreamed of stuffing a secret...
Visitor counts improve
The November visitor count was 2 percent higher this year than last year, according to figures released this week by the Catalina Island Chamber...
Couple offers free ballroom dancing classes once a month at Tremont
Rob and Carol Thomas will be offering free ballroom dancing classes to island residents from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday Dec. 16, at...
Mysterious Island: The Many Santa Catalina Islands
Editor’s note: Jim Watson is the author of “Mysterious Island: Catalina”
Ask just about anyone in the world where Santa Catalina Island is and—depending on...
Museum Offers A Classical Christmas
The Catalina Island Museum will make history on December 13th with a performance by an ensemble of the Stanford Symphony Orchestra. For the first...
