PanCan fundraiser raises more than $4K

For the Islander It was a beautiful show of community support at the Catalina Island Swim Club’s 10th Annual Swim for Pancreatic Cancer Research, held in honor of Richard Kleinman, a nurse...

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...

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...

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...

Sheriff’s Log: June 29 to July 5, 2023

The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of June 29 to July 5, 2023. All suspects are presumed innocent...

Vons store nearly complete

The new Avalon Vons construction is just a very few weeks away from being finished. At present, most of the exterior is finished. The parking...

Social, festive old boys rugby tourney returns to Catalina

The most social, festive old boys rugby tournament returns to Catalina. As well as a chance to meet old friends, play a little rugby and...

World travels always lead back to Catalina

Artist Profile: Jennifer Titchenal began her artistic journey here It’s almost inconceivable how Catalina Island artist Jennifer Titchenal’s journey as an artist has progressed in...

Sheriff’s Log: Dec. 11-Dec. 17

The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Dec. 11 to Dec 17. There were no significant incidents on...

Pablo Secundino Murillo March 28, 1965 – July 18, 2017

Pablo Secundino Murillo born March 28th, 1965 in Mexico City and passed away July 18th, 2017 in his family’s home, where he was born....

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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...