City to look at budget early this year
During pandemic, Avalon had to spend down its reserves
The Avalon city budget process will...
Island Museum reopens outdoor plazas
Catalina Island Museum reopened its outdoor Artists’ Plaza and Schreiner Family Plaza and new sales gallery to the public this week.
Council considers income options
Possibilities include short term rental tax and sales taxincreases
The council this week directed staff...
December 2020 visitor count was down 78.2%
Fewer visitors came to Catalina in December 2020 than in December 2019, according to numbers recently released by Love Catalina Island. The...
Sheriff’s Log: ...
Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2021....
Planning for the return of visitors
Island groups discuss plans for helping Catalina make a comeback
With the lifting of the...
Free PPE available to local businesses
Courtesy of Love Catalina Island
The PPE Unite™ program will provide a free 30-day supply of personal protective equipment...
Meet LA Sheriff’s new commander in Avalon
Capt. Joseph A. Badali will formally take command of the Avalon Sheriff’s Station on March 26, according to...
Avalon Station Crime stats
The above table was updated on Jan. 17 and reflects Catalina’s Part 1 crime statistics from January to December 2020, compred to...
Council considers the year ahead
Though optimistic, members see challenges to business, and the city’s financial future
Avalon City Council...
