New rules for short term rentals

The Avalon City Council recently adopted new rules for short term rentals. The vote was unanimous. This was a...

Personal experiences led filmmaker to Film Festival project

Among the films coming to the Catalina Film Festival in late September, award-winning filmmaker, writer, and actor Landon...

Catalina Island Health chief operating officer updates council on hospital

Catalina Island Health’s chief operating officer had good news for the Avalon City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Tim...

Chimes Tower to celebrate centennial

The Catalina Chimes Tower Foundation recently announced the centennial celebration of Avalon’s beloved Chimes Tower in 2025. The centennial will be commemorated...

Catalina Museum extends From Los Angeles to Catalina: The Art of...

The Catalina Museum for Art & History has extended the exhibition From Los Angeles to Catalina: The Art...

Film Festival to honor Ken Jeong

The 15th Annual Catalina Film Festival (CFF) has announced that actor, comedian, writer and producer Ken Jeong will...

Council OKs firefighter agreement

The Avalon City Council this week voted unanimously to approve an agreement with the International Association of Firefighters...

June 2025 visitor count down 2.6%

The cruise ship visitor count alone was up BY CHARLES M. KELLY Avalon visitor counts for...

Cherry Cove Concert

The 13th Annual Raft Up Concert returns on Aug. 31 in Cherry Cove. The concert starts at 4:30 p.m. with a special...

Public on vacation proposed rental rules

Part two of two. Last week the Avalon City Council approved the introduction of an ordinance updating the rules...