After more than five decades of serving the residents, businesses, and visitors of Avalon, we are deeply saddened to announce that our taxi service will cease operations effective October 19, 2026.
For...
By Bud Hohl and J. Paul DeMyer
The unique sport of outrigger canoe paddling has evolved from a long line of Oceanic voyagers, to what is today becoming a very fast-growing aquatic...
After a pilot departing Airport in the Sky nearly hit a drone, the Conservancy is putting new restrictions in place across its lands.
A near collision between a small plane and a...
The NAC Avalon Ocean Club recently held tryouts for the upcoming fall program. The club focuses on water safety, while teaching open-water swimming and other ocean skills that build the participants’...
A campaign brochure mailed into homes throughout Avalon seeks to remind voters to “write in” candidates to “protect Avalon,” yet both candidates named on...
Often recognized by long-time staffers as “George’s kids,” three generations of Rileys and their extended families met for a reunion at Armstrong’s restaurant on...
Leo’s Catalina Drugstore has announced an adjustment to the operating hours of its pharmacy. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, the pharmacy will be open...
The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period May 16 to May 22, 2024.
All suspects are presumed innocent until...
Early results for visitor-based revenue indicate another strong year, although some weather events always put a dent in first quarter revenue.
Nevertheless, the visitor revenue...
Local merchants: sit up and pay attention
Over the last two or three decades, a once-in-a-hundred years economic shift has been taking place. It’s called...
Approximately 350 of Charlie Canby’s friends and family gathered at the Catalina Boat Yard recently, to celebrate his life. Pastor Enrique provided a eulogy...
