Catalina Co-Ed softball opens fall season

The Catalina CoEd Softball League returned to the diamond for the Fall Season. The first game was between Leave it to Leo Handyman and Straight Up Builders. Three base hits and a...

Local youths get lessons in snorkeling

Approximately 25 local children recently had the opportunity to explore Catalina Island’s marine environment this summer through a partnership between Catalina Kids Snorkeling and the Catalina Island Outdoor Adventure Club (COAC). Catalina...

16th Catalina Film Festival unveils three-day destination weekend

The 16th annual Catalina Film Festival returns to Avalon September 25–27, bringing filmmakers, audiences, and industry guests together for a focused three-day destination weekend of screenings, conversations, red carpets, parties, and...

Mysterious Island: The Monster of Iron Bound Bay

Jim Watson is the author of Mysterious Island Catalina: The Strange Side of Catalina, available on Amazon and in stores in Avalon and Two Harbors. A million tales have been told around...

Mysterious Island: The Ghosts of Catalina

With Halloween just around the corner, it should be no surprise to anyone that, for this issue, “Mysterious Island” will turn to some of...

Avalon 4th of July schedule of events

The USC Marching band free concert will be on July 3 on the Wrigley Stage. 10-11 a.m. House Judging 11-12 p.m. Golf Cart Judging on Lower...

Tuna Club to hold public tour to support Island Museum

The Tuna Club is only open to the public one day a year. This year, the annual open house to support the Catalina Island...

Marine with Island connection retires after 30 years

For the Islander Col. James “Jim” F. Harp recently retired from the United States Marine Corps after serving 30 years. His retirement ceremony was held...

Community Outpouring for PanCan Swim

Photo by Nick Morrow The annual Pan CAN swim fundraiser enjoyed one of its best draws since the event began in 2017. Swimmers who take...

Avalon student named Edison Scholar

On Wednesday, Avalon High senior Arlene Cazares Garcia was surprised with the news that she had been chosen a 2023 Edison Scholar. Thirty local...

Sheriff’s Log: Sept. 7 to Sept. 13, 2023

The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of Sept. 7 to Sept. 13, 2023. All suspects are presumed innocent...

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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...