Mysterious Island: The Ghosts of Catalina
With Halloween just around the corner, it should be no surprise to anyone that, for this issue, “Mysterious Island” will turn to some of...
Lobster poaching hits island
It’s lobster season in California—and, unfortunately, lobster-poaching season.
And Catalina is a hotspot for poachers.
Andrew Hughan, a spokesman for DFG, identified Catalina as one of...
Avalon hires falconers to disperse problem birds
The Avalon City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 16, approved a contract to hire a falconry service to disperse the pigeon and seagull population.
The Avalon...
A quarter century of JazzTrax
As the annual JazzTrax music festival celebrates a quarter century of bringing music and tourists to Catalina, its founder Art Good says he can...
Mysterious Island: the wreck of the Ningpo
Slumbering beneath the serene waters of Cat Harbor on Catalina’s West End, sunk within the muds and shifting sands within the earthen confines of...
A new ‘Made on Catalina’ product is now on sale
A new product made on Catalina Island called “Sac a Pooch” is now available and on display at Confetti Catalina on Crescent Avenue. The...
Rusack Vineyards debuts first wines
Alison Wrigley Rusack and her husband Geoffrey, who planted Catalina’s first vineyard, are debuting their first release of wine from the vineyard. Their limited...
Avalon has long history of musical entertainment
Since the turn of the century, music has been an important part of Avalon’s nightlife.
This rich tradition of musical entertainment on Catalina Island continues...
KISL’s Meet the Voice: Jordon Monroe
Where the Catalina Islander and KISL introduce you to the voices behind KISL’s live radio programming. This week: The voice behind the voices. Jordan...
On The Water: Tower of Bable
Boater’s use many VHF channels when operating off Catalina Island; some are for safety (16) some are for contacting local harbors (12) some are...
