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		<title>Lancers make noise at league prelims</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, April 28 four Avalon Lancer golfers traveled to Long Beach to compete in the San Joaquin League Prelims at Recreation Park Golf Course; senior Eduardo Zavala, junior Andrew Cruz, sophomore Cristian Montalban, and freshman Miguel Murillo. The day began with 26 golfers and cut to 16 after the first round. Zavala and Montalban [&#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>Pet of the Week: Friday, April 24, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week’s Pet of the Week is Lily, who lives with Ann Vu. However, she is pictured here with Tania Castellanos. Lily turned 10 this year and is U.S. Bank’s mascot dog on Catalina, where all customers and locals adore when they see her at the bank.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Catalina’s Adventure HQ opens its doors in Avalon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This spring, Catalina’s Adventure HQ is opening its doors at 1202 Avalon Canyon Road in Avalon, California — the island’s only locally owned, full-service adventure hub, bringing together two of Catalina’s most trusted independent operators, Catalina Taxi &#38; Tours and Catalina Divers Supply, under one roof. Visitors can book guided backcountry tours, arrange taxi and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Take Islander on Vacation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Retired Avalon teachers Kate Beasley and Donald Beaver with friend Nils Gollersrud outside Linz, Austria. They are pictured here at Pöstlingberg, with the Pöstlingberg pilgrimage basilica atop the mountain. The parish church and pilgrimage basilica of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary was completed in 1748.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bluewater Grill owners release seafood cookbook</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the Islander Celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the iconic Bluewater Grill with these nostalgic, family-friendly dishes showcasing the freshest seafood from the most beautiful coasts and waterways in the country—and abroad. Nothing brings family and friends together like a home-cooked meal enjoyed beachside, dockside, or shoreside. Whether it is a weekend, a holiday, or [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sun’s Out, Pickers Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Courtesy photo Spring weather not only brings back more sunshine, but also the monthly Catalina volunteer cleanup days. Join community members to collect trash and debris from the streets, hills and beaches of Catalina. The next event will be held on April 12, starting at 9 a.m. at Wrigely Stage. More information is in the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Catalina Marathon – A Family Tradition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Megan Friess For the Friess family, the Catalina Marathon isn’t just a race. It’s a tradition that has grown alongside us, year after year. What began with our dad has become something that connects our entire family, past and present, through miles of dirt trails, steep climbs, and shared determination. Rick, our dad, set [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letters to the Editor: Published March 27, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Impressed by response to GRACE report I was very impressed by the ACC response to the GRACE report. The essay was thoughtful and insightful. Most of us do not know or acknowledge that child abuse is a lifelong sentence for the victims. This essay does this and realizes that good Christians do everything they are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Locals make mark on Marathon</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Avalon resident Brian Larson was the top local finisher in the Catalina Island Marathon on Saturday. The 37-year-old finished 13th overall and fourth in his age division, with a time of 3 hours, 43 minutes and 34 seconds. Jessica Romero, 33, of Avalon was the 115th overall finisher and 29th female with a time of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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