Museum is ‘kelping’ climate change
This month the Catalina Island Museum is joining the world’s largest community of drawing enthusiasts during the International Big Draw Festival. The...
Edison to seek water rate increase
The island’s water utility wants to significantly increase the rate it charges water users. This won’t happen immediately. The process is long...
Sept visitor count down from last year
Statistically, fewer visitors came to Catalina in September 2020 than in September 2019. However, COVID-19 related restrictions hit the Island hard earlier...
Learning about Moomat Ahiko from Tongva speaker
An icon. A sector of memory. The center of communities. These are not typically concepts that are associated with a boat, but...
Sheriff’s Log
Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2020....
Supporters say if Measure H fails, hospital closes
Proposed transit tax/wharfage fee has 40-year sunset clause
BY CHARLES M. KELLY
Participants in a recent...
10th Wild Side art festival goes virtual
The 10th annual Catalina: The Wild Side is fast approaching on Oct. 25 through Nov. 7 and this...
More bison to join island herd
ourtesy of Catalina Island Conservancy
Bison have played a significant role in the cultural heritage of Catalina Island for...
Catalina Island Women’s Forum supports recent graduates
Six young women islanders have received a welcomed boost to their upcoming college plans as the recipients of the Catalina Island Women’s...
Council approves tight 2020-21 budget
The Avalon City Council unanimously approved the proposed budget for 2020-21 at the council’s Oct. 6 meeting.
To oversimplify:...
