# Catalina Island internet project loses CA grant

https://laist.com/news/a-project-to-fix-catalina-islands-internet-problem-loses-a-major-grant-from-ca-what-happened

A $37.5 million grant for Catalina Island's internet project was terminated by the CPUC. The decision follows allegations of federal spending rule violations by AVX Networks. The island faces ongoing issues with remote learning and emergency response due to poor connectivity.

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Created: 2026-10-30T12:54:48.176604+00:00

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