July 8 Fishing Derby winners

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. 10 and Under Most...

Val Schafer—Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal

With the theme “Red, White and 250: Celebrating Our History and Defining Our Future,” there is no one who better represents the heart of Avalon than Val Schafer, named Grand Marshal...

Avalon Lions install new board, members

The Avalon Lions Club members and their families recently gathered at the Buffalo Nickle restaurant. On the menu, besides a tasty taco dinner with all the trimmings, was the installation of the...

Council members sworn

The Avalon City Council voted unanimously to formally recite the facts of the June 2026 election. Departing Councilmember Mary Schickling, who did not run for re-election, performed her final official act by...

Pat ‘Miss Pat’ Morrow life to be celebrated

The celebration of life for Pat “Miss Pat” Morrow will be held at 2 p.m., Aug. 17, in the M. Morrow passed away on Friday,...

LASD holds program for Catalina kids

Avalon School on Catalina Island welcomed the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Community Partnership Bureau, Youth Service Unit. Members of the Youth Services Unit and Sheriff’s...

Council declares state of emergency following storm surge

The Avalon City Council voted unanimously to declare a local State of Emergency for Catalina Island at a special Tuesday, Sept. 2 meeting. Passing a...

Avalon wins league game

In Saturday’s league match, the Avalon Lancers football squad scored a big 81-6 victory over the Lutheran Trojans. This makes them 1-0 in their league...

Celebrating legacy of longtime island resident, Jani Eisenhut

In honor of longtime island resident Jani Eisenhut, the Catalina Museum for Art & History is hosting a celebration for her birthday and to...

Ruiz named Catalina Islander and Seal Beach Sun editor

After careful consideration, Jesus Ruiz has been promoted to editor of the Seal Beach Sun and the Catalina Islander Newspapers by Associate Publisher Steven...

Island babies of 2023 shine in first public debut

In a heartening event, the new Island babies of 2023, despite the Island’s recent decision to halt deliveries, made their much-anticipated first public appearance....

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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...