Thursday, June 12, 2025 Kick off summer in the pool with the Irvine Super Swim Lesson Friday, June 27, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Adults and children of all swimming abilities are invited to participate for free in Irvine’s largest group swim lesson in an effort to raise awareness Read More
Thursday, June 12, 2025 June 12, 2025: 1:50 p.m.: Earlier this morning, the City of Irvine was notified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that they would be conducting targeted immigration enforcement operations at several locations throughout the City. It has been confirmed that these activities are focused on Read More
On Saturday, the huge demand required two shows, one at 2 p.m. and another at 6 p.m., to satisfy the community members who hoped to enjoy filmmaking by students. Perhaps it’s been decades since such a long line of patrons waited in such long lines to enter the newly renovated Read More
Members of the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club ride the hills of Catalina Island. By D.M. Pfeiler Members of the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club recently cruised to Avalon to celebrate the club’s 60th anniversary in true island style. The weekend was filled with sunshine, laughter, and fun times. The group kicked Read More
Following a public hearing, the council on Monday, June 9, unanimously adopted the city budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. What follows are highlights from the meeting. Finance Director/Treasurer Barbara Arenado said there were a few minor changes to the document. “There were no budgetary changes from the new update,” Arenado Read More
Lifeguards watch the beach from the observation room at Lifeguard Headquarters as visitors stand on the balcony. Photo by Charles M. Kelly The Seal Beach Marine Safety Department held its second open house at Lifeguard Headquarters on Saturday, June 7. Seasonal Lifeguard Colleen Sorrenson (not shown) led a tour of Read More
The Environmental Board on June 5 took a look at the draft of the citywide environmental impact report for city’s Housing Element zoning code update. The chair of the Environmental Quality Control Board urged the public to comment early in the process rather than later. The state mandates updates to Read More
Seen here from left to right are City Council members Joe Kalmick, Patty Senecal, Nathan Steele, Lisa Landau, Capt. Jessica O’Brien, and Ben Wong. Photo by Charles M. Kelly The Seal Beach council on Monday, June 9 recognized Capt. Jessica O’Brien, commander of the Naval Weapons Station. Her tour as Read More
File photo A Seal Beach business must provide a certain amount of parking space. However, a business can work around that requirement by paying an “in lieu” fee. The “in lieu parking” program began in 1984, according to the Main Street Specific Plan as amended in 2024. “The In-Lieu Parking Read More
Dan Jamieson Monarch Nature Trail Clean Up Organizer and resident. Photo by Chris MacDonald The 1.2-mile trail which runs between Rancho Road and Edwards Street, fondly known by the locals in Huntington Beach as Monarch Nature Trail, has become the city’s newest open space recreation area. Located on the former Read More
