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...
Sheriff’s Log: March 18 to March 25
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of March 18 to March 25.
“It is important to note that...
‘Wish Kid’ visits Catalina Island with her family
Several local sponsors in conjunction with the national non-profit Kids Wish Network, have helped make a wish come true for a seriously ill Northern...
Catalina Island tall ship sold to Caribbean company
The legendary tall ship Tole Mour, which graced the waters around Catalina Island for many years, has been sold to a windjammer charter company...
Mysterious Island: Dead men tell no tales
Where would you bury a treasure on Catalina Island?
If you had millions of dollars worth of gold, silk, ivory and gems and you had...
Sheriff’s Log: March 11-March 17
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of March 11 to March 17.
“It is important to note that...
