Cruise ships generated more than $1.6 mil in wharfage in 2024-25
Avalon was visited by 101 cruise ships in 2024-25, according to the Cruise Ship Annual report for that...
Hospital’s special visitors
Residents and patients at Catalina Island Health were treated to a memorable experience when local falconer Dave Long visited our long-term care...
$1 mil for pier deck project
The City Council unanimously accepted $1 million from the state of California at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 City...
Maverick Helicopters Holiday Toy Drive returns
Courtesy of Maverick Helicopters
Maverick Helicopters is spreading holiday cheer with its annual toy drive,...
Cemetery tree work stirs Avalon
By Charles M. Kelly
The city government on Dec. 5 posted a notice that Public Works had started maintenance...
Mt. Ada Open House returns with bang
More than 400 community members and visitors gathered this season at the Inn on Mount Ada for Avalon’s...
Disappointed visitor
My family and l sat by the fountain with our fish and chips from Coney Island West.
They have...
CPUC to vote on funding for subsea fiber for Catalina
An exciting subsea fiber cable project to provide digital equity to Catalina Island and...
Warm Oct. remained busy for harbor
Courtesy of Avalon Harbor Department
Weather-wise, this October outshined (pun intended) the “summer” months.
Avalon saw...
