Avalon sees COVID surge

Hospital CEO believes Avalon seeing more positive tests because it’s easier to get tested here

LA County health agency issues new masking requirements

Employers will have to provide staff with medical grade masks As cases continue to surge...

And the numbers say …

November 2021 visitor count 64.6% higher than November 2021 This November’s visitor traffic increased by 27,773 individuals over last...

State mandates indoor masks

indoor mask requirement currently in effect through Jan. 15, 2022 Starting Wednesday, Dec. 15, the state of California has...

JazzTrax returns to the island

Another small step to normalcy For the first time since 2019, the sweet sounds of jazz are expected to...

Council OKs agreement with Royal Caribbean for cruise ship visit to...

Council authorizes city manager to prepare future agreements with cruise lines The Avalon council voted...

Council OKs agreement with cruise line for visits

Carnival outlines safety protocols in agreement subject to CDC approval The City Council this week unanimously approved a memorandum...

Council looks at vaccine mandate

The Avalon City Council this week discussed requiring city employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The council held a...

Catalina Flyer to shut down for up to two weeks

Carrier describes move as diligence to protect public, crew The Catalina Flyer this week temporarily...

Sheriff’s Log: July 8 to July 14, 2021

Editor’s note: The fol­low­­­ing is the Avalon Sheriff’s Sta­tion significant incidents report for the week of July 8, 2021...