Straight Up Builders, Sunset B&G win

The second round of play of the Catalina CoEd Softball League concluded this past Thursday. Game one had Buoys & Gulls taking on Straight Up Builders. Straight Up Builders used four...

CIYC establishes scholarship for Avalon HS

For 25 years, Catalina Island Yacht Club Foundation has been committed to charitable giving, supporting non-profit organizations whose mission and work benefits the City of Avalon and Catalina Island. Through our...

Helicopter crash update

The National Transportation Safety Board recently released a preliminary report on the helicopter crash that claimed three lives on Sept. 30. Two other people aboard were injured, one seriously. The REACH Air...

Avalon to subsidize taxi service for six months

By Charles M. Kelly The council on Oct. 20 directed the city manager to execute an agreement with Catalina Transportation Services, Inc. to provide a temporary subsidy for a six-month taxi service...

Avalon explores destination options

Catalina Island officials are exploring a variety of avenues to leverage its performance and visual arts assets to create an enhanced entertainment destination. Catalina Island...

Edison reduces water rationing;

The audience applauded Tuesday night when a Southern California Edison representative told the City Council that Avalon water rationing would be “adjusted” down to...

Art show unites beauty and conservation

Conservancy artshow online and in Newport Beach For the Islander Catalina Island Conservancy’s remarkable celebration of art and conservation, Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and...

Islander’s new addition Jon Remy recalls early days in Avalon

Advertising Account Manager Jon Remy recently joined the newspaper, but he has a long history and deep ties to the Island and the community...

Sheriff’s Log

Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2020.   All suspects...

Catalina celebrates the Fourth of July

The USC Trojan Marching Band continued their traditional participation in Avalon’s Independence Day celebrations last weekend. This year’s parade featured only decorated golf carts.

Movies at the Museum to Feature 1980s ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’

The   Catalina   Island   Museum   offers  a unique evening  opportunity  to view  the classic  film  “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in  its  outdoor  amphitheater  during  Movies  at  the Museum on Wednesday,...

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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...