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Hurricane Rick brings an extra Cruise Ship to Catalina Island
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Hurricane Rick, once a Category Five storm off the Mexican Coast, has resulted in an extra cruise ship call this week. The increase brings a total of four cruise ships to Catalina Island this week.
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Peaceful Protest at Pebbly Beach
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Friday, October 02, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Friday at noon, locals and Island friends protested the closure of Pebbly Beach Road. The group, on foot, some pushing baby strollers, riding bicycles, wheelchairs and others driving the road in golf carts, traveled from Cabrillo Mole to the Buffalo Nickel at Pebbly Beach.
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2009 Catalina Outrigger Channel Crossing
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - More than 1,000 canoe paddlers from around the globe are going to be competing in the 2009 Catalina Channel Crossing US Championships the weekend of September 12 and 13, 2009.
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61st Annual Catalina Ski Race
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Monday, July 06, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The 61st annual Catalina Ski Race begins July 11th at 8:53 a.m. sharp. Boats ranging from 18- to 43-feet will pull skiers from ages 12 to 77 from Long Beach to Catalina Island and back. The Catalina Ski Race is an exhilarating yet grueling test of athlete, equipment, team and racing boats.
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Easter Sonrise Services
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Saturday, April 11, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - 6:00 a.m. - Easter Sonrise Service will be held at Descanso Beach. The service is sponsored by Avalon Community Church, Catalina Bible Church and St. Catherine's Parish.
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Avalon Harbor Office Remodel Begins
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Construction has begun on the remodel and expansion of the City of Avalon Harbor Master's office located on the green pleasure pier. The office will expand nine-feet on the front and five-feet on the backside. The additional area will include a new Harbor Master's office, conference room, lunchroom, an expanded area for the harbor patrolmen to do their logs and a more efficient and user-friendly space for boaters.
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Construction of New Avalon Community Begins
Built exclusively for full-time residents.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - For those who live and work on Catalina Island, affordable housing can present a serious challenge. It's a difficult dilemma-you either have to squeeze your family into very small quarters, or pay a premium for a house that vastly exceeds your budget and needs. On the island, it seems to be one extreme or the other. There is little or no middle ground. At least, that's the way it has been until now.
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American Cetacean Society Whale Watching Trip Around Catalina Island
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Join the American Cetacean Society for a day long trip around Catalina Island on the Catalina Flyer to watch the migration of the magnificent gray whales. The members of the Orange County Chapter sponsor the all day trip around Catalina Island, so people have an opportunity to see the whales migrating without so much interaction with boats along the shore.
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Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors, Catalina Island
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Sunday, October 05, 2008
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Arrrrg! The pirates chanted and the canons sounded at the 19th annual Buccaneer Days in Two Harbors, Catalina Island. The annual event is held the first weekend of October. The Isthmus harbor fills with boats flying pirate flags and pirates partying onboard and on shore.
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49th U.S. Outrigger Catalina Channel Crossing
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - More than 1,000 canoe paddlers from around the globe competed in the 2008 Catalina Channel Crossing US Championships the weekend of September 6 and 7, 2008.
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