New Tools Help Neighbors Map Local Wildlife Sightings

Seal Beach, CA · September 20, 2026

Grey skies are settling over the coastline this morning, giving us a gentle start to Sunday. Whether you are strolling down toward the water or tuning up an instrument for tonight's open mic, there is no rush to beat the sun today.

The Lead

Recent sightings of coyotes ambling across residential Old Town streets, particularly along Fourth Street near River’s End Park, have reignited neighborhood conversations about living alongside coastal wildlife. While porch appearances can startle early morning dog walkers, animal control officials and Cal State Long Beach biologists emphasize that late summer and early autumn mark the natural season when juvenile coyotes disperse and forage alongside adults.

To separate social media chatter from verified trends, the Seal Beach Police Department is urging residents to route all encounters directly through the city’s dedicated coyote reporting portal and the MySealBeach mobile app. The platform maps sightings, flags persistent attractants like accessible trash or fallen fruit, and directs officers to problem spots. Wildlife coordinators will review the incoming heat maps this fall to adjust targeted patrols and neighborhood education efforts.

Local Pulse

Chamber Welcomes New Leadership for Coming Year Business The chamber installed its new governing board this week, prioritizing local shop visibility and coastal downtown merchant retention.
Parks Commission Prepares for Wednesday Evening Session Parks Commissioners gather at City Hall midweek to review upcoming recreation programming schedules and neighborhood sports facility upgrades.
Planning Commission Cancels Scheduled Monday Evening Meeting City Hall City officials removed Monday’s regular session from the calendar, pushing pending development and zoning reviews to next month.

Today's Outlook

High 75°F · Low 66°F — Overcast
- Grab a light windbreaker for your morning boardwalk stroll before the clouds thin out.

What's On Around Town

Today

Sunday Jazz Brunch Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Pkwy), 11:00 AM · Paid Live soul and R&B paired with brunch classics.
Pets Ahoy Anniversary Celebration Seal Beach Yacht Club (255 N Marina Dr), Long Beach, Noon–5:00 PM Waterfront gathering supporting local animal rescues with raffles and live music.
Sunday Open Mic Night American Legion Post 716 (3252 Florista St), Los Alamitos, 6:00–8:00 PM · Free Grab the microphone or bring your instrument for an open acoustic jam.

Tomorrow

Marine Scholarship Golf Tournament Old Ranch Country Club (3901 Lampson Ave), 8:00 AM · Paid
Celebrate Colombia Workshop Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave), Long Beach, 5:00–6:00 PM · Free
Los Alamitos City Council Meeting Los Alamitos Council Chamber (3191 Katella Ave), Los Alamitos, 6:00 PM · Free

Tuesday

Seeds of Resilience: The Story of Long Beach Civic Center Plaza (411 W Ocean Blvd), Long Beach, 2:00–7:00 PM · Free
Tote Bag & Apron Painting Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W Broadway), Long Beach, 4:00–6:00 PM · Free
Tuesday Open Mic Night Bogart’s Coffee House (905 Ocean Ave), 7:00–9:00 PM · Free

Spotlight & Story

California Seashell Company
- Founded on Main Street by collector Harry Condo in 1952 and acquired by John and Lisa Haney in 1992, this storefront has spent over seven decades stocking local shelves with genuine starfish, abalone specimens, and vintage nautical curios.

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