Straight Up Builders, Sunset B&G win

The second round of play of the Catalina CoEd Softball League concluded this past Thursday. Game one had Buoys & Gulls taking on Straight Up Builders. Straight Up Builders used four...

Helicopter crash update

The National Transportation Safety Board recently released a preliminary report on the helicopter crash that claimed three lives on Sept. 30. Two other people aboard were injured, one seriously. The REACH Air...

Avalon to subsidize taxi service for six months

By Charles M. Kelly The council on Oct. 20 directed the city manager to execute an agreement with Catalina Transportation Services, Inc. to provide a temporary subsidy for a six-month taxi service...

CIYC establishes scholarship for Avalon HS

For 25 years, Catalina Island Yacht Club Foundation has been committed to charitable giving, supporting non-profit organizations whose mission and work benefits the City of Avalon and Catalina Island. Through our...

Craft Corner Ribbon Cutting

On Saturday, April 29, the Catalina Art Association held a ribbon cutting for its new Craft Corner co-op. Avalon Mayor Anni Marshall was on...

First Fridays at Museum to celebrate the Chicago Cubs on Friday, March 1

Calling all baseball fans: The Catalina Island Museum is celebrating all things baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs during its upcoming First Fridays at the...

Edison reduces water rationing;

The audience applauded Tuesday night when a Southern California Edison representative told the City Council that Avalon water rationing would be “adjusted” down to...

Avalon girls eyeing League Championship

The Avalon Girls Volleyball team is off to a great season they are currently 32-4-1 and 4-0 in league. This team has had an...

Harbour Activity Report: September 2012

Wonderful weather, warm sea temperatures, calm seas and great events contributed to a great month for the Harbor. Our average high temperature was 74...

Catalina Island Medical Center listened to residents

Thanks so much to our customers and patients who have completed one of our patient satisfaction surveys. We have had several requests for evening...

Dia de los Muertos Family Festival set for Monday

The Catalina Museum for Art & History will host an evening of events highlighting the traditional Mexican cultural celebration of Día de los Muertos....

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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...