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...

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...

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...

City seeks to meet with DMV over plates

Avalon officials are trying to get a face-to-face meeting with Department of Motor Vehicle representatives on behalf of Islanders whose license plates were confiscated...

Letter to the Editor: Friday, Nov. 9, 2018

Thank you to everyone for Samantha Prince fundraiser A very incredible “thank you” to our entire community for the fundraiser held for Samantha Prince and...

‘Easter Island’ returns to Two Harbors

By Jenna Nienhuis Two Harbors, located on Catalina’s west end, transformed into “Easter Island” this past weekend. Early morning sunshine and a light, salty breeze...

Solar eclipse draws visitors from around the world to Museum

Although Avalon only experienced 60 percent coverage during the historic solar eclipse, it did not take away from the excitement. A large crowd gathered...

Council introduces wharfage increase

The Avalon City Council on April 15 approved the introduction of a proposed wharfage fee increase. The new rate would start in September The fee...

Letters to the Editor: Friday, May 18, 2018

Addressing my last Letter to editor I wanted to address some comments I have had on my letter in the May 4, 2018 edition of...

Candidates asked to commit to deadline on Pool project

At the Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum, a question was posed by an audience member regarding the city’s need for a community center and...

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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...