Catalina Museum spotlights ceramic artist Lockwood in first solo museum exhibition

For the Islander Catalina Museum for Art & History will present Amelia Lockwood: Bells, on view Oct. 17, 2026 through April 4, 2027 in the museum’s Artists’ Plaza Gallery. Lockwood’s first solo...

Winners crowned at 10th Annual Catalina Island Chili Cook-off

Lourdes Thoricht took first place in the Judges’ Choice category at the 10th Annual Catalina Island Chili Cook-off with her Chicken Enchilada Chili, while attendees voted Avalon Smoke House’s Grandpa Richard’s...

NAC AOC paddles 13 miles to Two Harbors

Fall has been off to an exciting start for NAC Avalon Ocean Club. With Catalina’s endless summer weather continuing into October, our young ocean athletes have been making the most of...

City sends letter to PUC

The Avalon City Council on Oct. 6 gave directed staff to send a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission about the importance of broadband infrastructure to Islanders. The goal is...

And the numbers say …

November 2021 visitor count 64.6% higher than November 2021 This November’s visitor traffic increased by 27,773 individuals over last November’s guest count, according to the...

Islander among scholarship grads

Avalon High graduate, Giselle Alvarez, was among a group of college graduates who were recognized by the Angels Baseball Foundation in a pregame event...

Medical Center seeks $1 transit fee to pay for new hospital

The board of the Catalina Island Medical Center has initiated a petition drive to create support for a transit fee to support the refurbishing...

Tour the world’s Oldest Fishing Club on Saturday, Aug. 5

One day each year the Catalina Island Museum partners with the Tuna Club of Avalon to reveal the rich history and traditions of sport...

Guest speakers named for boat tour around Catalina

The Catalina Island Museum has announced the guest speakers for a fundraiser boat tour around the Island. You can enjoy Catalina’s natural beauty in...

SCE to present water options

Southern California Edison is scheduled give a presentation on water supply options to the City Council on April 18, according to both City Manager...

Two Harbors school holds bake sale

Sweet treats flew off the table the Sunday before Memorial Day, the day Two Harbors Elementary School PTA holds its annual Memorial Day Bake...

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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...