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In the early 1900s, Charles and Willa Bruce opened Bruce's Beach, a beachfront resort Black Americans could enjoy. Despite a campaign of targeted harassment and violence, they thrived. Ultimately, eminent domain would force them out. It would be almost 100 years before the family saw justice.

By Corbin Carson Apr 13, 2021 After more than a year of shutdowns and uncertainty, people on Catalina Island say they are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel. In part 7 of the Catalina Island COVID-19 Comeback Series, KFIs Corbin Carson looked at the return of the nightlife in Avalon. Local street musician, Marco Blanco, said it was good to finally have people to play for again as tourists return to the island. One couple from Sacramento told Corbin that it felt liberating to ...

By Corbin Carson Apr 12, 2021 Catalina Island is known for many things - its amazing beaches, the unparalleled snorkeling and of course, the bison who call it their home. But after health orders brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, people also lost out on learning about the islands rich and storied history. Catalina Island Museum Executive Director Julie Perline-Lee says thankfully tourists are returning because COVID had been incredibly destructive to them. "It was real touch-and-go there. ...

By Corbin Carson Apr 9, 2021 Last year after the coronavirus pandemic began, residents on Catalina Island found themselves isolated beyond what youd think living on an island would be. In part five of the Catalina Island Comeback Series, KFIs Corbin Carson examines how being cut off from the mainland was actually helpful for many during the last year. Some of the clearest waters in the world can be found in and around Catalina Island and hard core divers took advantage. "The first couple of ...

By Corbin Carson Apr 7, 2021 The world-famous Catalina bison have found themselves without a crowd of fans thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year. KFIs Corbin Carson and eight other tourists piled into a multi-level jeep and headed out into 165 miles of unpaved exploration. Joy Alisberger, Corbins guide, says things are beginning to get back to normal on the island. Unfortunately, Corbin didnt have two hours to hang out for the full tour, so he jumped out to speak with Catalina I...

By Corbin Carson Apr 7, 2021 The world-famous Catalina bison have found themselves without a crowd of fans thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year. KFIs Corbin Carson and eight other tourists piled into a multi-level jeep and headed out into 165 miles of unpaved exploration. Joy Alisberger, Corbins guide, says things are beginning to get back to normal on the island. Unfortunately, Corbin didnt have two hours to hang out for the full tour, so he jumped out to speak with Catalina I...

By Corbin Carson Apr 6, 2021 Before the COVID-19 pandemic upended everyones world, Catalina Island was a premier destination for Southern California residents with more than one million tourists visiting the island every year. But, after stay-at-home orders were issued and businesses closed and events canceled, the number of visitors to the island plummeted to zero. And now, thanks to an aggressive vaccine rollout and falling COVID-19 infections, the people are back and the golf carts are buz...

By Corbin Carson Apr 6, 2021 Before the COVID-19 pandemic upended everyones world, Catalina Island was a premier destination for Southern California residents with more than one million tourists visiting the island every year. But, after stay-at-home orders were issued and businesses closed and events canceled, the number of visitors to the island plummeted to zero. And now, thanks to an aggressive vaccine rollout and falling COVID-19 infections, the people are back and the golf carts are buz...

By Conway Crew Feb 18, 2021 OCFA Firefighter Dylan Van Iwaarden (hero) was released today after 114 days in the O.C. Burn Center in Santa Ana. Over 60% of his body was burned during the Silverado Fire. Van Iwaarden clung to life through 17 surgeries & a medically induced coma. He was discharged to the rehabilitation unit at UC Irvine Medical Center. Our very own KFI reporter Corbin Carson was there and Van Iwaarden said he’s still excited to get back out there and serve Orange County. The o...