Chamber takes ‘no position’ on Transit Measure

After polling their members to cite the “pros” and the “cons” of a proposed ballot measure to raise money to support a funding mechanism...

Decision 2018: The mayor’s race

In a few weeks, voters in Avalon will go to the polls to elect a mayor and two members of the city council. There...

Catalina Island Medical Center schedules public forum

Facing a critical vote on a proposed ballot initiative April 10, the Catalina Island Medical Center has scheduled a public forum March 15 at...

Officials express concern over vehicle growth

It’s probably a bit far-fetched to say Catalina Island is experiencing traffic jams, but city officials on Tuesday did express a growing frustration over...

City OKs cannabis application process

For the Islander The Avalon Council on Tuesday gave the green light to an application process that will authorize the delivery of medical marijuana in...

Catalina Island Medical Center showing financial improvement

A concerted effort by the Catalina Island Medical Center to improve services while keeping costs under control is showing up on the facility’s bottom...

Candidate forum is March 8

Avalon voters will get a chance to meet and question candidates for the municipal election at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, in the City...

Avalon pot policy expected March 6

  Avalon city officials will get their first look at proposed marijuana ordinances in the city at the Council’s next meeting in March, City Manager...

Catalina Island Medical Center showing marked improvement

  First in a series. The Catalina Island Medical Center is showing dramatic gains in revenue and customer perceptions as CEO Jason Paret has moved quickly...

Council member asks for rent ‘stabilization’ study

Council member Cinde MacGugan-Cassidy on Monday asked city officials to study the feasibility of implementing some type of rent stabilization on the island, as...