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Brown berets occupying Catalina Island
Catalina Connection

FAST FACTS: The Brown Berets occupy Avalon

AVALON — Aug. 30, 2017 will mark the 45-year anniversary of one of the most bizarre moments in Avalon and Catalina Island history. More than two-dozen Brown Berets attempted to

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Hatch Chile Festival returns to Avalon in September

AVALON — One of New Mexico’s most famous exports – no, not ‘Breaking Bad’ – will be featured at one of Avalon’s Mexican eateries as part of an annual festival

Hotel Atwater Catalina Island
Catalina Connection

Hotel Atwater to begin renovations

AVALON — One of the oldest hotels in Avalon will have an updated look by the start of the next decade, as Hotel Atwater plans to renovate its property during

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Catalina Connection

Catalina Island Boater Resources

Avalon Harbor Department 310-510-0535 VHF Ch. 12 and 16 24-hour service   Isthmus Harbor Department 310-510-4253 VHF Ch. 9 (Two Harbors)   L.A. County Lifeguard/Paramedic Rescue Boat 310-510-0856 VHF Ch.

Catalina Island
Catalina Connection

Catalina Issue: Things To Do on Catalina Island

Moor your boat at Avalon Harbor Snorkel at Lover’s Cove Rent a boat, kayak, standup paddleboard or pedal boat Rent a jet ski (seasonal) Go fishing Go parasailing Visit the

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Catalina Connection

Catalina Conservancy celebrates 45th anniversary

CATALINA ISLAND — One of the oldest and largest land trust organizations in Southern California is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, commemorating about five decades of managing and preserving