Youths undergo survival skills training

The Catalina Outdoor Adventure Club recently hosted a Survival Skills Day at Ben Weston Beach in partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy. Participating students began the day with an adventurous hike down...

Xceptional Tribute to ABBA

Join the community at Wrigley Stage for a free, family-friendly performance as part of the Catalina Island Concert Series, presented by Love Catalina and The Perfect Event, starting at 8 p.m....

Catalina Island Health welcomes new faces for therapy training program

Courtesy of Catalina Island Health Catalina Island Health has announced the second year of its Marriage and Family Therapy and Social Services Training Program. This program was designed for two specific reasons: First...

Catalina Museum for Art & History hosts end of summer party honoring beloved community members

The Catalina Museum for Art & History invites guests to close out the season with its highly anticipated End of Summer Party, an evening of art, community and celebration, on Saturday,...

Council appoints planners

The Avalon City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 4, unanimously appointed three individuals to the Planning Commission. Mayor Anni Marshall recommended appointing Robert Kennedy, Jessica Romero,...

Sheriff’s Log: Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, 2024

The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, 2024. All suspects are presumed...

Welcome to new Islander

Catalina has a new Island girl. Miss Amaya Faith Morales was born at Long Beach Memorial Hospital at 8:18 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9,...

City reviews its water options

Desal, reclaimed, and fresh water: What makes the most sense and costs the least cents? The City of Avalon has the potential with the vast...

CI Yacht Club Gala raises over $92K for Avalon

Yacht Club event held on 100th anniversary of club’s first dance For the Islander The Avalon Casino ballroom was transformed into a 1924 style dinner dance...

Pet of the Week: Shelby

Sailor Chester Salisbury of the vessel “Siouxzie” says his 12-year-old, mixed ancestry, dog Shelby is a good camper. The two-member crew hit some rough seas...

‘Just for the Halibut’ raises $15k

The 32nd Annual ‘Just For The Halibut, Just For The Kids Tournament’ proudly raised over $15,000 in support of local youth programs. This achievement...

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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...