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History of Santa Catalina Island


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Tōhoku, Japan earthquake and tsunami damaged some docks and capsized ten vessels in Catalina Harbor from over 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers) away.

In May 2011, a wildfire started near the Isthmus Yacht Club and was fought by 120 firefighters transported by barge from Los Angeles. It was extinguished the next day after burning 117 acres (47 ha).

Also in May 2011, 1,500 pounds (680 kg) of marijuana, in 50 pounds (23 kg) bales, was seized by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, using the department's Air Rescue 5 helicopter

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