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...

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....

Sheriff’s Log: Nov. 23 to Nov. 29, 2023

The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of Nov. 23 to Nov. 29, 2023. All suspects are presumed innocent...

Lancers capture Express League title

Avalon will open CIF playoffs with home game next week It’s been a long time coming but now it’s here. The Avalon boys varsity basketball...

CPUC to vote on funding for subsea fiber for Catalina

An exciting subsea fiber cable project to provide digital equity to Catalina Island and coastal and North Orange County is coming up for a...

Lions Club Christmas Raffle starts Dec. 16

Money raised goes to provide Christmas baskets to Avalon residents in need Monday Dec.16, will be the start of the 2019 Avalon Lions Club...

Avalon 4th of July schedule of events

The USC Marching band free concert will be on July 3 on the Wrigley Stage. 10-11 a.m. House Judging 11-12 p.m. Golf Cart Judging on Lower...

Red Cross radio drill successful

Drill addressed three different emergency scenarios as a result of a large earthquake Local ham radio operators and the American Red Cross teamed up Saturday...

City seeks to transfer water to housing projects

The council this week—acting as the city’s Housing Authority—voted unanimously to authorized staff to request a transfer of water allocations from discontinued housing projects...

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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...