Story and photographs by Greg Aragon Catalina is not just an island paradise; it’s a very close island paradise, which makes it a perfect day or weekend getaway for Southern California residents. In fact, at only 22 nautical miles across the sea from Long Beach, the island can be reached by boat in one hour. With this in mind, the …

The year is 1954. For the first time in six years, the New York Yankees are not in contention for the world series. But I don’t care – I spent the early school year racing home to watch my heroes on our tiny black-and-white TV. I not only know all the players – Andy Carey on third, Mickey Mantle in …

I was curious to see what life was like in the nation’s capital days before a Presidential Election. I took the Metro which cost less than $3 for a regular pass or $15 for a whole day pass. I remember when they opened the first line in the late 70s and was impressed at the high coffered ceilings and the …