Trombley tops Just for the Halibut, Just for Kids fundraiser
A 15.5-pound Halibut brought in by Randy Trombley turned out to be the winning fish in the 30th annual Just for Halibut, Just for...
Catalina residents march to support immigrants, families
Members of the Catalina Progressive Action Group marched across Catalina Island June 30 to show their support for immigrants. Americans young and old took...
What’s new on Catalina Island
Visitors to Catalina have a lot of choices. For those visitors who don’t already have plans for their visit, you’ll find a brief rundown...
Sheriff’s Log: June 30 to July 3, 2018
Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of June 30 to July 3, 2018. All suspects...
New viewing opportunities available for this year’s fireworks
This year, in addition to the Fourth of July celebration at Catalina Casino, residents and visitors have two new ways to enjoy Avalon’s annual...
Catalina battling deer population explosion
There is a bit of a tug-of-war going on between the city of Avalon, the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy and the California agency that...
Playing the most original music in the world
Every time John Tusak steps into the world-famous Avalon Casino theatre, he follows in the footsteps of the world’s most famous musicians that have...
Catalina Cooking: Plate lunch
Plate lunch
Always sounds like you are on vacation, unless you are me trying to juggle so much all at one time. I have two...
Tour the world’s oldest fishing club and support the Catalina Island...
Ever wanted to visit Avalon’s historic Tuna Club? Here is your chance. Once a year, the clubhouse of the world’s oldest fishing club opens...
Sky-High Dinner raises $4,000 for local charities
For the Islander
A yummy dinner and fundraiser brought together over 100 community members at Catalina’s historic Airport-in-the-Sky last Saturday. Guests enjoyed a delicious BBQ...


















