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...

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...

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...

Sheriff’s Log: Dec. 12 to Dec. 18, 2018

SHERIFF’S LOG Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Dec. 12 to Dec. 18, 2018. All...

Celebrating the Fourth of July 2019 Island Style

Summer officially started last week, but the heart of the summer season will be felt on Thursday, when the celebration of America’s Independence returns....

Mysterious Island: THE CURSE OF THE BILLY GOAT

 This is the story of a goat.  Or more precisely, it is the story of a goat and a professional baseball team. If you are...

Sheriff’s Log: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2021

Editor’s note: The fol­low­­­ing is the Avalon Sheriff’s Sta­tion significant incidents report for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2021. All suspects are...

CIMC offers more flu clinics Jan. 28 and Feb. 4

Despite the recent warm weather, Southern California is in the grips of a massive winter flu season. With plenty of influenza vaccine available Catalina Island...

Chamber marketing plan showing promise for Catalina

Year-end statistics issued by the city of Avalon indicate that a broadly focused marketing plan is working and the data suggests even greater results...

Volunteers sought to help preserve native Catalina habitats

The Catalina Island Conservancy has a few great opportunities for travelers and locals who would like to volunteer. Each Thursday, depending on driver availability,...

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FAREWELL

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...