Sewer emergency tests Avalon community resolve
What began as a minor “sewage leak” Thursday blossomed into a major test of the cooperative ability of island stakeholders to avert an economic...
Avalon seeks Edison rate transparency
Led by City Council member Pam Albers, the city of Avalon voted Tuesday to table a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission supporting...
Chamber announces Taste Around of Avalon winners
The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau, sponsor of the 13th annual Taste Around of Avalon, is pleased to announce the winners...
Disaster averted as sewer and water service restored to Avalon
UPDATE—According to a notice from the city of Avalon, repairs were sufficiently completed overnight to slowly resume fresh and salt water service to all...
Catalina beaches, water and sewer shut down for emergency repairs
Catalina’s troubled infrastructure caused another emergency situation Friday as the entire city of Avalon was without fresh water or salt water for flushing as...
Hospital inks insurance deal with Aetna
Catalina Island Medical Center got a boost in its efforts to expand as they have signed a major contract with Aetna, one of the...
Catalina Chamber making final preparations for Restaurant Week
The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau is making final preparations for the the Chamber’s upcoming “Restaurant Week,” slated to occur June...
Visitor revenue on track as early months’ reports issued
Early results for visitor-based revenue indicate another strong year, although some weather events always put a dent in first quarter revenue.
Nevertheless, the visitor revenue...
Water shutdown set for Thursday, May 31
Southern California Edsion will shut down the fresh water location at the Mole to minimize the impact on local businesses, according to a statement...
Travel endorsements keep coming for Catalina
Fresh from being named among the top 50 Expedia destinations in the nation, Catalina Island received three more endoresements this week, including kudos for...
