Snakes, frogs, and lizards … oh my!
Snakes, amphibians, and lizards (otherwise known as herpetofauna) are some of the most understudied wildlife taxa and can be very sensitive to...
Three Generation Family Reunion
Courtesy Photo
Pictured on Easter Sunday is a three-generation family reunion of longtime (50+ year) Avalon summer residents Mary...
April art festival called a success
Catalina Art Association to open retail shop April 30
This year’s Art and Crafts Festival turned out to be...
Sheriff’s Log: April 14 to April 20, 2022
Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the period of April 14 to April 20, 2022.
Love Catalina announces new stakeholder survey
As the tourism sector continues to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, increased demand presents challenges and opportunities for Catalina’s residents, businesses,...
Avalon welcomes cruise ship Disney Wonder
Catalina Island welcomed Disney Wonder to the port of Avalon for the first time on Thursday, March 31. In accordance with maritime...
Avalon Council OKs contract to redesign city’s website
The Avalon council this week unanimously approved a one-year contract with CivicPlus to redesign the city website. The contract is for a...
Council approves encroachment permits
The City Council approved two encroachment permits on adjacent Beacon Street properties this week. The council approved them in separate votes, but...
Sheriff’s Log: March 31 to April 6, 2022
Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the period of March 31 to April 6, 2022.