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Catalina reopens for visitors just in time for spring break

CATALINA一Catalina Island reopened visitor amenities after Los Angeles County lifted their COVID restrictions on Jan. 29. Love Catalina, the official Catalina Island Tourism Authority, sent out a press release on

Catalina Island Shrew
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Catalina Island Shrew spotted for first time in 15 years

AVALON—For the first time since 2004, researchers have observed a live Catalina Island Shrew, a small mammal that weighs the same as about four paperclips. The Catalina Island Shrew was

Santa Ana Winds Catalina Island
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Santa Ana wind event causes trouble on Catalina

AVALON—A strong Santa Ana wind event tore through Southern California Oct. 26 and 27, causing some trouble for boaters moored off Catalina Island. The Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard

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Catalina Island Conservancy annual Symposium goes virtual

AVALON—The Catalina Island Conservancy annual Symposium will be held virtually Nov. 2 through 23. The event features four virtual discussions about the research and work taking place on Catalina Island. The

Catalina-Bison
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New bison to join Catalina Island herd

AVALON—The Catalina Island Conservancy has been working to expand the bison herd on the island. Two pregnant female bison will arrive on the island in December and are expected to