Bucks from Bobby program continues to provide for Avalon youths

Buck’s From Bobby, a local charitable organization, continues to provide opportunities for our local youth to expand their horizons. Just recently we sent 5 local boys to two different basketball camps...

Conservancy names Kate Wheeler as president and CEO

The Catalina Island Conservancy Board of Directors and Benefactor Members have selected Kate Wheeler as the organization’s next president and CEO. She will begin Sept. 8. “Kate’s appointment is an exciting moment...

Judge will decide fate of Catalina deer

With the ironic opening of what could be the last deer-hunting season on Catalina Island coming Oct. 24, the Catalina Island Conservancy announced this week that it will begin its own...

An Islander on living through Typhoon Bavi

Jim Watson is the author of Mysterious Island Catalina, available on Amazon and in stores in Avalon and Two Harbors. There is something so vast and clean about the Pacific Ocean. Unlike...

Awards ceremony marks Children’s Dental Clinic’s 30th year in Avalon

A stellar group of donors, officials and dental professionals gathered on Catalina Island Saturday to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Children’s Dental Health...

St Patrick’s Day Dinner

By popular demand the St Patrick’s Day Dinner and fundraiser at St. Catherine’s Church will return this year on Saturday, March 15. The menu...

Dr. Ulibarri draws the line, dancing

Catalina Island Medical Clinic, Dr. Laura Ulibarri, gave free line dancing lessons on Monday night, June 11th. Fifteen locals joined in the fun and...

Island Born

Joesphine G. Valdez was recognized by the Avalon City Council on Jan. 21, as the oldest living resident who was born on Catalina...

Avalon updates housing code

By Charles M. Kelly The Avalon City Council last week voted unanimously to replace and update the first eight chapters of the municipal code and...

Avalon mayor outlines local Covid-19 response

Doctor from local hospital to provide update at March 17 City Council meeting The mayor this week described the novel coronavirus situation as “dynamic”...

Island All-Stars to play in Museum’s Fourth of July Music Festival

One of Catalina Island’s best-kept secrets is the number of talented musicians living in Avalon.   The list includes musicians with established reputations like 1960s...

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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...