February 2026 visitor count up 37.8%

Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority reported this week that 75.788 individuals arrived in Feburary 2026. That’s a 37.8% increase from February 2025, according to Love Catalina. “February’s total arrival count was above the...

The Mermaid Doors have returned

One of Avalon’s most beloved and photographed landmarks has been given new life, blending old Catalina history with fresh artistic vision for a new generation of visitors. The iconic Marlin Club mermaid...

Sunset Bar & Grill, Leave It To Leo Handyman get wins

Straight Up Builders took on Sunset Bar & Grill in game one of the Catalina CoEd Softball League double header. Straight Up Builders started the game with a run, off three...

City OKs utility rate study

Following a public hearing, the Avalon City Council on May 19 unanimously adopted the rate study for saltwater, sewer, and solid waste fees. The study set the maximum rates that can...

Avalon Smokehouse brings Catalina BBQ to next level

This spring and summer, Avalon Smokehouse is preparing for two major BBQ events that are helping put Catalina on the map in the live-fire cooking world. Led by local pitmaster Santiago Bryan-Zwick,...

Museum’s Round Island Benefit Cruise returns

Catalina Museum for Art & History recently announced the return of its Round Island Benefit Cruise, an unforgettable afternoon of adventure, storytelling and breathtaking coastal views, all in support of the...

Arizona author brings Catalina Island to pages of new adventure mystery

Catalina Island takes center stage in award-winning author CB Wilson’s newest release, The Water Diamond, the second novel in her Gem Hunters Mysteries series—a high-stakes adventure that blends real island landmarks...

Art of marionette to be featured at ‘First Fridays at the Museum’

The Catalina Island Museum invites kids of all ages to a marionette show and movies during First Fridays at the Museum on Feb. 3...

Layoffs hit island workers

Workers on the island were laid off from various jobs, after a slow summer season. An estimated 25 people were released from their employment...

Catalina Island Health CEO provides update to council

Courtesy of Catalina Island Health Catalina Island Health’s CEO Tim Kielpinski presented a bi-monthly update to the Avalon City Council during its meeting on Tuesday,...

You’ve heard of sea lions. How about sea elephants?

When I found out I was going to be out of the water for two weeks, small grief engulfed me. Although the last swims...

Author makes second donation to Catalina Kid Ventures

Mission to help children of working families Attorney Sam Perroni, the author of “Brainstorm, An Investigation of the Mysterious Death of Film Star Natalie Wood,”...

Sheriff’s Log: Sept. 22-28

The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the period of Sept. 22-to Sept. 28. “It is important to note that no...

Scuba Diving: Man-O-War

So here I am in the beautiful Florida Keys? How on earth did I get here 2,800 miles from home ? Did I swim?...

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Steven Douglas Eddy Jr, 55

Steven Douglas Eddy Jr., 55 years old, of Avalon, CA died on Feb. 21, 2026, in La Jolla, CA. His cause of death was...

Letters to the Editor: Published Jan. 23, 2026

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...

Celebrating Charlie Canby

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...

Acclaimed artist debuts new work inspired by Avalon

The Catalina Museum of Art & History is proud to present From Los Angeles to Catalina: The Art of Sonia Romero, an intimate and...

Letters to the Editor: published April 4,2025

We were so saddened to learn of Lolo’s passing. I’m sure you could fill every edition until summer with condolences and memories from those...