Acoustic Tunes by the Sand and Weekend Plans to Book
Seal Beach, CA · October 9, 2026
Surf is kicking up along the pier this morning, but between evening acoustic sets and calm skies ahead, the weekend arrives right on schedule.
The Lead
City leaders took another step this week to protect local waters from urban runoff, approving an $89,922 engineering contract for the 5th Street at Electric Avenue Stormwater Treatment project. Funded primarily through an Orange County Transportation Authority Measure M2 grant, the public-works effort will install a specialized hydrodynamic separator unit beneath the Bridgeport neighborhood intersection.
The underground system relies on natural gravity and water flow to capture floating litter, roadway grime, and heavy sediment before street runoff can drain directly into the ocean. It follows an identical interceptor recently built at Galleon Way, part of the town’s broader strategy to meet strict state stormwater runoff mandates without dipping into municipal reserves. With engineering support from BKF Engineers now finalized, public works staff will complete detailed construction staging and prepare bidding documents before ground crews mobilize.
Local Pulse
Coastal Hazard Advisory Stretches Through Friday Evening Weather Elevated ocean swells and morning high tides continue pushing dangerous rip currents along local beaches through late tonight.
City Leaders Ratify Winter Storm Emergency Powers City Hall Officials proactively authorized emergency contracting powers to stage heavy equipment and barrier supplies ahead of forecast El Niño weather.
General Municipal Election Ballots Arriving In Mail Community Registered voters should monitor their mailboxes this week as county officials distribute ballots for upcoming council and local races.
Today's Outlook
- High 77°F · Low 67°F — Overcast
- Mild, cloudy skies keep the afternoon comfortable without needing to pack a heavy jacket.
What's On Around Town
Today
Last First Kiss Bogart's Coffee House (905 Ocean Ave), 6:00–8:00 PM Americana and bluegrass roots music right off the waterfront.
Dear Amy: Tribute to Amy Winehouse Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Pkwy), 7:00 PM · Paid Intimate soul and jazz classics paired with an evening dinner.
Tomorrow
- Lego Mania Mary Wilson Branch Library (707 Electric Ave), 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free
- Gaslamp Grunge Night Gaslamp Long Beach (6251 E Pacific Coast Hwy), Long Beach, 7:00 PM · Paid
- Long Beach Symphony Masterworks Long Beach Terrace Theater (300 E Ocean Blvd), Long Beach, 7:30 PM · Paid
Sunday
- Sunday Night Karaoke & Music Videos Hennessey's Grill (143 Main St), 8:00–11:00 PM
Spotlight & Story
- Gum Grove Park
- Around 1900, the Pacific Electric Railway planted stands of Tasmanian blue gum eucalyptus, hoping the fast-growing timber would yield sturdy ties for the Red Car tracks. The wood warped too rapidly for rails, leaving behind the ten-acre canopy walkers wander today.
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