Keeping you current, one wave at a time! | | September 28 - October 11, 2025 | |
Mosquitos with West Nile Virus Detected in Seal Beach
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed mosquito samples infected with West Nile virus (WNv) in the City of Seal Beach.
Residents, park guests, sports leagues, and outdoor event attendees are advised to take precautions and wear mosquito repellent when these mosquitoes are most active (dawn or dusk).
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HOME AND YARD
- Aedes mosquitoes thrive indoors and can lay eggs in and around containers, vases and even bamboo plants.
- Keep plant saucers dry.
- Keep your pet's water dishes clean.
- Don't over water your plants.
- Use EPA certified mosquito repellent and apply before going outside.
- Wear long-sleeved clothing to prevent bites.
- Connect with your neighbors and spread the word about mosquito prevention.
- Don't give mosquitoes a biting chance. Be diligent and make source reduction a weekly routine.
For more information visit: mosquitoessuck.org
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SB Tennis & Pickleball Center Open House
The Seal Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center is hosting a special Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to explore the facility, try your hand at tennis or the fast-growing sport of pickleball, and maybe even walk away with some amazing prizes.
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Learn About Your Different Trash Containers
Take a look at this helpful graphic to show which kinds of waste should be placed in each of your different trash containers.
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Learn About Lithium-Ion Batteries
Charge Into Fire Safety for Fire Prevention Week! Before buying or charging devices like e-bikes, scooters, or power tools, check that they have a certification mark from a recognized testing lab. Always use the correct charger and replace damaged cords right away. Charge large devices outdoors on a flat, dry surface away from anything flammable. Never toss batteries in the trash: instead, recycle them at a proper battery recycling center. Visit call2recycle.org to find a drop-off location near you.
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SB Tennis & Pickleball Center Open House
The Seal Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center is hosting a special Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to explore the facility, try your hand at tennis or the fast-growing sport of pickleball, and maybe even walk away with some amazing prizes.
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Pickle-Ball-O ween "Fest"
The Seal Beach Pickleball Association is hosting a Pickle-Ball-O ween "Fest"! on Saturday, October 25th at 5:30 PM for a night of eerie pickleball fun at the SB Pickleball Center. Enjoy ghostly beats, wicked drinks, and devilish food. Come in costume for our contest and try your luck with our raffles! It's $45 per person for a hauntingly good time. Don't be a scaredy-cat, come join us! Grab your spot now: givebutter.com/102525
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Adult Sports
The Men's Tag-up-Tuesdays Summer League concluded on Tuesday, September 30th. Reigning champs, Hennessey’s has now extended their streak to four consecutive titles in the Seal Beach Softball League. Can they take it to five or will someone dethrone the champs?
| | Sign up for the next Fall Season for both Men’s and Coed Softball, by clicking here, which starts on Tuesday, 10/21 and Thursday, 10/23, respectively. The deadline for team registration will be on Monday, October 13th. Sign your team up soon, as spots are limited. | |
Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center
The Seal Beach Pickleball Association has started accepting donations for a memorial brick program to be installed at the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. Bricks can be purchased and installed at the facility as a lasting tribute. The brick area will be an enhancement to the facility and will allow users to continue creating long-term memories. Bricks can be purchased through the QR code provided here.
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General Maintenance on Zoeter Field
Recreation Staff dedicated time into performing general maintenance on Zoeter Field, including repainting the dugout benches and backstop, providing a better environment for our users.
| | | The Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation will offer their last guided tour of Old Town Seal Beach on October 25th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. It will be a special Founders Day Halloween Tour. Registration is required (limit 16 people). Register at: https://sbhrf.net/main-st-tours/ | | |
Department Highlights
There are currently 2,100 users registered for the Senior Transportation Program. The program is available for Seal Beach residents ages 60 years and older and consists of a pre-fixed shuttle route and Yellow Cab Taxi service. To register for the program, please visit www.sealbeachca.gov or contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 431-2527 X 1307.
There are currently 472 pickleball members and 66 tennis members at the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. To sign up for a membership, please contact staff at the Center, or call (562) 598-8624 for more information
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Fall 2025 Shoreline Brochure
The Fall 2025 Shoreline Brochure is available on the City's website here.
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- Recreation Staff continues an on-going effort to provide our seniors who dine through the Congregate Meals Program in partnership with Meals on Wheels - Orange County at the North Seal Beach Community Center.
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On September 26th, seniors were greeted by Ally, a career change guide dog, who is a certified therapy dog.
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Recently, on October 3rd, Dr. Pearson with Primary Care Associates of California donated his time with his team to provide a bone density education talk along with onsite bone density exams.
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Senior Lunch Café
The Seal Beach Lunch Program is provided by Meals on Wheels Orange County (OC), which is held at the North Seal Beach Community Center. The Dine-In Lunch Café takes place Monday - Friday from 11:00am- 12:00pm. The Dine-In Lunch Program is open to adults ages 60 and older, with a suggested donation for lunch is $3.00 per meal. For any additional questions, please contact Nathan Caukin at (562) 431-2527 ext. 1390 or visit our webpage by clicking here.
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Seal Beach Senior Services Fall 2025 Guide
The Seal Beach Senior Services Fall 2025 guide is available online here and at our community centers. This guide provides consolidated information for all available programs that the City offers for seniors. For any additional questions, please contact Nathan Caukin at (562) 431-2527 ext. 1390.
