Artist of the Week: Kenn Backhaus
Plein-Air Artist Kenn Backhaus returns to Catalina Island for the third year in a row as one of the featured artists in the “Catalina:...
Cruise ship counts up 47 percent in May
Catalina visits from cruise ship passengers were up 47 percent in May, according to the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce. Overall, May 2013 cross-channel...
Imagine Catalina: a blueprint for the Island’s future
The following is the fifth and last in a series on why the Catalina Island Conservancy was created, its unique history and mission.
Keeping the...
Avalon’s Class of 2013 graduates
Avalon High School’s class of 2013 celebrated their matriculation on Thursday when they graduated. The ceremonies were highlighted by Valdectorian Brianda Gonzalez and the...
City may hike its sewer and salt water rates
Avalon’s sewer and salt water fees are likely to increase to offset the cost of mandated repairs to the city’s water systems.
The Avalon City...
Mysterious Island:The Strange Case of Paul Nelson
Many a time you have read in this column of our long tradition of folklore regarding the sightings of UFOs here on Catalina Island.
Ever...
Update: June Pat Morrow Celebration of Life to be rescheduled
The Celebration of Life for Pat Morrow that was scheduled for Saturday, June 29, has been cancelled. Ralph Morrow, her husband, announced the cancellation...
Outdoor exploration is for everyone on Catalina
The following is the fourth in a series on why the Catalina Island Conservancy was created, its unique history and mission.
The Catalina Island Conservancy...
Wharfage fees waived for birthday passengers
The Avalon City Council extended the waiver of wharfage fees for passengers participating in the Catalina Express free birthday ride program at the agency’s...
Two Harbors Summer Wine Festival set
Representing more than 30 wineries and featuring some of California’s finest wines, the event is aimed at appealing to every connoisseur’s palate. Also included...
