On Sunday, community members gathered at Old Ben Park for the dedication of Epicenter, a stunning new sculpture by artist ...

That most mischievous of holidays alternately known as All Hallow’s Eve, Samhain, All Saints Day or Halloween, is upon us ...

What a year it’s been for NAC Avalon Ocean Club — a small but mighty nonprofit founded by Southern California lifeguards ...

The Avalon City Council discussed legalizing recreational cannabis at the council’s Oct. 21 meeting. No formal action was ...

For Buoys & Gulls Jack Villagomez was four for four. Missy Schafer also had four hits. Ryan Adkins and Uriel Castillo ...

The Catalina Museum for Art & History is set to host its 7th Annual Día de Muertos Family Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1. The beloved tradition returns to Avalon with an evening celebrating life and ...

With these waters, many people have been spotting “loggerhead sea turtles.” What a delight! These oceanic creatures can be ...

Following an informal discussion, the City Council recently directed staff to come back with an ordinance to create a lottery ...

Courtesy photo Silva’s Rockweed Study 8, Descanso Beach, 4/13/25, cyanotype on paper, 18 x 24 in. Cyanotype photogram created with Silva’s rockweed (Silvetia compressa) collected by artist while ...

The Conservancy on Friday, Oct. 3, announced “Operation Protect Catalina Island,” a 30-year restoration plan. Part of the plan includes creating “Balance for wildlife,” which includes the deer removal ...

“—Disney Cruise Lines proposes to remit a Cruise Line Fee equal to the City Wharfage Rate plus an additional Passenger Service Charge equal to twenty percent (20%) of the Wharfage Rate for each ...

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