Mysterious Island:THE CLEMENTE MONSTER
“Mystery of waters, never slumbering Sea!”
— James Montgomery
Ask the average person on the street to name a few of the most legendary, elusive and...
Two crimes temporarily disrupt falconry program
Two separate crimes caused the Avalon falconry program a temporary setback this week. First someone stole the falconer’s equipment and then someone injured one...
Pat Jamieson passes away
The Catalina Islander is sad to report that Pat Jamieson passed away this week, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 25, following...
Mysterious Island: George Shatto’s Dirty Trick
This year being Avalon’s Centennial, it seems only fitting I throw in a column or two on Avalon’s early history.
If you’re not a history...
Catalina in Stage 1 water rationing
If you want a glass of water in an Avalon restaurant, you will have to ask for one.
Avalon is now in Stage 1 Water...
Gustafson is Avalon Sheriff’s Station Volunteer of Year
Avalon Sheriff’s Station and the community they serve appreciate the time and effort of its many volunteers.
“The dedication and commitment of these men...
Former resident finds mom on Catalina Islander cover
They say every picture tells a story.
Fred Lavelle Casstevens had plenty of stories come to mind when he got his subscribed copy of last...
Centennial fun continues this week
The Avalon Centennial Week Celebration continues today with an old fashioned fish fry. The City of Avalon Centennial Celebration Schedule of Events for the...
Council adopts higher sewer, salt water fees
The Avalon City Council unanimously adopted higher sewer and salt water fees Tuesday night, June 18. The increase required a four-fifths vote to pass...
Avalon to kick off its 100th birthday celebration June 20
Avalon kicks off its Centennial celebration next Thursday, with a festival and street fair on Crescent Avenue. It will be the start of week...
