‘Bookies’ track Detective Stillwell
By Wendy Hein
Part-time Islander, Wendy Gray Hein recently hosted the “Bookies” at her Avalon...
Catalina Island Health chief operating officer updates council on hospital
Catalina Island Health’s chief operating officer had good news for the Avalon City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Tim...
Newport Beach mayor to paddle from Catalina to Newport Beach
On Friday, Sept. 13, Newport Beach Mayor Hon. Joe Stapleton will undertake an ambitious 30-mile paddle across open ocean—from Catalina Island to...
Film Festival to honor Ken Jeong
The 15th Annual Catalina Film Festival (CFF) has announced that actor, comedian, writer and producer Ken Jeong will...
Public on vacation proposed rental rules
Part two of two.
Last week the Avalon City Council approved the introduction of an ordinance updating the rules...
City introduces vacation rental update
Part one of two.
The Avalon City Council on Aug. 5 unanimously introduced an ordinance updating the rules for...
Fishing Derby contestant hauls in 26
For the Islander
A total of 18 kids from Hermosa Beach, New York, and Idaho Falls joined the community...
Avalon to advance CIMC $1.1 million
The City Council last week approved an advance of more than $1.1 million from the General Fund to the local hospital. The...
Artists make a second excursion to Catalina
A second group of artists gathered on Catalina Island recently to put their artistic skills to work on capturing the beauty of...
Community Cleanup Crew
The recent Catalina Community Cleanup had six volunteers (human), and one wonderful pup. The group managed to collected 67 lbs. of trash...
