CATALINA ISLAND— This year marks the 30th anniversary of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) first desalination plant on Catalina Island. The desalination process strips salt out of ocean water from two
AVALON— In the early part of the 20th century, the transition into spring in Avalon became official once some very special guests arrived on the island. From 1921-1941 and then
CATALINA ISLAND— On Aug. 28, Catalina Island will host the 45th Annual Catalina Classic; this year, the race is dedicated to legendary waterman Tim Ritter. During the event, paddleboarders from
CATALINA ISLAND— From 1942-1945, Catalina Island was closed to visitors and used solely as a military training base. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the U.S. Coast Guard, and the
CATALINA ISLAND— Catalina Island, one of the eight Channel Islands off the coast of California, is home to a wider diversity of animals than any other Channel Island. Because of
CATALINA ISLAND— Summer is in full swing, and Catalina has regular events throughout the summer months to occupy locals and visitors on the island. “Art to Go” from Catalina
CATALINA ISLAND— The Catalina Island Museum nestled on Metropole in the center of Avalon got its start in 1953 in the basement of the classic Catalina Casino. “It was basically
CATALINA ISLAND— In April, a group of 97 cadets from Sunburst Academy, a for-credit five-month alternative education high school program, returned to Catalina Island for a weekend to assist the
