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Blue whale population is bouncing back

A new study published earlier this month in the journal Marine Mammal Science reports that North Pacific blue whales—which are regularly seen around Catalina...

Mysterious Island: The Fateful Dive of the Atlantis

The people of Catalina can rightfully boast about the role their Island has played in the development of at least two of the world’s...

Film Fest founder’s vision still alive

The Catalina Film Festival has been underway since Wednesday and runs through Sunday, Sept 28. With its Red Carpet event today, and the Awards Ceremony...

Mysterious Island: The Lost Galleon

Many a year ago, when Spanish galleons plied the seas, there was set forth from Baja California an expedition under the command of Gaspar...

Lancers start football season with a win

The Avalon High football team, which plays 8-man football, opened the new season with a victory. It delivered a 26-16 victory against Cate in...

Sheriff’s Log: Aug. 31-Sept. 9

The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of  Aug. 31 to Sept. 9.   “It is important to note...

Sixteen-year-old Channel Swimmer wins open water Triple Crown

A 16-year-old from New Jersey who swam from Catalina to the mainland last August successfully swam across the English Channel on Tuesday. The swim from...

Sheriff’s Log: Aug. 27-Aug. 30

The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for Aug. 27 to Aug. 30. “It is important to note that no assumption of...

Kids At Play youth theater company to begin its 22nd season...

Kids at Play has nurtured hundreds of children with creativity.  Helping them boost their self-confidence and self-esteem.  KAP gives the students the chance to...

Mysterious Island: The Strange Case of Paul Nelson

Just a quick announcement about the final tally on last month’s fundraising efforts for Doctors Without Borders.  During the month of August, all of...