Youths share thoughts on environment

The first ‘Take the Mic’ event was recently held on Front Street, where the environment and the ocean essentially took center stage. Take the Mic was created and hosted by Healthy Footprints...

Las Caballeras set for annual Catalina ride

By Mary Stein Santa Catalina Island, an offshore paradise usually associated with beach cottages & boats, has been enjoyed by many equestrian groups since the early 1900’s. Los Caballeros, a men’s riding...

Leave it to Leo, Sunset B&G victorious

The Catalina CoEd Softball League Week 2, game one featured Buoys & Gulls and Leave it to Leo Handyman. Buoys & Gulls started it off when Ramon Sanchez hit a double....

Avalon gives statement on helicopter crash

A REACH Air Medical Services helicopter apparently crashed following take off on Wednesday night, Sept. 30, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The city of Avalon said the crash occurred off...

Court dismisses challenge to Island Restoration Plan

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Monday, Sept. 28, dismissed all claims brought by hunting groups and their partners challenging the Catalina Island Conservancy’s state-approved island restoration plan. The ruling dismisses...

Spurring job growth in Guatemala

The Rotary Club of Avalon, together with 16 other Rotary clubs from 12 districts across eight states and two countries, recently raised $362,000 to establish a Community Economic Development Hub in...

Deer coalition to take case to courts of appeal

The Coalition to Save Catalina Island Deer on Sept. 29 announced on change.org that the group would appeal the court ruling to dismiss the lawsuit that challenged the Catalina Island Conservancy’s...

Sheriff’s Log: July 25 to July 31, 2018

Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of July 25 to July 31, 2018. All suspects...

Mysterious Island: THE GHOST OF MACHINE GUN PARK

I had been hoping for a suitable streak of gloomy, dreary winter weather with which to revisit this chilling story involving Machine Gun Park,...

Curb marking rules to change

The Avalon City Council on July 2 introduced an ordinance that amended the city code for curb markings. The council is expected to adopt...

Letters to the Editor: Friday, Oct. 21, 2016

  Thanks from Island Foundation The Catalina Island Foundation and Overlook Hall would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who made our annual Avalon...

Rest in Peace: Robert V. Barlow (1921 – 2012)

Robert Virgil Barlow passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at his home on Marilla. He was born on Jan. 28, 1921,...

Community rallies for local resident Randy Thomas

There will be a fundraiser for Randy Thomas from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the end of the Green Pier...

Fishing Derby has biggest day of season to date

The Catalina Kids Fishing Derby had its biggest day of the year this Wednesday, July 24. The 22 anglers were hooking up everywhere and the winning...

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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...