Catalina Wheels: The Photography of Terri Bassett and Ernesto Rodriguez

Catalina Museum for Art & History will present Catalina Wheels: Featuring the Photography of Terri Bassett and Ernesto Rodriguez, on view Nov. 14, 2026 through April 11, 2027. Inspired by Bassett’s...

Leave It To Leo, Sunset Bar & Grill win

The start of round three in the Catalina CoEd Softball League was played Thursday night. Leave it to Leo Handyman took on Straight Up Builders in the first game. Leave it to...

Ladies Christmas Brunch Returns

Kick off the Christmas season at the 20th Catalina Ladies Christmas Brunch on Sat., Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon at St. Catherine’s Parish Hall. An informal program with holiday...

Avalon MS GVB reaches District Championship

The Avalon School Middle School girls volleyball team reached the Long Beach Unified School District Championship game with a semifinal sweep of 25-17, 25-9, 25-19. The Lancers came up short, 3-1,...

Cruise ship fees to rise to $7.50 a passenger

Last week the Avalon City Council unanimously adopted new wharfage fees for cruise ships that visit Catalina Island. The new rate of $7.50 per...

Sheriff’s Log: published Friday, Sept. 27, 2019

Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Sept. 18 to Sept. 24. All suspects are...

Avalon has long history of musical entertainment

Since the turn of the century, music has been an important part of Avalon’s nightlife. This rich tradition of musical entertainment on Catalina Island continues...

Sheriff’s Log: Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2024

The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2024. All suspects are presumed...

Fishing derby hooks ’em all

                                    The Summer Kids Fishing Derby has started catching memories for young children and families.  The fishing derby is every Wednesday in the Summer from...

Catalina Express lowers fares

Catalina Express is the gift that keeps on giving. In addition to continuing its hugely popular Ride Free on Your Birthday promotion, Catalina Express,...

Avalon 4th of July schedule of events

The USC Marching band free concert will be on July 3 on the Wrigley Stage. 10-11 a.m. House Judging 11-12 p.m. Golf Cart Judging on Lower...

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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...