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...

Conservancy gives Airport-in-the-Sky hangar a facelift

The hangar at the Airport-in-the-Sky was recently treated to a fresh coat of white paint and general refurbishment. Most of the work was completed the...

Local athletes compete in Special Olympics tennis season finale

Athletes spent 10 weeks developing their tennis skills Special Olympics, supported by the City of Avalon, completed their second season this past weekend with five...

Mole project update: Dec. 29, 2024

Avalon is seeking bids for a design-build contractor for the second phase of the Cabrillo Mole Ferry Terminal Rehab Project.“The second phase of the...

SHERIFF’S LOG

09-04-2019 – Deputies arrested Annabelle Edwards from Avalon for allegations of assaulting a victim with serious bodily injury, and violating a domestic violence restraining...

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...

Conservancy Times: Facts about Catalina’s water supplies

Second in a series. The prolonged drought is creating shortages throughout California, and Catalina is experiencing similar challenges.   The big difference is our water system...

Chamber announces 2019 Business of the Year

The Harvey Cowell Business of the Year Award is given in honor of Harvey Cowell, one of 15 visionary businessmen who on June 2, 1949 founded...

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FAREWELL

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...