Live Jazz on Ocean Ave, Beach Safety Notes, and Your Saturday Guide
Seal Beach, CA · August 15, 2026
Mist is sweeping off the ocean this morning, but warm coastal waters mean ideal conditions for a Saturday stroll along the sand.
The Lead
Warm coastal waters along the shoreline have brought an influx of stingrays near the water's edge this week, prompting marine safety officials and coastal researchers to issue a friendly reminder to weekend swimmers. Lifeguards recommend practicing the "stingray shuffle" — sliding your feet through the sand rather than taking firm steps — to startle rays before stepping on them. Researchers have been active along local beaches monitoring stingray populations, noting that warm summer ocean temperatures naturally draw rays into shallow waters. For residents heading down to the sand today, lifeguard stations remain fully staffed and equipped with warm water soaks to treat any accidental stings immediately.
Local Pulse
District One Council Field Reaches Four Candidates Nominations closed for the November municipal ballot, setting up a competitive four-way race for the open council seat.
Police Lobby Kiosk Accepts Unused Prescription Medications Residents can now safely drop off unneeded prescription drugs anytime inside the police department lobby on Seal Beach Boulevard.
Today's Outlook
- High 76°F · Low 68°F — Overcast
- Expect a cool overcast sky today, making it ideal for a coastal walk.
What's On Around Town
Lego Mania Mary Wilson Library (707 Electric Ave), 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Free drop-in brick building session for families and young creators.
Long Beach: Art Fair on the Bay Bay Shore Church (5100 E The Toledo), 5:00 PM Short drive to Naples for local artwork, crafts, and community music.
B. Frank Live Jazz Bogart's Coffee House (905 Ocean Ave), 6:00–8:00 PM Classic vocal standards and trumpet tunes right off the pier.
Incendio in Concert Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Rd), 7:00 PM High-energy Latin guitar and Spanish acoustic fusion live on stage.
Spotlight & Story
- Old City Hall
- Constructed in 1929, this Mission Revival landmark originally housed the city council chambers, fire department, police jail, and local library under a single red-tiled roof. Its ground-floor hallway displays archival photographs documenting early coastal municipal life.
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