2nd Annual So. Cal. Yachting Invitational returns

by Brian Randall For the Islander More than 184 participants aboard 80 boats converged on Two Harbors for the 2nd Annual Southern California Yachting Invitational, a weekend that blended spirited competition, creative camaraderie,...

Island Youth programs get a little help, Just For the Halibut

The Just For The Halibut Just For The Kids fishing tournament recently held its “gift giving” ceremony, handing out funds to more than a dozen groups that provide programs for Catalina’s...

Island Conservancy announces last deer hunting season

Courtesy of Catalina Island Conservancy The Catalina Island Conservancy has opened applications for the 2026 deer hunting season, which will run from Oct. 24 through Dec. 18, 2026. Hunting tags are available...

CIH CEO provides update to City Council

Catalina Island Health provided an update to Avalon City Council during its Tuesday, July 28, meeting. Scheduled bi-monthly, CEO Tim Kielpinski shared an update about CIH’s current operations and plans for...

Mysterious Island: The Whisps of Whittley

It’s been a long time since we did a good old-fashioned Avalon ghost story in this column.  To be honest, I had been waiting...

Idea to open schools early hits snags

Local officials not sure governor’s idea to open in July will be feasible By Ted Apodaca In his Tuesday briefing on the Coronavirus situation, California Governor...

Council looks at vehicle code

The Avalon City Council discussed the city’s vehicle code on March 4. The council took no action. Staff will come back to the council...

ABBA Tribute kicks off fall musical lineup

Xceptional Catalina Concerts will return to Wrigley Stage this weekend with their annual Tribute to ABBA performance. Always one of the most popular concerts...

US Women’s Soccer champs visit Catalina Island

The Women’s U.S. Soccer Team, recent World Cup champions, came over to the Island for the day on March 26 for a team building...

Bison gores man near Tower Peak

Editor’s note: This story has been updated since the article first appeared in the print edition of the Catalina Islander. The president of the American...

Sheriff’s Log: Jan. 13, 2021 to Jan. 19, 2021

Editor’s note: The fol­low­­­ing is the Avalon Sheriff’s Sta­tion significant incidents report for the week of Jan. 13, 2021 to Jan. 19, 2021. All suspects...

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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...