City OKs utility rate study

Following a public hearing, the Avalon City Council on May 19 unanimously adopted the rate study for saltwater, sewer, and solid waste fees. The study set the maximum rates that can...

The Mermaid Doors have returned

One of Avalon’s most beloved and photographed landmarks has been given new life, blending old Catalina history with fresh artistic vision for a new generation of visitors. The iconic Marlin Club mermaid...

Arizona author brings Catalina Island to pages of new adventure mystery

Catalina Island takes center stage in award-winning author CB Wilson’s newest release, The Water Diamond, the second novel in her Gem Hunters Mysteries series—a high-stakes adventure that blends real island landmarks...

Sunset Bar & Grill, Leave It To Leo Handyman get wins

Straight Up Builders took on Sunset Bar & Grill in game one of the Catalina CoEd Softball League double header. Straight Up Builders started the game with a run, off three...

Avalon to fix Crescent Avenue wall

The City Council this week authorized the emergency repair of the wall at the Crescent Avenue stairway. Approval required a minimum of four votes to...

Sheriff’s Log: Sept. 18-Sept.23

The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Sept. 18 to Sept. 23. “It is important to note that...

On the Water: Dining shortage

It is a frequent California headline; “Housing Shortage Causing Rents to Rise.” We too have a long history of struggling to provide enough affordable housing...

Avalon Rotary invites public to clean-up event

The Avalon Rotary Club’s monthly community clean-up will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 at Avalon Kid’s Park. In keeping with its mission...

County settles suit over 2011 issues at Avalon jail

News organizations are reporting that a former civlian Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department employee has settled a lawsuit that alleged his former employers punished him...

Movies are back on Catalina

Avalon Theatre to reopen June 16 The Catalina Island Company has reached an agreement with actor, producer, and long-time Catalina patron Wesley Alfvin to reopen...

Sunset Bar & Grill, Bravo’s Landscaping win

The start of the third round of play broke the tied standings. Buoys & Gulls took on Sunset Bar & Grill in game one....

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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...