Walt Puffer has spent a lifetime in Catalina waters
There is so much great history to discover here on the island. I got to tap in again on my friend, Walt...
Award for scientist who mapped Catalina weeds
Months of trekking the Catalina Island wildlands to conduct weed mapping and eradicate invasive weeds recently earned John...
Avalon election set for June 2
Election season is here.
The Avalon City Council on Jan. 20 formally called the 2026...
Avalon Lions 50M/50K Benefit Race
Imagine a perfect foot race on a beautiful island. Picture blue skies, green hillsides, a gentle breeze, and...
Take the Islander on Vacation
Chuck and Pam Martin, Val Schafer and longtime summer residents Robert and Connie Stroud recently took a cruise...
Enjoy a drink, a little whale, bird discussion
Engage in thoughtful discussion about important scientific issues while socializing in a laid back atmosphere, for Science Pub:...
Insights from your local thalassophile: Blacksmith fish offering a blue Christmas...
Happy holidays to all! Can you believe the water temp was 64 degrees the other day? I find myself hanging on to...
Avalon School prepares for Christmas season
The weekend of Dec. 5-8 was very busy for our Avalon Lancers.
Friday morning, Lancers...
Celebrate NYE at Casino
The New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration in the world-famous Casino Ballroom returns on Dec. 31. Dress in your finest and step back...
Catalina becomes outdoor classroom
LA Conservancy students get lesson in conservation
Courtesy of Catalina Island Conservancy
Looking up from beneath...


















