More May 2025 visitors

Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority recently reported that 125,871 visitors came to the Island in May 2026. That is a 15.1% increase from May 2025. “May’s total arrival count was above the...

Catalina Beach BBQ and Art Fest

By Melissa Poindexter For one unforgettable Saturday, Two Harbors welcomed some of California’s most respected pitmasters, artists, makers, and live-fire enthusiasts as the Catalina Beach BBQ & Art Festival brought visitors from...

Two Harbors Brewfest again a big draw

By Kevin Icart The annual Brewfest at Two Harbors on Catalina Island has proven once again to be a can’t-miss event as it made its return on Saturday. Featuring live music, gourmet...

Fishing Derby results

A total of 32 kids from Avalon, Palos Verdes, Huntington Beach and even a couple kids from Oklahoma City and Washington join us for this week’s fishing derby on Wednesday. 10 and...

Letters to the Editor: Catalina Islander, Friday, Jan. 16, 2015

  Readers express sorrow for lives lost in New Year’s storm A letter to to Avalon Harbor Master Brian Bray The night of December 30, 2014 cost...

Bluewater Marine to replace Pearson Dock

The Avalon City Council on Dec. 17 authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Bluewater Marine and Dock Specialties Inc. to replace...

Who or what is killing Catalina’s colony cats?

Mystery has never been a stranger to Catalina Island, but the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department is busy investigating the most recent case of who...

Sheriff’s Log: Dec. 22 to Dec. 27

The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the period of Dec. 22 to Dec. 27. “It is important to note that...

Felix moves on to NCAA hoops

Island born girl Savannah Felix recently signed a letter of intent to continue her educational and basketball career at Concordia University in Irvine. Felix...

Carol of the Bells gala raises more than $95K

The Catalina Chimes Tower Foundation hosted Carol of the Bells, a virtual shopping gala and celebration of the Chimes Tower, on Dec. 13 which...

Avalon has housing money

Avalon City Attorney Scott Campbell said Avalon has $4.3 million available to spend on low and moderate income housing. Campbell said he would discuss...

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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...