City to update floodplain model

The City Council last week authorized the city manager to execute a contract with BKF Engineers to provide...

Catalina Island Health CEO provides update to council

Courtesy of Catalina Island Health Catalina Island Health’s CEO Tim Kielpinski presented a bi-monthly update to the Avalon City...

Avalon,harbor union reach agreement

The City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Avalon Harbor Employees at last week’s council meeting. The...

Rays are fun to see, but you want to avoid them

November is upon us. Fall is here. A few swimmers have gone back to their wetsuits, but many are still enjoying warm...

‘Renzo’ pilots his final sea voyage

It may not have been noticed by everyone, but on September 29 there was quite a ceremony in...

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....

A Climb in Tribute

Photo by Nick Morrow Firefighters with the Avalon Station paid tribute to their fellow firefighters and other first responders...

Catalina Island Health promotes breast cancer awareness with mobile mammography

Catalina is More Than Pink Walk & Paddle event is Sept. 28 Courtesy of Catalina Island Health

Letters published Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Honoring Dr. Denny The Catalina Island Museum is honoring Dr. Richard Denney’s commitment to animal welfare on our Island....

Conservancy launches fire danger level program

Catalina Island Conservancy today launched a daily fire danger program paired with a new fox mascot modeled after...