Council flooded on deer eradication; Conservancy states its case

The Council Chambers were full for this week’s meeting. The public and the Catalina Island Conservancy both argued their...

Letter to the Editor: Open Letter To The Catalina Island Conservancy

To “gaslight” someone means to manipulate another person into doubting their own perceptions, experiences or understanding of events. As a former resident...

Wildlife Department staff are reviewing Conservancy’s permit application

The state’s Fish and Wildlife staff are reviewing the Catalina Island Conservancy’s permit application that includes the elimination...

Letters to the Editor: published Oct. 13, 2023

Catalina Island Humane Society opposes deer eradication The Catalina Island Humane Society (CIHS), as the voice of compassion for...

Future of Catalina mule deer up to state

A male mule deer recently visited third-graders in Avalon. Their teacher sent the Islander...

Letters to the Editor: published Oct. 6, 2023

Dear Avalon, When I stepped off the boat with my family three years ago to...

Letters to the Editor: published Sept. 20, 2023

Against killing Island deer The Catalina Island Humane Society Board strongly opposes the decision by the Catalina Island Conservancy...

Avalon prepares for significant weather

Courtesy of city of Avalon The city of Avalon is preparing for significant storm and marine weather events due...

Catalina Island scientists confab on foxes

Island Fox conservation group marks its 25th anniversary By Jessica Boudevin Recently, Catalina Island Conservancy participated...

Succulent plant poaching a problem on Catalina

Catalina is home to many rare and protected species of both plants and animals. It is one of...