Business

Work still underway on damaged sewer pipe

In his first major report since a broken sewer pipe spewed tons of sewage onto the island near the Pebbly Beach lift station, Public...

City invites hospital CEO to discuss new initiative

The Avalon city council has potentially breathed new life into an initiative to support the construction of a new hospital facility, agreeing to invite...

Drinking water system project underway on Catalina

More than a million people visit Santa Catalina Island each year, and while some come for work or a longer excursion to the island’s...

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...

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...

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...

New guided adventures will showcase Two Harbors resort

Now you can explore the inland trails and coastal waters of Two Harbors with experienced guides who call Catalina’s west end home. These new...