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...

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...

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...

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...

Sheriff’s Log: Aug. 12 to Aug. 18

Editor’s note: The fol­low­­­ing is the Avalon Sheriff’s Sta­tion significant incidents report for the week of August 12 to August 18, 2021. All suspects...

Lions conduct Haypress Park Weed Abatement

Ten wacky Avalon Lions armed with wacky weed whackers attacked the weed jungle at Haypress Park on May 16. A lot of noise, dust...

50-Mile Run still set for Saturday

The 35th Annual Avalon Benefit 50-Mile Run is still scheduled to start at 5 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, provided cross channel boats are able...

Avalon to stripe Wrigley Road

The City Council this week voted to approve plans to modify and stripe Wrigley Road. The vote was four “ayes” and one absent: Councilmember Yesenia...

Sheriff’s Log: Nov. 25-Dec. 2

The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Nov. 25 to Dec. 2. “It is important to note...

Avalon Rotary Wine Fest set for June 2 in Two Harbors

The Two Harbors Rotary Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 2nd at the Harbor Sands beachfront site. This is the 17th year of...

Sheriff’s Log April 10-19 to April 16-19

April 10 • Deputies received a call at Avalon School, and are conducting an investigation regarding a child being assaulted and child endangerment.  The investigation is...

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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...