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...

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...

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...

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 celebrates 50 years

Catalina Island Conservancy is thrilled to enter into a new year with a new look to celebrate the non-profit’s 50th Anniversary. For the last...

Pet of the Week: Friday, April 24, 2026

This week’s Pet of the Week is Lily, who lives with Ann Vu. However, she is pictured here with Tania Castellanos. Lily turned 10...

X-Country finishes strong in recent competitions

On Saturday, Nov. 9, six members of Avalon High School’s varsity Cross-Country team competed in the 10K. The 6.2 mile course is over twice...

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...

Council OKs new noise ordinance

Permit process allows amplified outdoor music The City Council this week voted unanimously to replace Avalon’s noise ordinance with a new one. The new ordinance...

Overview of proposed city budget 2023-24

Avalon Finance Director Matthew Baker gave the council an overview of the city’s proposed 2023-24 budget at the Tuesday, June 6, council meeting. He said...

Chihuly’s Catalina chandelier to stay in Avalon

Record crowds flocked to the Catalina Island Museum last year for an intimate view of works by internationally renowned artist Dale Chihuly. The museum-wide...

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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...