Conservancy has new plan to remove Island deer
The Catalina Island Conservancy is now proposing to remove the Island’s deer population by having professional hunters eradicate them on the ground....
Conservancy announces launch of Operation Protect Catalina Island
The Catalina Island Conservancy has announced “Operation Protect Catalina Island,” a comprehensive 30-year restoration effort designed to reduce wildfire risk, safeguard freshwater...
Sheriff’s Log: Sept. 24 through Oct. 1, 2025
Editor’s Note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station’s Significant Incidents Report for the period of Sept. 24 through Oct. 1, 2025....
Festival of Art hands out awards
The Catalina Island Festival of Art wrapped up its 66th year over the weekend of Sept. 19-21. The...
Catalina Island Health presents free Community Health Talk: “Food as Medicine”
Catalina Island Health continues its efforts to promote health and wellness within its island community by offering regular Community Health Talks. This...
Half Marathon, 10K honors Memorial with 2025 Medal
The 2025 Catalina Island Half Marathon and 10K finisher medal has been unveiled, featuring one of the island’s...
Cabrillo mole update
The Cabrillo mole project is in phase zero.
City Engineer Bob Greenlaw gave the City Council an update project...
First-Ever Mermaid Festival offers day of activities
Catalina Island is diving into something brand new this fall: the inaugural Catalina Island Mermaid Festival, splashing into Avalon Oct. 25–26. The...
Clean up after your fur babies
We are fortunate, on our little piece of paradise, to have a place for our canine companions to socialize and relieve themselves....
A Climb in Tribute
Photo by Nick Morrow
Firefighters with the Avalon Station paid tribute to their fellow firefighters and other first responders...
