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 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...
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’...
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 2025 Catalina Island Half Marathon and 10K finisher medal has been unveiled, featuring one of the island’s historic landmarks, Wrigley Memorial. Created by...
Construction progress continues on the Catalina Island Conservancy’s new visitor center, The Trailhead, with retaining walls framing the site, metal flooring installed and steel...
This past weekend, over 1,250 participants took part in Catalina Island Marathon’s 47th annual event. Participants ventured through the scenic trails of Catalina, starting...
Because of its proximity to Tinsel Town, Catalina Island’s history is inextricably linked with some of Hollywood’s most colorful characters.
Well-known celebrities like Errol Flynn,...
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...
