Catalina Year In Review 2012: January
‘Imagine Catalina’ sets course
In 2011, the Catalina Island Conservancy embarked on what officials call “one of the most ambitious projects in our 40-year history.”
‘Imagine...
Merry Christmas Catalina
The annual Breakfast with Santa, hosted by Catalina Kid Ventures, was a huge success on Saturday, December 15. Seen here with Mr. And Mrs....
Muscat wins vote of board’s confidence
The Catalina Island Conservancy’s President and CEO, Ann Muscat, bounced back from recent criticism by a few of its officers who have left the...
Popular lawman Ron Salo dies
Many residents and visitors to Catalina Island will remember Ron Salo for his passion for law enforcement as well as his golf swing.
Endeared by...
Mysterious Island: Channel Islands may have hosted New World’s oldest inhabitants
A few weeks ago I regaled you with the tale of “Juana Maria,” the Native American woman who lived alone for 18 years on...
Nature’s Notebook: Precipitating Growth: Catalina’s rainy days are welcome
It’s human nature to grumble when it rains. But anyone who’s lived through a drought season on Catalina knows that rain is something to...
Islander Pet of the Week: Fred
Fred is a red merle Australian shepherd, approximately 4 years old. Shirley Meyers and Tim Morosco adopted him one year ago.
Fred was captured by...
Tachi remembered as Catalina Island fox ambassador
“Ne Shun Tachi,” the Island’s beloved captive Catalina Island fox that touched the hearts of untold thousands, passed away in her sleep on the...
Avalon welcomes two newest LASD deputies
The Los Angeles Sheriffs Department Avalon Station has two new deputies, Miguel Orellana and Jeff Flotree.
They come with 40 years of combined service and...
Cliff Notes: My World War II hero
Two weeks ago, on Dec. 7, the Catalina Island Museum opened its new exhibit “First Line of Defense: Catalina Island and World War II”...
