Helicopter crash update

The National Transportation Safety Board recently released a preliminary report on the helicopter crash that claimed three lives on Sept. 30. Two other people aboard were injured, one seriously. The REACH Air...

Avalon to subsidize taxi service for six months

By Charles M. Kelly The council on Oct. 20 directed the city manager to execute an agreement with Catalina Transportation Services, Inc. to provide a temporary subsidy for a six-month taxi service...

Straight Up Builders, Sunset B&G win

The second round of play of the Catalina CoEd Softball League concluded this past Thursday. Game one had Buoys & Gulls taking on Straight Up Builders. Straight Up Builders used four...

CIYC establishes scholarship for Avalon HS

For 25 years, Catalina Island Yacht Club Foundation has been committed to charitable giving, supporting non-profit organizations whose mission and work benefits the City of Avalon and Catalina Island. Through our...

Sheriffs to focus on less cart theft

In early January, Avalon Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a minor and two adults for their roles in the theft and vandalism of a resident’s...

Time for bold leadership

Now that the news is out, that most of the cruise ships are discontinued, it is time to rethink what we are doing. Less...

First marlin of Catalina season caught

Brent Rose of Huntington Beach, son of John Rose and nephew of Roy Rose (third generation Islanders) caught the first marlin of the season...

Council looks at short term rentals

Council to introduce new rules for licenses and permits at future meeting By Charles M. Kelly The City Council on July 15 considered the introduction of...

Future of Avalon Theatre unclear

The future of the Avalon Theatre, located in the iconic Casino building, is unclear. The Catalina Island Company has formally withdrawn a statement sent...

Catalina Election 2016

Michael Ponce I am employed by Catalina Island Vacation Rentals as a Reservation Specialist.  I am 60 years old and I have resided in Avalon...

Museum’s Silent Film Benefit honors Charlie Chaplin

One hundred years ago a young actor was asked to add a comedy element to the short film, Mabel’s Strange Predicament. He quickly threw...

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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...