By Seaman Maliq Martin
Eight U.S. Navy assigned to Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), homeported in San Diego, visited Catalina Island, Calif. to help the City of Avalon...
By Melissa Poindexter
For one unforgettable Saturday, Two Harbors welcomed some of California’s most respected pitmasters, artists, makers, and live-fire enthusiasts as the Catalina Beach BBQ & Art Festival brought visitors from...
Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority recently reported that 125,871 visitors came to the Island in May 2026. That is a 15.1% increase from May 2025.
“May’s total arrival count was above the...
Nearly 70 members, community leaders and guests gathered on July 16 to celebrate Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority’s 77th year of promoting tourism and supporting the economic vitality of Catalina Island.
The...
By Kevin Icart
The annual Brewfest at Two Harbors on Catalina Island has proven once again to be a can’t-miss event as it made its return on Saturday. Featuring live music, gourmet...
A total of 32 kids from Avalon, Palos Verdes, Huntington Beach and even a couple kids from Oklahoma City and Washington join us for this week’s fishing derby on Wednesday.
10 and...
For the Islander
The Catalina Chimes Tower Foundation recently unveiled a commemorative plaque honoring Jani Sue Eisenhut, recognizing her nearly six decades of devoted service playing the historic Catalina Chimes and carrying...
The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period April 11 to April 17, 2024.
All suspects are presumed innocent until...
Dozens of local residents experienced traumatic situations related to the deadly storm that hit Avalon last week.
Whether the experience was related to witnessing a...
Online petitions continue to gather signatures against the proposed eradication of Catalina Island’s mule deer population.
The state government hasn’t made a decision on the...
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...
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...
