Pet of the Week: Squeaky (2011-2025)
Squeaky lived on the Island for her entire life. She loved belly scratches and strawberries.
Her name was Squeaky...
Housing, housing, housing
Housing was the number one issue with participants in a recent Islander informal social media survey. The Islander...
2025 Avalon Polar Swim and Polar Plunge
After nearly two weeks of overcast weather, the sun finally came out on New Year’s Day Morning. At 7:30, about 35 swimmers...
Lancers hoopsters get taste of victory
The Avalon boys varsity basketball team finally got a taste of victory in their final preseason game against Santa Ana Valley, on...
Letter to the Editor: Jan. 10, 2025
Thank you!!
To the Avalon Fire Department, City of Avalon staff, L.A. County Sheriff Department and Southern California Edison....
Lancers hoops prepare for league competition
The Avalon Boys Varsity Basketball Team has competed in 11 preseason games in preparation for their upcoming league season and hopefully a...
Sheriff’s Log: Dec. 18, 2024, to Jan.-1, 2025
The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of Dec. 18, 2024, to Jan.-1, 2025. All suspects...
Delivering holiday cheer to Catalina
For the Islander
On Friday, Dec. 20, Maverick Helicopters helped spread holiday cheer to local...
Commuter program changes
Commuter books to be sold only to individuals starting Jan. 6
By Charles M. Kelly
Catalina...
City to request proposals for Civic Center project
The City Council on Dec. 17 authorized Avalon staff to publish a request for proposals for the Civic Center Housing Project. The...
