AVALON—Spurred by the craze for long-distance swimming in the early 20th century, William Wrigley Jr., owner of Catalina Island at the time, sponsored a swim across the Catalina Channel in the
AVALON—It’s not hard to find to hidden treasures and sights on Catalina Island – little charms in windows, names of buildings, tiled walls. Capturing the island’s magic is something longtime
AVALON—A stowaway raccoon was recently captured on Catalina Island, prompting the Catalina Island Conservancy to issue a reminder to boaters to keep an eye out for raccoons and other non-native
AVALON—Dates have been set for the Catalina Island Conservancy’s annual Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale. The art show and sale will be held online from Oct. 25
AVALON—Catalina Island has slowly begun reopening. The Catalina Island Conservancy’s Trailhead visitor center was among the latest to join the list of businesses and facilities to reopen on the island.
AVALON—The Catalina Island Express rolls into Avalon Harbor these days with very little fanfare. No children clad in bathing suits chanting “throw a coin” greet her arrival into port; that
AVALON—Catalina Island and Hollywood are connected in more ways than one. The non-native bison arrived on the island in 1924 as part of a silent film production and has remained
AVALON—Avalon’s three recently elected City Council members and re-elected Mayor Anni Marshall were sworn in at the council’s April 7 meeting. Lisa Lavelle topped the race for two, four-year seats
