What started as backyard barbecue on Catalina Island has grown into something much bigger. Avalon Smokehouse, led by Catalina ...

The city and Carnival have reached a five-year Preferential Access Agreement for cruise ship visits. The council on Dec. 16 voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute an agreement with ...

Avalon was visited by 101 cruise ships in 2024-25, according to the Cruise Ship Annual report for that year. According to the ...

Maverick Helicopters brought holiday cheer to children and families on Catalina Island with a special toy delivery event.

The Islander Pet of the Week is Tiger Shark. She has a sister named Mega Shark and they are both Australian cattle dogs.

The Catalina Island Women’s Forum is a year-long mentoring program that supports girls in grades 9 through 12 as they prepare for college, careers, and life beyond high school. At the heart of the ...

The City Council unanimously accepted $1 million from the state of California at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 City Council meeting. Councilmember Yesenia De La Rosa was absent. In related news, the council ...

Avalon resident Johnny Q shared some underwater pictures he took recently of some underwater fun in the Casino Dive Park.

Residents and patients at Catalina Island Health were treated to a memorable experience when local falconer Dave Long visited ...

Local waters have been captivated with the presence of “blackfish”, with their many descendants. Kind of a strange name for ...