Spurring job growth in Guatemala

The Rotary Club of Avalon, together with 16 other Rotary clubs from 12 districts across eight states and two countries, recently raised $362,000 to establish a Community Economic Development Hub in...

Las Caballeras set for annual Catalina ride

By Mary Stein Santa Catalina Island, an offshore paradise usually associated with beach cottages & boats, has been enjoyed by many equestrian groups since the early 1900’s. Los Caballeros, a men’s riding...

Leave it to Leo, Sunset B&G victorious

The Catalina CoEd Softball League Week 2, game one featured Buoys & Gulls and Leave it to Leo Handyman. Buoys & Gulls started it off when Ramon Sanchez hit a double....

Youths share thoughts on environment

The first ‘Take the Mic’ event was recently held on Front Street, where the environment and the ocean essentially took center stage. Take the Mic was created and hosted by Healthy Footprints...

Remembering fondly, tours on the excursion boat Blanche W

Blanche W (1924 to 2019) Passages: Often referred to as the biggest little boat on the Pacific Coast, the motor vessel Blanch W was an excursion...

12 Islanders file election papers

Twelve Avalon residents filed to participate in the April 2016 city elections. According to City Clerk Denise Radde, the list of candidates will not...

Conservancy debuts new shuttle

Heads are turning on Catalina Island, as the Catalina Island Conservancy’s new Wildlands Express shuttle arrived in Avalon this past weekend. The Conservancy has added...

Lancer footballers run wild over CSD, 70-6

It was anticipated as marquee game on the schedule. Avalon High, runners up in CIF-SS Div. 2 against California School for the Deaf-Riverside, champions...

LA County Board of Supervisors looking at requiring proof of vaccination

Supervisors ask for report on possible mandate that would apply to indoorvenues The Board of Supervisors is contemplating the possibility of requiring proof of vaccination...

Residents seeking prosecution of dog code violators

According to some residents who live along Hill Street in Avalon, the stench of foul odors emanating from dog defecation and urine is causing...

VFW welcomes Wounded Warriors

Two members of the Wounded Warrior Project arrived in Avalon on Sunday with plans to spend a few days with the Catalina Island Conservancy,...

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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...