Locals take on Catalina Channel Crossing

By Bud Hohl and J. Paul DeMyer The unique sport of outrigger canoe paddling has evolved from a long line of Oceanic voyagers, to what is today becoming a very fast-growing aquatic...

Letter to the Editor: Sept. 11, 2026

After more than five decades of serving the residents, businesses, and visitors of Avalon, we are deeply saddened to announce that our taxi service will cease operations effective October 19, 2026. For...

NAV Avalon Ocean Club kicks off Fall program

The NAC Avalon Ocean Club recently held tryouts for the upcoming fall program. The club focuses on water safety, while teaching open-water swimming and other ocean skills that build the participants’...

Conservancy bans drones

After a pilot departing Airport in the Sky nearly hit a drone, the Conservancy is putting new restrictions in place across its lands. A near collision between a small plane and a...

What actually happened at Trailhead?

According to a detailed report issued by the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, here is exactly what happened at the Trailhead Visitor’s Center Construction Project. Tony...

Council to look at options to fill vacant seat

The Avalon City Council will consider its options for filling the seat vacated by the resignation of Richard Hernandez at its next regular meeting,...

Catalina Express wins league championship

The last night of regular league play for Avalon Summer Softball League had Straight Up Builders taking on Bravo’s Landscaping. Straight Up Builders was up...

Candidates speak to issues at Chamber Forum

Candidates for mayor and city council have participated in two community forums in the past two weeks, giving voters a chance to ask questions...

Costello birthday event ‘sparkles’

On Saturday, Jan. 19, approximately 85 family members and friends gathered at The Locker Room to celebrate Erin Costello’s 30th birthday, according to event...

JazzTrax Festival returns to Catalina

After skipping a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the internationally recognized Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival returns to the Avalon Casino stage in October,...

Steve Hoefs to fill vacant council seat

Steve Hoefs, 52, will be sworn in as a new Avalon City Council member on Tuesday, July 2, according to Mayor Anni Marshall. The...

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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...