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Updated Water & Sewer Rates Effective September 1, 2025
Beginning September 1, 2025, updated water and sewer rates will go into effect as part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving essential infrastructure. These rate adjustments are necessary to support system upgrades, cover rising operational costs, and ensure continued delivery of safe, reliable water and wastewater services. By making these investments now, we can avoid more costly emergency repairs in the future and continue providing the high levels of service our residents expect and deserve.
We encourage residents and businesses to review the new rate structure at 2025-2026 Rates.pdf
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Routine Sewer Cleaning
Our Utilities Division is comprised of potable water and sanitary sewer professionals who work diligently to ensure that both systems run smoothly. Our sanitary sewer crew goes out every day and cleans the City’s sewer mains using a specialized commercial vehicle to clear blockages. The work is completed by providing a high-pressure water spray into the interior of the mainline pipe to scour the edges for a proper channel of flow. This preventative measure not only extends the usable life of a pipeline but also serves as a vital part of ensuring that no sewer backups occur within the city.
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Library Maintenance Update
Our Maintenance team recently completed an important repair at the Mary Wilson Library.
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Teamwork at Zoeter Park the Ballfield
Our Maintenance crew teamed up with the Community Services Division to spruce up the Zoeter Park ballfield!
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Keeping Signs in Shape
Our Maintenance team is always on the move, making sure City signs stay clear, visible, and properly positioned.
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Keeping Our City Clean
Our Maintenance team works hard to tackle graffiti whenever it appears throughout the city.
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Work Order Request App
Hey Seal Beach! MySealBeach: Your City in the Palm of Your Hand is available to you for all your service needs. During City Hall closures, regular business hours or after hours we have an easier way of reporting a work request. The app allows you to report the issue directly to our utilities and maintenance teams. Scan the QR Code below and be part of ensuring that Seal Beach remains a great place to live.
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Highlights
Communication Center phone calls from the last 7 days:
- 911 calls: 518
- Non-Emergency calls: 1,989
- Total Calls: 2,507
Calls for service handled over the last 7 days for all agencies:
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Lifeguard Activities
16 Rescues, 25 Medical Aids, 1 Major Medical Aids, 77 Enforcement Actions, 10 Boat Rescues
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Department Updates
Night call-out
On Saturday night, we received a call at midnight regarding a rescue situation. An intoxicated fisherman had jumped off the pier. MSO Matt Corb quickly responded and, without hesitation, jumped into the water to assist. The fisherman was clinging to a life ring thrown by a bystander, and thanks to Matt’s swift action, the individual was safely brought to shore. Great job, Matt!
Grant Awarded for Beach Access Equipment
We are pleased to share that our grant request to the Orange County Coastkeepers has been approved! We applied for $30,000 in funding to install a new beach access mat near 1st Street, aimed at improving accessibility for all beachgoers. We will now begin working through the project details with the goal of having the new mats installed by early 2026.
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Chief Henderson featured in the Sun Newspaper
Check out the October 2nd Sun Newspaper article by David N. Young, Chief Henderson engaging with our Seal Beach community.
Read the article here.
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Seal Beach Police Dept. Chief Henderson takes to the streets
To the table, in fact, to engage everyday citizens
By David N. Young
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October 2, 2025
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Congratulations Nick Nicholas!
Captain Nick Nicholas of the Seal Beach Police Department, California has been honored as one of the 2025 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 40 Under 40 Awardees. This recognition is a testament to his exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to modern, inclusive policing. International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
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Department Updates
- Yosa, Lt. Clasby, Capt. Nicholas, and COP Team Officers Fisher and Rael-Brook visited the Seal Beach Playgroup preschool to share Halloween safety tips (costume visibility, crossing at corners, checking treats) and general safety reminders; Yosa was the star guest and was gently petted by every child, reinforcing positive, trauma-informed engagement with young residents.
- Hosted the monthly Volunteers in Policing (VIPS) meeting, providing department updates, upcoming event needs, training opportunities, and recognition of recent volunteer contributions, while fielding Q&A to keep the team aligned with current priorities.
- Captain Nicholas delivered a “Surviving Gun Violence” presentation to P.E.O. International, covering situational awareness, immediate action steps, bleeding control basics, and post-incident recovery/resilience, tailored for community members and civic leaders.
- Launched the four-week VIP Academy to prepare future volunteers for field service—including radio etiquette, records basics, traffic control, and community outreach—with 20 prospective VIPS actively participating in classroom and hands-on modules.
- Attended the monthly PTA meeting to strengthen school-police partnerships, share safety updates and upcoming initiatives, and gather parent feedback to inform targeted education and presence around campuses and events.
- The Seal Beach Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. This grant is specifically designed to enhance roadway safety for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians throughout our community. The awarded funds will support a variety of traffic safety initiatives, including:
- DUI checkpoints and enforcement operations
- Directed traffic enforcement in high-risk areas
- Cell phone violation enforcement during April 2026
- Targeted efforts to address illegal street racing in Orange County
- Collaborative DUI enforcement operations with neighboring law enforcement agencies
- Bicycle safety enforcement and education
- These grant funds are essential in allowing the Seal Beach Police Department to dedicate officers and resources to proactive traffic safety efforts. Through this support, we remain committed to making our streets safer for everyone who lives, works, and travels in Seal Beach.
- On this year's Walk to School Day, the Seal Beach Police Department participated alongside students, staff, and families of McGaugh Elementary School. Officers joined the walk to help ensure a safe route, foster positive relationships with the community, and support the event’s message of health and safety. National Walk to School Day is an annual event that promotes safe, healthy, and environmentally-friendly habits by encouraging students, families, and community members to walk to school. The day highlights the importance of physical activity, pedestrian safety, and community engagement.
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