Catalina Wheels: The Photography of Terri Bassett and Ernesto Rodriguez

Catalina Museum for Art & History will present Catalina Wheels: Featuring the Photography of Terri Bassett and Ernesto Rodriguez, on view Nov. 14, 2026 through April 11, 2027. Inspired by Bassett’s...

Leave It To Leo, Sunset Bar & Grill win

The start of round three in the Catalina CoEd Softball League was played Thursday night. Leave it to Leo Handyman took on Straight Up Builders in the first game. Leave it to...

Avalon MS GVB reaches District Championship

The Avalon School Middle School girls volleyball team reached the Long Beach Unified School District Championship game with a semifinal sweep of 25-17, 25-9, 25-19. The Lancers came up short, 3-1,...

Ladies Christmas Brunch Returns

Kick off the Christmas season at the 20th Catalina Ladies Christmas Brunch on Sat., Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon at St. Catherine’s Parish Hall. An informal program with holiday...

Avalon Y&G Delegation returns

The Avalon Youth and Government delegates just returned from Camp Roberts in San Miguel, and it was a big learning weekend for all of...

Council OKs new fees

Following a public hearing, the Avalon City Council last week unanimously approved a new fee schedule for city services. There were no comments from...

Catalina bids Wayne Griffin farewell

An award for excellence and outstanding community service was established in honor of Wayne and Susie Griffin last Sunday at a party celebrating Wayne’s...

New rules for short term rentals

The Avalon City Council recently adopted new rules for short term rentals. The vote was unanimous. This was a Consent Calendar item. Consent items are...

Catalina Election 2016

Cinde MacGugan-Cassidy Occupation: Business owner and consultant Age: 43 I’ve lived on Catalina Island for 10 years Cinde MacGugan-Cassidy Occupation: Business owner and consultant Age: 43 I’ve lived on Catalina Island...

Cruise ship fees to rise to $7.50 a passenger

Last week the Avalon City Council unanimously adopted new wharfage fees for cruise ships that visit Catalina Island. The new rate of $7.50 per...

Movies at the Museum to Feature 1980s ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’

The   Catalina   Island   Museum   offers  a unique evening  opportunity  to view  the classic  film  “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in  its  outdoor  amphitheater  during  Movies  at  the Museum on Wednesday,...

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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...