Michael Connelly’s novel ‘Nightshade’ mostly gets Avalon right
As Avalon’s resident librarian, when I heard that mega-bestselling author Michael Connelly had just written “Nightshade”, a new...
Letter to the Editor: May 16, 2025
We at Catalina Island Humane Society would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible businesses and...
Letters to the Editor: published April 4,2025
We were so saddened to learn of Lolo’s passing. I’m sure you could fill every edition until summer with condolences and memories...
Wildfire Preparation and Collaboration
On Jan. 21, the Catalina Island Conservancy presented to the Avalon City Council on the proactive efforts it takes to mitigate wildfire...
You’ve heard of sea lions. How about sea elephants?
When I found out I was going to be out of the water for two weeks, small grief engulfed me. Although the...
Letter to the Editor: Published Feb. 7, 2025
Fire preparation here
I think on everyone’s mind are the disastrous and unprecedented wildfires which occurred over town. We...
Public comments on e-bikes
An informal social media survey found many individuals want more enforcement of e-bike laws in Avalon.
Pyrosomes have been visiting Catalina recently
Hello fellow readers.
I am returning from my sabbatical from a few years back. I plan on doing this...
Thank you for supporting Ben’s Golf Tournament
Dear Family and Friends,
On behalf of our entire family, we extend our heartfelt gratitude...
Letter to the Editor: published June 7, 2024
Thank you from ‘Just for the Halibut’
Thank you to all 35 anglers, sponsors, raffle prize donators, and over...
