Youths share thoughts on environment

The first ‘Take the Mic’ event was recently held on Front Street, where the environment and the ocean essentially took center stage. Take the Mic was created and hosted by Healthy Footprints...

Spurring job growth in Guatemala

The Rotary Club of Avalon, together with 16 other Rotary clubs from 12 districts across eight states and two countries, recently raised $362,000 to establish a Community Economic Development Hub in...

Leave it to Leo, Sunset B&G victorious

The Catalina CoEd Softball League Week 2, game one featured Buoys & Gulls and Leave it to Leo Handyman. Buoys & Gulls started it off when Ramon Sanchez hit a double....

Las Caballeras set for annual Catalina ride

By Mary Stein Santa Catalina Island, an offshore paradise usually associated with beach cottages & boats, has been enjoyed by many equestrian groups since the early 1900’s. Los Caballeros, a men’s riding...

Marine Corps helps restore Conservancy roads

Innovative Readiness Training Project focused on reducing sediment loss Avalon, Calif. – Catalina Island Conservancy said goodbye to the United States Marine Corps’ 3rd Marine...

Lady Lancers basketball team continues undefeated league play

The Lady Lancers Basketball team continues to grow and get better as they defeat 3 more teams in league to become 5-0. This past...

St. Patrick’s Scramble

The Catalina Island Women’s Golf Club held their St Patrick’s Scramble. Although it was a week late due to weather and course conditions, we...

Luau Donation Program to Aid Maui Strong

Catalina Island Company Stands with Maui Catalina Island Company recently announced it is supporting the Maui Strong Fund, established by the Hawai’i Community Foundation in...

New tour offers flying with the fish

IEX Helicopters (“Island Express Helicopters”) has teamed up with acclaimed marine scientist, Diane Alps to launch the first and only Heli-Marine Expedition on the...

Letters to the Editor: Friday, March 16, 2018

Disappointed I am writing to you to tell you of my disgust in the way the article about Doug Bombard and family was given in...

Catalina Island Conservancy turns 50

The Catalina Island Conservancy is celebrating 50 years of stewarding Catalina through a balance of conservation, education and recreation. Founders Helen and Philip K....

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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...