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		<title>Moskal named Catalina Islander Publisher</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Staff Report]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Integrity Newspapers, Inc. has announced the appointment of Alan Moskal as Publisher of Catalina and Group Publisher of the company’s newspaper publications. Moskal brings nearly two decades of experience with Integrity Newspapers, having advanced through the organization from advertising sales into senior leadership positions. Throughout his tenure, he has played an instrumental role in business [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>A part of Catalina stories since 1968</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On any given morning in Avalon, before the shops open and the streets begin to fill, the harbor is already awake. Boats move quietly across the water. Lines are secured, luggage is gathered, and passengers begin to step ashore—some returning, some arriving for the very first time. There’s a rhythm to it, one that has [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>March 2026 visitor count 33% greater than March 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles M. Kelly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The March 2026 visitor count was 33% greater than last year at the same time, according to data recently released by Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority. Note that the information was revised on May 25. “March’s total arrival count was above the three, five and ten-year averages by 24.1%, 31.3% and 55.4% respectively. Cross Channel [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Mermaid Doors have returned</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of Avalon’s most beloved and photographed landmarks has been given new life, blending old Catalina history with fresh artistic vision for a new generation of visitors. The iconic Marlin Club mermaid and merman doors — long considered a legendary photo opportunity for locals and tourists alike — have officially been reimagined and restored by [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>City OKs utility rate study</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles M. Kelly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Following a public hearing, the Avalon City Council on May 19 unanimously adopted the rate study for saltwater, sewer, and solid waste fees. The study set the maximum rates that can possibly be set. The council will vote on the actual rates at the next meeting. According to the city clerk, Avalon received 23 written [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Avalon Smokehouse brings Catalina BBQ to next level</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This spring and summer, Avalon Smokehouse is preparing for two major BBQ events that are helping put Catalina on the map in the live-fire cooking world. Led by local pitmaster Santiago Bryan-Zwick, Avalon Smokehouse has spent the past few years building a name through live-fire cooking, custom catering, and community events both on and off [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Museum’s Round Island Benefit Cruise returns</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Courtesy of Catalina Island Museum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Catalina Museum for Art &#38; History recently announced the return of its Round Island Benefit Cruise, an unforgettable afternoon of adventure, storytelling and breathtaking coastal views, all in support of the museum’s mission to preserve and celebrate Catalina Island’s rich cultural heritage. The cruise will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Historic El Encanto to reopen on Catalina Island</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A beloved Avalon landmark is preparing to welcome the community back through its doors. Steven and Brenda Hoefs have acquired the iconic El Encanto building on Catalina Island and will reopen the storied Spanish-style property as a vibrant, multi-use destination on Avalon’s Crescent Avenue. For nearly a century, El Encanto has been one of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>A preview of proposed 2026-27 budget</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles M. Kelly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finance Director Matt Baker on Tuesday, May 5, presented a look at the proposed Avalon operations budget for 2026-27. The sewer, saltwater, and trash budget will be covered at a future meeting. What follows are highlights from the presentation. “We’re kind of giving you a sneak peek at where we’re at in the budget process,” [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mole project update</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Charles M. Kelly The City Council on Tuesday, April 21, authorized staff to request proposals for drilling services for a geotechnical study to support the project. The city manager was authorized to negotiate with the lowest bidder up to $150,000. The unanimously council approved the request. (Councilmember Michael Ponce was absent.) The council was [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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