Groundbreaking for new museum announced
The Catalina Island Museum celebrated the 60th anniversary of its opening earlier this year, but there’s no reason to stop the champagne from flowing...
Mysterious Island: The Lost Continent of Lemuria
Some of the world’s oldest legends revolve around tales of lost continents and the civilizations (usually advanced, of course) that once inhabited them.
The...
Film Festival kicks off in style
The glamour of Hollywood descended upon Avalon on Wednesday as the five-day Catalina Film Festival got underway with the red carpet kickoff at the...
Water rationing could start in March
Avalon could go into strict water rationing in March if there is no rain, a Southern California Edison representative told the City Council Tuesday...
A conversation with Film Fest founder Ron Truppa
Ron Truppa is the founder and director of the Catalina Film Festival that runs for five days starting next Wednesday.
Ron Truppa is the founder...
Mysterious Island: Going A-Pirating in Catalina Waters
Be sure to make a note on your iPhone or in your day planner that this coming Thursday, Sept. 19, is “International Talk-Like-a-Pirate Day.” ...
Meet the new city manager
Avalon’s new city manager is best known to Islanders as a spokesman for Southern California Edison, but Ben Harvey also has a background in...
Film Festival kicks off Wednesday
The five-day Catalina Film Festival starts next Wednesday, Sept. 18, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 22. Now in its third year, the festival continues...
Senior Meals program seeks local Avalon support
The Avalon Senior Meals and Meals on Wheels Program are seeking personal donations and Avalon business support. Help from local individuals and business sponsorships...
2013 Catalina Air Show flies again
The City of Avalon has granted the Scheyden Catalina Air Show a permit to reschedule the event, Oct. 26 and 27 of this year....
