Planning for the return of visitors

Island groups discuss plans for helping Catalina make a comeback With the lifting of the...

Council considers the year ahead

Though optimistic, members see challenges to business, and the city’s financial future Avalon City Council...

Scoops has old recipes for its new ice cream

Recently, Scoops Ice Cream owner Jerry Dunn said he mentioned to someone that has lived in Avalon for over 40 years that...

Avalon’s COVID cases climb

Positive tests increase by 30 in one week as regional lockdown begins Hotels may only...

Los Angeles County stops outdoor restaurant dining

Impact on local economy not yet known Outdoor restaurant dining in LA County (which includes...

Avalon officials announce sea rise survey

Coastal Commission requires cities to plan for sea level change The city of Avalon is...

Pandemic’s unexpected impact on Catalina

Mayor says island likely changed forever While the pandemic has brought its share of misery...

Council approves tight 2020-21 budget

The Avalon City Council unanimously approved the proposed budget for 2020-21 at the council’s Oct. 6 meeting. To oversimplify:...

City Council extends outdoor dining

Avalon votes to allow temporary dining up to December 15 Avalon City Council has extended...

Coyote Joe’s owner: it’s time to support each other

Coyote Joe’s owner Ronald H. Bevins recently responded to the Catalina Islander’s ongoing series on the state of the Catalina dining industry....