Huell Howser, Island friend, dies
Catalina lost a true friend this week.
Huell Howser, host of the popular, long-running KCET TV show “California’s Gold,” died on Monday, Jan. 7, at...
Pebbly Beach Road reopens
A long chapter in Avalon history closed in late December when Pebbly Beach Road reopened.
On Thursday, Dec. 20, Santa Catalina Island Company CEO Randall...
Mysterious Island: Keller’s dive
The people of Catalina can rightfully boast about the role their Island has played in the development of at least two of the world’s...
CIMC group to shoot for stars at third Oscar Night
The Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation will be returning to the red carpet on Sunday, Feb. 24, for its third annual An Evening With...
Kids at Play begins its 20th season
The winter/spring session of Kids at Play’s 20th season will begin at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Tremont Hall.
Kids at Play has brought...
Conservancy gives Airport-in-the-Sky hangar a facelift
The hangar at the Airport-in-the-Sky was recently treated to a fresh coat of white paint and general refurbishment.
Most of the work was completed the...
Lancers capture 2nd place in annual Catalina Classic
Avalon boys basketball team attempt to capture third straight win falls short
By Steve Hall
The Avalon Boys Varsity basketball team came up short in their...
Lions present top award to Mel Dinkel
About 40 Avalon Lions Club members and their significant others gathered at the Catalina Yacht Club to close out the year’s activities with their...
Good year for Unloved Gift Shop
As we enter 2013, the Avalon Hospital Auxiliary Unloved Gift Shop has continued its history of making a meaningful contribution to the Catalina Island...
Catalina Year in Review 2012: December
Pro football comes to Island
The inaugural Catalina Kickoff Classic pro-football game featured the Coyotes against the SoCal Elite at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec....








