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

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

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

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

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

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

The Catalina Museum for Art & History is set to host its 7th Annual Día de Muertos Family Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1. The ...

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

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 ...

Staff report For her continued contribution of “wisdom, talent and time,” local resident Val Schafer was recognized with Older American Award by Los Angeles County,... Avalon’s beautiful summer nights ...

The council spent about two hours discussing whether to change Avalon’s sidewalk vendor ordinance. The council took no action. The issue will come back at a future date for further discussion. First, ...

Courtesy photo Sea elephants have a tranparent body. When I found out I was going to be out of the water for two weeks, small grief engulfed me. Although the last swims I have been on, conditions have ...