We talk often in the outdoors community about the risks that wild animals, like bears, mountain lions and rattlesnakes, pose.

Use this map to find your way to this waterfront treasure once you arrive on Catalina Island. Where: 306 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 Some travel for views, others for adventure, but the wisest ...

Perched quite literally over the sparkling waters of Avalon Bay, this seafood haven might just be the reason ferries to Catalina Island are always packed with hungry mainlanders seeking maritime ...

1846: U.S. Marines and Navy sailors take possession of San Diego during the early months of the Mexican-American War. Two ...

High above the beaches of Catalina Island, a herd of American bison still wanders through the hills — descendants of animals ...

Officials plan to exterminate all the non-native deer on Catalina Island to protect the environment. Is it the right plan, ...

My Orange County family invited us out on the annual Catalina Island boating trip (cue Catalina Wine Mixer jokes). Aboard the Carver SuperSport 38, we always have a good time and hunt for fresh fish ...

A U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS ...

Catalina Island may see deer eradication aimed at reducing wildfire risks, sparking controversy among local officials and residents.

Avalon’s City Council authorized the town’s manager to execute a preferential access agreement for Catalina Island with ...

A long-distance swimmer is recovering after a rare shark bite early Tuesday morning during an open water swim from Santa Catalina Island to the Southern California mainland. The victim, identified ...

A man was reportedly bitten by a shark while swimming a popular route for long-distance swimmers between Catalina Island and the coast of Orange County early Tuesday morning. The 54-year-old was about ...