Remington sea lion returns to the sea
Remington is among the sea lions released back into the wild on Aug. 3. (The arrow points at Remington.) Remington the sea lion was released at about 7:30 a.m., Aug. 3 by Darin Denos with help and instructions from Shawn Abbey from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Remington was part Read More
18th annual ‘Electric Magic Classic Rock Beach Fest’ set for Aug. 24
Local resident Shawn Kelly, lead singer for Led Zepland tribute band, will be back on stage at the Sunset Beach Community Center Aug. 24 for the 18th annual “Electric Magic Classic Rock Beach Fest” event. For the 18th time, Sunset Beach resident Barbara D’Angelo has again organized an “electric” event Read More
LB Open comes down to playoff hole
Aaron Grimes drives the 10th fairway during Sunday’s final round. Photo by Ted Apodaca The return of the Long Beach Open Golf Tournament after a COVID-induced hiatus after 2019 was a welcomed event for the players, and probably could not have ended in a more exciting way. The final day Read More
Be a Rock Star in someone’s life – donate blood
The Red Cross will carry out all blood donations, and you can be assured that giving blood is a safe and short process. The Seal Beach Knights of Columbus will be back for life-saving blood donations when they host a summer blood drive with the Orange County Chapter of the Read More
Planners OK proposed porches
Seal Beach Planners this week approved two minor use permits to allow a porch to exceed 50% of the width of front façade for each of two proposed single-family homes in Old Town. Because the matter related to two proposed houses, the Planning Commission had to approve a separate resolution Read More
Seal Beach Planners OK medical clinic expansion
Following a public hearing, the Planning Commission on Monday, Aug. 5, approved a conditional use permit to expand a medical clinic located near Leisure World. The vote was unanimous. All five commissioners were present Monday night. Only the applicant spoke during the public hearing. Elmira Shojaei said about 30% of Read More
Celebrate Benny the Cat’s birthday and raise funds for kitty rescue
Benny is turning 7. Benny the Cat, a feline ambassador of love, hope and resilience, is excited to announce his upcoming seventh birthday party and fundraiser. The event is organized by Helen Sanders CatPAWS, a nonprofit feline rescue organization based in Seal Beach. It takes place Saturday, Aug. 24, from Read More