City of Irvine Prepares to Exit the Orange County Power Authority
Thursday, December 19, 2024 At a special meeting December 12, the Irvine City Council voted unanimously to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) in 2025, and directed numerous changes to the City’s relationship with the agency in the meantime. This decision comes after serious concerns were raised regarding Read More
Briefing Room: This season is a time for gifting and grifting
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
City Council OKs amendment updating rules for outdoor uses of Main Street
The council on Dec. 9 introduced an amendment to the outdoor uses allowed in the Main Street Specific Plan. The new rules include allowing benches instead of tables or displays. The vote was unanimous. There was no council discussion. The Planning Commission recommended the council approve the proposed changes last Read More
Seal Beach City Council extends contract with Housing Element consultant
Seal Beach city staff are still working on the state-mandated update to the Housing Element of the General Plan. “These Amendments represent time extensions only, adequate funding was included in the adopted FY 2024-25 Annual Budget,” according to the staff report by Community Development Director Alexa Smittle. The council on Read More
SBPD arrest felon with firearm identified as an AK-47
File photo On Dec. 10, the Seal Beach Police Department arrested an individual described as a felon with a loaded AK-47 in his car. In the post on Facebook, the individual was identified as “Flatbill,” an apparent reference to the baseball-style hat he wore in police photos. (His face was Read More
SBPD finds stolen car, a gun, ammo and drugs
File photo “On December 11, 2024, at approximately 0032 hours, while on routine patrol, an officer located a vehicle with a stolen plate attached in the parking lot of the motel located in the 16200 block of PCH,” wrote Seal Beach Police Lt. Julia Clasby in a Dec. 11 email. Read More
Seal Beach sends transportation spending report to OC Transportation Authority
Every year, Seal Beach must submit a yearly report on spending to the Orange County Transportation Authority to be eligible for Measure M2 funds. The Seal Beach City Council on Dec. 9 unanimously directed the city manager to submit the M2 Expenditure Report by Dec. 31. The council also adopted Read More
City Council approves extended agreement with OCTA for I-405 Improvement Project
The City Council on Dec. 9 unanimously approved an extension to the agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the I-405 Improvement Project. The agreement is now extended to June 30, 2025. This was the sixth amendment to the original agreement. “The current Agreement with approved amendments will provide Read More