By SBPD Capt. Nick Nicholas For the Sun Hi Seal Beach, Over the weekend, someone reported that a counterfeit $100 bill was passed at a local garage sale. We’re incredibly grateful that the resident took the time to report this to us. When you call us directly, it gives our Read More
Hello, Seal Beach! April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month—and yes, it’s a real thing. And yes, we’re talking to you, the driver who was so focused on their phone this week they didn’t notice the fully marked black-and-white Seal Beach Police cruiser parked right next to them at the red Read More
Hi Seal Beach, License plates serve one important purpose: identifying vehicles on the road. But in an effort to protect plates from dirt, sun damage, or even just for aesthetics, some drivers install tinted, reflective, or clear plastic covers. While this might seem harmless, California law strictly prohibits most license Read More
Hi Seal Beach, Recently, a resident emailed us to report illegally parked vehicles, particularly those that they believe are oversized. While we’ve written about this topic in the past, we thought it would be a good idea to share it with the community again. Here is some information straight Read More
Yosa poses for a photo at the beach. Hi Seal Beach, Do you know that famous clip of the Beatles landing in New York in 1964 for their first U.S. visit? The 3,000 screaming fans? That’s exactly how it feels every time Facility Dog Yosa and I walk onto McGaugh Read More
Hi Seal Beach, This week, we want to discuss a small step you can take to keep the community safe and environment clean. Improperly disposing of unused or expired medications is not only hazardous to your household but also poses significant risks to the broader community. Medications left in medicine Read More
By SBPD Capt. Nick Nicholas For the Sun Hi Seal Beach, We wanted to use this week’s column to highlight some very hardworking individuals in Seal Beach. The Seal Beach Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) program had another extraordinary year in 2024, showcasing the dedication and hard work of its Read More
Happy New Year Seal Beach! We hope everyone had a joyful and safe holiday season, surrounded by loved ones. Unfortunately, the Sun ran out of room to publish our final Briefing Room of 2024 in the print edition. However, please visit https://www.sunnews.org/briefing-room-reflecting-on-2024/ to read about many of the items we Read More
Hi Seal Beach, It’s hard to believe, but this is the last Briefing Room article of 2024! As is our tradition, this year-end installment offers a recap of some of the topics and information we’ve covered over the past year. Although this is by no means a complete list, here Read More
Hi, Seal Beach! The holidays are a time of joy and generosity, but they can also attract scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. If you’re a last-minute shopper like me, you know this can also be a very stressful time. As you navigate returns and holiday sales, it’s Read More
