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...

Sunset Bar & Grill and Buoys & Gulls win

Sunset Bar & Grill took on Leave it to Leo Handyman in the first game of the night. Leave it to Leo Handyman put two runs on the board in the...

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...

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 calendar is filled with April events

Courtesy Catalina Museum for Art & History Family Free Day returns on April 24 Catalina Museum for Art & History will offer a variety of events...

Halibut fishing tourney benefits kids

While the town of Avalon pays tribute this weekend to the magic of its flying fish, next week it’s time to go fishing for...

City sewer, saltwater, trash fees increased

City fees will be appearing on county property tax bill The City Council approved the maximum allowable increase in Avalon sewer, trash, and saltwater fees...

With some adjustments, 50/50 keeps running

The recent storms forced race organizers to alter the 50-mile course, but with quick changes, the 42nd Annual Avalon Benefit 50-miler and 50K went...

Jazz Angels of Avalon sets first performance

The Jazz Angels, with their Catalina connection has set a date for its first performance on the island. The group of local kids from...

Conservancy Times: Acorn woodpeckers common on Catalina, but uncommon in lifestyle

The Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a very common bird on Catalina. Unlike so many of the Island’s birds that do their best to...

Historic El Encanto to reopen on Catalina Island

A beloved Avalon landmark is preparing to welcome the community back through its doors. Steven and Brenda Hoefs have acquired the iconic El Encanto...

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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...