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...

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...

Historic El Encanto to reopen on Catalina Island

A beloved Avalon landmark is preparing to welcome the community back through its doors. Steven and Brenda Hoefs have acquired the iconic El Encanto...

65th Annual Catalina Festival of Art

One of the longest running and most acclaimed art festivals in California returns on Sept. 20-22. Artists from all over the country exhibit along...

New Museum flagpole

Charlie Canby, Ed Arnold, Chris Arnold and Roy Rose recently participated in donating a new flagpole for the Catalina Island Museum. Roy donated the...

Reservoir water level decreases to 588 acre feet

Level triggers Stage 1 conservation The Middle Ranch Reservoir water level has decreased to the point that triggers Stage 1 water restrictions. It won’t happen immediately,...

Mysterious Island Goes to China: WHITHER GOEST THOU, CHINA

EDITOR’S NOTE:  This is the third in a four-part series on the author’s trip to China.  Jim Watson is the author of “Mysterious Island:...

Museum gallery dedicated to Catalina Island history

    Excitement is growing as construction of the Catalina Island Museum’s new facility—the Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building—continues at a fast pace.   Located near the...

Rest in Peace: ‘Bert’ Jordan

We thank our dear friends for their condolences on the passing of Bert Jordan. The sorrow and sadness have been minimized by your thoughtfulness. We are...

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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...