Catalina Express is changing its commuter program starting on Jan. 6, 2025. “Commuter books will be sold on an individual ...

The Avalon City Council on Dec. 17 voted unanimously to receive and file the Development Impact Fees Annual Report. The report, required by state law, covered the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024.

The Avalon City Council on Dec. 17 authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Bluewater Marine and Dock Specialties Inc. to replace the Barbara Pearson Public Dock. The agreement is for a ...

The City Council on Dec. 17 authorized Avalon staff to publish a request for proposals for the Civic Center Housing Project. The vote was unanimous. Councilmember Mary Schickling was absent.

Avalon School celebrated its centennial with a gala and multi-class reunion on Dec. 7, in the Casino ballroom and was ...

Photo courtesy of John Long The late Lolo Saldana and a customer. Walking from home to the post office to pick up the mail was only a 5-minute walk. Lolo’s shop was right along the way. The wife was ...

The City Council adopted the Annual Growth Policy for 2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Municipal Code requires the council to decide how much growth and what type of growth the city will allow, according ...

The Catalina Islander is a weekly community newspaper serving Avalon, Catalina Island (California), and its mainland friends. Rooted deeply in our community for nearly a century, The Islander has been ...

The City Council on Dec. 17 authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Hellas Construction Inc. to improve Joe Machado Field. The maximum cost of the project is $60,000, according to the ...