Council declines to pass budget
The city of Avalon will operate without an approved budget for another 45 days at least, rejecting an explanation of millions that were apparently...
Catalina ‘Science Guy’ comes back to give back
“Once an islander, always an Islander” goes the popular sentiment and in the case of former teacher and coach Ed Carroll, the maxim is...
City officials seek to implement plastics ban by Jan. 1, 2019
The Avalon City Council has instructed Scott Campbell, their city attorney, to compose language in a pending ordinance banning plastic that, while protecting exemptions...
Taxes or budget cuts?
Interspersed with the ongoing discussion surrounding the adoption, or non-adoption of the Avalon fiscal year budget, the finance team presented to the Council some...
‘BELLissimo!’ fundraiser rings in more than $80,000
The Catalina Chimes Tower Foundation held its second annual “BELLissimo!” fundraiser on Saturday, July 28, as more than 70 Avalon community members and island...
Sheriff’s Log: Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2018
Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2018.
All suspects are...
Catalina Express wins league championship
The last night of regular league play for Avalon Summer Softball League had Straight Up Builders taking on Bravo’s Landscaping.
Straight Up Builders was up...
ABBA Tribute kicks off fall musical lineup
Xceptional Catalina Concerts will return to Wrigley Stage this weekend with their annual Tribute to ABBA performance. Always one of the most popular concerts...
Remembering the 31 Heroes in 31 Miles around Catalina
The city of Avalon came together this week to celebrate the first ever participation in the 31 Miles for 31 Heroes fundraiser, according to...
Up in smoke: New rules prompt re-examination of pot on...
New regulations proposed by the state’s relatively new Bureau of Cannabis Control have prompted a discussion of Catalina’s existing rules governing the delivery of...
