Catalina Beach BBQ and Art Fest

By Melissa Poindexter For one unforgettable Saturday, Two Harbors welcomed some of California’s most respected pitmasters, artists, makers, and live-fire enthusiasts as the Catalina Beach BBQ & Art Festival brought visitors from...

Two Harbors Brewfest again a big draw

By Kevin Icart The annual Brewfest at Two Harbors on Catalina Island has proven once again to be a can’t-miss event as it made its return on Saturday. Featuring live music, gourmet...

More May 2025 visitors

Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority recently reported that 125,871 visitors came to the Island in May 2026. That is a 15.1% increase from May 2025. “May’s total arrival count was above the...

Fishing Derby results

A total of 32 kids from Avalon, Palos Verdes, Huntington Beach and even a couple kids from Oklahoma City and Washington join us for this week’s fishing derby on Wednesday. 10 and...

City to look at budget early this year

During pandemic, Avalon had to spend down its reserves The Avalon city budget process will need to start early, according to Finance Director Matthew Baker. During...

Letters published Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Honoring Dr. Denny The Catalina Island Museum is honoring Dr. Richard Denney’s commitment to animal welfare on our Island. We wanted to take this opportunity...

Fishing Derby winners for Aug. 3, 2022

The following are the Kids Fishing Derby results for Aug. 3, 2022. A total of 33 kids from Avalon, San Jose, Santa Barbara, San Diego,...

Officials express concern over vehicle growth

It’s probably a bit far-fetched to say Catalina Island is experiencing traffic jams, but city officials on Tuesday did express a growing frustration over...

Avalon Council OKs disease plan for city

The City Council this week adopted an infectious disease plan for Avalon employees.  “With all of our changing guidelines, I’m sure that will be amended...

Letter to the Editor: published Oct. 25, 2019

Residents should have a say on cruise ships There will be a third cruise ship coming to Catalina Island in 2021. When the City Council...

Outdoor Adventure Club wraps up summer fishing fun

For the past ten weeks, island kids have been gathering on the Green Pier every weekend to take part in the free Kids Fishing...

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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...