Mysterious Island: Tsunami
“Natural Hazard.” That seems to be the preferred terminology by environmental scientists and the federal government for any sort of potential natural disaster that...
Humane Society sets sale Aug. 3
It’s Yard Sale Time-for the Catalina Island Humane Society. Potential customers are lining up early to peek at the goods. The sale will be...
Isla Earth Series features Catalina’s ecology
Clear Channel Communications is broadcasting the Isla Earth Radio Series on Los Angeles-based station KFI AM 640 and is nationally streaming the program online...
Water levels falling rapidly
The water level in the Thompson Reservoir was 494 acre feet as of July 18, according to Ben Harvey, Southern California Edison’s region manager...
Catalina Broadband continues growth
While Rome was not built in a day, the evolution of Cable TV, Internet and WiFi service on Catalina has also taken since 1984,...
Mysterious Island: The Legendary Paul Mantz
Because of its proximity to Tinsel Town, Catalina Island’s history is inextricably linked with some of Hollywood’s most colorful characters.
Well-known celebrities like Errol Flynn,...
Avalon Rotary celebrates new officers at M Restaurant
The Avalon Rotary Club installed its new officers on July 1 for the 2013-2014 year at the M Restaurant.
Chamber of Commerce President Wayne Griffin...
Kids At Play to celebrate 20 years with gala
About 20 years ago, Sean Brannock had an idea to bring children’s theatre to Avalon.
In 1993, he started Kids At Play and debuted its...
Missing boater heading to Two Harbors is found
John Hull, the 65 year-old man who was reported missing after starting to sail to Two Harbors in Catalina as part of a group...
Mayor calls for investment in saltwater infrastructure
Mayor Bob Kennedy said Avalon needs to invest in its saltwater infrastructure at the Tuesday, July 16, City Council meeting.
The issue came up when...
