The Planning Commission on Monday, July 15, approved a minor use permit for a proposed take-out on restaurant on PCH. The vote was unanimous. City staff had recommended approval. Background “Steve Holguin is requesting to establish a take-out restaurant, Seal Beach Teriyaki, within a 1,000-square-foot commercial suite located in PCH Read More
The California Coastal Commission approved Seal Beach’s Short Term Rental Program on Thursday, July 11. Technically, the CCC approved a coastal development permit to authorize the city program. Coastal Commission had staff recommended approving the report, with conditions. (See “Short term rentals on July 11 CCC agenda,” at sunnews.org.) One Read More
Surf therapist/volunteer David Gins teaching a young girl how to surf. A Walk On Water held recently north of the Huntington Beach Pier provided tons of smiles and high fives for kids with autism and down syndrome who received free surfing lessons from trained surf instructors and volunteers. Since Read More
Fr. Robert Vidal saying a mass. Editor’s Note: A special mass will be held at the Crystal Cathedral, 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, on Tuesday, July 23, for Father Bob. Mass begins at 10:00 a.m. Father Bob passed away this week after a long illness. By Greg Hardesty To Read More
File art Callifornia Senate Bill 1037 would impose fines on cities that don’t have a compliant Housing Element. The fines could range from $10,000 to $50,000 a month, according to the League of California Cities. The Legislative Council’s Digest confirms those figures. According to leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, the bill is in Read More
The City Council on Monday, July 22, will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning Code, according to a recent legal notice. The council will also hold a public hearing on whether to authorize getting Federal funds for the Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals Read More
Seal Beach Police Chief Michael Henderson. The police chief recently presented the Chamber of Commerce with good news about crime stats and challenging news about budget cuts. Overall crime was down from 2023 to 2024 (though retail crime has increased). Meanwhile, inflation and budget cuts have effected the Seal Beach Read More
Dear Capt. Nicholas, Last week, I saw two young bicyclists go through the four-way stop at Central and Main without slowing, let alone stopping. I’m glad it was a rare moment when that intersection was free of cars. This morning, while walking on the Main Street sidewalk, I had to Read More
