Beachwood BBQ Generates Buzz

Our hometown favorite, Beachwood BBQ, is featured in this month’s Entrepreneur Magazine.   This local hot spot, famous not only for it’s BBQ but it’s selection of rare and unique Microbrews is now getting attention from around the country for it’s live “Hopcam”.  

The owners of Beachwood BBQ decided to set up the “Hopcam”after finding that updating the website daily was too big of a task.   By setting up a live cam, website visitors are now able to visit the  Beachwood BBQ website any time of day to see the selection of beers on tap.  See Hop Cam here.    Seems this feature is a hit and not just for Seal Beach locals.   According to the article in Entrepreneur, the owners were suprised to receive emails from people on the East Coast saying they check the Hopcam everyday!

To read the full article in Entrepreneur click here.   To get a taste of Beachwood’s delicious BBQ or any of the beers on tap, just head down to 131 ½ Main St. in Seal Beach.

No you’re not dreaming! It’s OC Happy Hour Week!

APRIL 12th-18th, 2009

No you’re not dreaming there really is an Orange County Happy Hour Week!  Started by the founders of Orange County Restaurant week, Happy Hour Week will feature great drinks and deals at restaurants and bars throughout Orange County. 

Enjoy a week of fabulous drinks and appetizers at amazing prices through-out Orange County all day…all week long! You will be able to search HappyHourWeek.com for all participating restaurants and bars.  During tax time everyone needs a little motivation to get happy, we’ve created the perfect event “Happy Hour Week”. This is a great time for restaurants, eateries and bars to get creative with their drinks and bring out the inner mixologist. Come up with delicious and creative appetizers and tapas to go with that drink at a special price ALL DAY, EVERYDAY during restaurant week.

This will be a week to remember by every local 21 and over. Some restaurants will dazzle guest with various entertainment others will just dazzle with delicious creative and original drinks and eats. Happy Hour Week is set to become a tradition that is welcomed every year to come. Have fun with it and enjoy Happy Hour Week!

For more information visit the Happy Hour website.

Obama Lands at Long Beach Airport for Trip Back to DC

Air Force One Lands at Long Beach Airport

Thousands of people lined the streets and fences surrounding Long Beach Airport to watch Airforce One land at 3:05 pm today.    Shortly after landing five military helicopters took to the air, one of which was reportedly carrying President Obama to Orange County for his appearance this afternoon. 

The President will be in town for two days with multiple stops throughout Southern California.  Obama’s first visit to Southern California as President of the United States will include a town hall meeting in Costa Mesa on Wednesday, a tour the Edison International Vehicle Electrics Plant in Pomona, a town hall meeting in LA and an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Thursday.

Long Beach beaches still closed Monday due to sewage spill

According to a report by ABC7, beaches along the coast in Long Beach are still closed today, due to sewage contamination.  The beach became contaminated on Saturday after sewage spilled out of manhole cover in Pasadena and flowed into the Los Angeles river which ultimately drains in Long Beach.   Experts estimate 22,000 gallons of sewage overflowed due to a back up in the sewer system blamed on a grease plug.   To read more about the ABC report visit ABC7.

President Obama to Land in Long Beach, Visit Orange County

The Press Telegram reported today that President Barack Obama will be landing at Long Beach airport on Wednesday at 3pm.  

The President will be in town for two days with multiple stops throughout Southern California.  Obamas first visit to Southern California as President of the United States will include a town hall meeting in Costa Mesa on Wednesday, a tour the Edison International Vehicle Electrics Plant in Pomona, a town hall meeting in LA and an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Thursday. 

Both Town Hall events are free to the public but you must have a ticket and tickets are very limited.  To find out more information about tickets for either event visit Orange County Town Hall or LA Town Hall.

Long Beach Studios deal to purchase Boeing Plant delayed

The anticipated sale of the Boeing Aircraft plant to Long Beach Studios LLC has been delayed.  Boeing Realty spokesman Glen Golightly told LBreport.com Sunday (March 8th, 2009) that the proposed sale had fallen out of escrow.  Mr. Golightly stated, “We’re continuing to talk with Long Beach Studios but we also want to put the property on the market.”

Jay Samit, Former Executive Vice President of Sony Corporation of America and now CEO of Long Beach Studios, confirmed the statements released by Boeing Realty and adds that he is continuing to work with Boeing and his goal is still to complete the transaction this month.

Long Beach Studios is scheduled to launch this spring.  Once completed Long Beach Studios will be the largest independent production company in the world.  As stated on the website www.lbstudiosllc.com, “With 40 sound stages ranging in size from 12,000 to 200,000 square feet, and over 300,000 square feet of full-service rental office space, Long Beach Studios has the facilities to match the requirements and budget of any size production.”

 

Seal Beach Say Yes to God

SEAL BEACH City Council members have unanimously approved displaying the national motto, “In God We Trust” in the council chambers.

The council is expected to consider design and cost options at a later meeting. City officials said the cost could range from $350 to $3,500.

View Full Story in OC Register

Seal Beach Farmers Market Grand Opening Celebration

MARCH 17, 2009, 11:00 am

Come join the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce at the Farmer’s Market for a fun filled Grand Opening Celebration. Come see the vendors and enjoy the band! The Farmer’s Market is located at Seal Beach Blvd and Westminster Blvd in the Roger Dunn Golf Shop parking lot.

Take a Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 2009.  Annual Seal Beach Police Association Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics Southern California. The Seal Beach Police Department has long been a fundraising partner with Special Olympics Southern California . This is annual Plunge and we hope to raise $50,000 for Special Olympics athletes! ALL PROCEEDS will be given directly to Special Olympics Southern California. Because of this generous support, Special Olympics Southern California is able to reach out and provide year round training and sports programs for both children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout Southern California. Brochures can be picked up at the front counter of the Seal Beach Police Department, Seal Beach Pier Police Substation, or at the City of Seal Beach Parks and Recreation Department office. 

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