Avalon discusses street vendors

By Charles M. Kelly The council spent about two hours discussing whether to change Avalon’s sidewalk vendor ordinance.

City council increases cruise ship wharfage

The Avalon City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Sept. 3, to increase cruise ship wharfage fees by $2.50...

Team Catalina to race at U.S. Outrigger Championships

By Paul “Uncle Paul” DeMyer The Catalina Channel Crossing has become the official U.S. Outrigger...

Sheriff’s Log: Aug. 22 to Aug. 28, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of Aug. 22 to Aug. 28, 2024....

Catalinaville event raises over $700,000 for hospital

Courtesy of Catalina Island Health Foundation Catalina Island Health Foundation recently held its annual Catalinaville event which raises funds...

Avalon to update city wireless rules

The City Council unanimously introduced an ordinance that updates the city code covering wireless facilities. The proposed ordinance...

Sheriff’s Log: Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2024

The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2024. All suspects...

Catching up with artist Kymberlee Stanley

Former Catalina resident and lifelong visitor to the island, Kymberlee Stanley, had one of her paintings chosen by...

Avalon Awards reverse vending machine contract

The council last week unanimously awarded a contract to Olyns Inc. to provide the city with a reverse vending machine. The maximum...

Sheriff’s Log: Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2024

The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2024. All suspects...