Shoreline Crews Begin Early Staging for Winter Berms
Seal Beach, CA · October 17, 2026
Buckets and trash grabbers are out early at the First Street parking lot this morning. Once the beach cleanup wraps before noon, you have open skies and a clear weekend ahead.
The Lead
Following the council’s unanimous ratification of a seasonal emergency proclamation, Public Works and Marine Safety crews are mobilizing early to protect Old Town’s low-lying coastline. Rather than reacting to the first major winter swells, city staff is pre-positioning earth-moving machinery to build the annual sand berms that shield beachfront homes between First Street and the municipal pier.
The advance proclamation unlocks regional coordination with Orange County and state emergency offices, streamlining permits and contracting for heavy equipment. Bulldozers will start sculpting the temporary sand ramparts along the high-tide line over the coming weeks, designed to withstand winter king tides and potential storm surges. City maintenance crews have also begun clearing storm interceptors and inspecting tide gates along Ocean Avenue to ensure drainage channels stay clear before the rainy season arrives.
Local Pulse
Lifeguard Headquarters Funding Takes Center Stage City Hall Civic leaders and council candidates are evaluating community fundraising drives to replace the aging beachfront lifeguard facility.
Prescription Drug Drop Box Available Daily Safety Residents can deposit unused medications anonymously in the permanent collection bin inside the police department lobby.
What's On Around Town
Today
Forest Bathing Sensory Walk Rancho Los Alamitos (6400 E Bixby Hill Rd), Long Beach, 8:00–11:00 AM · $30 Mindful guided morning walk through historic gardens with herbal tea.
Save Our Beach Coastal Cleanup First Street Beach Parking Lot (15 1st St), 9:00–11:45 AM · Free Pitch in to keep the shoreline pristine before midday crowds arrive.
Lego Mania Mary Wilson Branch Library (707 Electric Ave), 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free All-ages open brick building and creative display on the library floor.
Chris Standring & The Hip Sway Horns Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Pkwy), 7:00–8:30 PM · $69–89 Soulful jazz guitar and live brass paired with late-dinner dining.
Tomorrow
- Legendary Sunday Brunch with DW3 Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Pkwy), 11:00 AM–1:00 PM · $44–59
- Adrian Crutchfield Live Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Pkwy), 6:30–8:00 PM
Monday
- Get Moving Storytime Mary Wilson Branch Library (707 Electric Ave), 10:30–11:30 AM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Seal Beach Yacht Club Founded in February 1961 by naval architect Daniel Callis and Police Chief Robert McClure with 65 charter members, the club helped popularize the local Cal 20 racing fleet. Today, members still run weekly Alamitos Bay regattas and year-round junior sailing clinics.
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