More cruise ships came in 2025-26

More cruise ships came to Avalon in fiscal 2025-26 than the previous fiscal year, according to the annual cruise ship report. This was apparently due to better weather which caused fewer...

Deer removal reveals higher than expected population in Middle Ranch

The Catalina Island Conservancy removed 670 invasive mule deer from the Middle Ranch area in September and October, substantially more than the roughly 200 anticipated. The findings suggest Catalina’s deer population...

Straight Up Builders, Leave It To Leo Handyman win

Week eight of the Catalina Co-Ed Softball League had the standings tightening up. Game one was between Sunset Bar & Grill and Straight Up Builders. Sunset Bar & Grill used two base...

Painting Catalina: Through Artists’ Eyes

Catalina Museum for Art & History presents Painting Catalina: An Island Through Artists’ Eyes, on view now through Dec. 12, 2027. For over a century, Catalina Island has captivated artists with...

July 10 fishing derby nets 134 fish

At the July 10 Fishing Derby, a total of 27 kids from Avalon, San Clemente, Dana Point, San Diego, Oregon and Idaho participated. As...

‘Moonlight over BELLissimo!’

Evening event for Chimes Tower returns this weekend Calling all who cherish the Chimes Tower. You are invited to the third annual “BELLissimo!” – ...

Mysterious Island: Coming Attractions

Editor’s Note:  Jim Watson is the author of “Mysterious Island: Catalina.” It seems everyone’s been having an anniversary lately.  The City of Avalon celebrated its...

City OKs cannabis application process

For the Islander The Avalon Council on Tuesday gave the green light to an application process that will authorize the delivery of medical marijuana in...

Sheriff’s Log: Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, 2019

Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, 2019. All suspects...

Avalon Lions Club 2024 50 mile/50k Benefit Run

Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, was greeted in Avalon by 1,139 excited runners. The 50-mile run from Avalon to Two Harbors and return saw 450...

Express honors Avalon’s 100th

It‘s becoming one of the best times to take a Catalina Express boat to and from the “Island of Romance.” Islanders may want to...

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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...