“Salt & Pepper” Bank Bandit Captured

Officials Wednesday arrested Brian Keith Robinson, nicknamed the “Salt and Pepper” bandit, suspected of robbing or attempting to rob 17 Southern California banks in four weeks, including one in Seal Beach,  authorities said.

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Man Hospitalized in Leisure World Fire

A man was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday after suffering burns and smoke inhalation in a fire that displaced several residents of a retirement community in Seal Beach, authorities said.  Read full story from CBS 2 – KCAL 9

Storms Clouds Bring Strong Waves

“Salt and Pepper” Bandit Identified

Seal Beach believe they have identified the “Salt and Pepper” bandit responsible for robbing the Washington Mutual in Seal Beach in January.  Police believe that Brian Keith Robinson, 49, with previous addresses in Long Beach and Arkansas, is the robber they have dubbed the “salt and pepper bandit” because of his graying hair.    Police are requesting anyone with information as to Keith Robinson’s whereabouts to  contact Detective Gary Krogman at 562-799-4100, ext. 1108.   For more information on this story including a photo of Keith Robinson visit the OC Register article.

Perfect 10 in Old Town Seal Beach

 Prime Old Town Location! Close to Greenbelt, Ocean and Pier. Beautiful custom home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, family room, office, hardwood floors, patio, roof deck, stained glass windows, plantation wood shutters, kitchen island with upgraded appliances, security system, french doors, tankless water heater, central A/C and more! Bring your most discerning buyers!! This is a 10!!!

Property Listed By:  Jim Klinsanin, Baytown Realty, 562-431-1259

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Local surfer inducted into Century Club Hall of Fame

Female surfing legend, eco-activist and one of the founding members of the Surfrider Foundation,  Jericho Poppler Bartlow was inducted to the Century Club Hall of Fame on Sunday night.   Jericho who was spent time surfing in Seal Beach is the first Surfer to be inducted into the Century Club Hall of Fame.    View Full Article Here

On the Look Out for “Salt and Pepper Bandit”

Authorities sought public help Monday to find the “Salt and Pepper” bandit, who is accused of robbing several banks in the Southland and in Arkansas, including a branch of Washington Mutual in the 13900 block of Seal Beach Boulevard on January 10th.    Read Full Story Here

Hawaiians Investing in OC Real Estate?

Seems that Hawaiian investors who are still priced out of the real estate market in their home state are turning to Orange County for investment opportunities.   According to the article in the Honolulu Advertiser, the collapse of mainland real estate markets, particularly in California, has created tremendous investment opportunities for Hawaiian investors.

How can you tell that OC real estate is such a great opportunity right now? According to the Hawaiian Real Estate company Inet Realty….Follow the pros. Professional real estate investors lead the markets while amateur investors chase the markets. Right now, the pros are buying in OC. A leading indicator of real estate markets is the Months of Remaining Inventory (MRI). It is used to gauge the type of market at any given time. 12 months ago, OC’s MRI was at 17 months; an extremely strong buyer’s market. In less than a year, OC’s MRI is down to 5 months, considered to be a neutral market. Take one guess as to who’s buying all of that real estate? It is no longer a buyer’s market in Orange County and our investors are competing with multiple buyers on every offer they make. Inet Realty, which has offices in Honolulu and Orange County, has helped many investors reposition their real estate holdings from Oahu to Orange County and triple their returns on investment and cash flows.

So is this a marketing pitch or a true reading of the OC Real Estate market?   Maybe it’s time for the OC Real Estate agents to weigh in….

Coyote Sightings Test Alert System

Coyote sightings are giving Seal Beach police opportunities to test a new reverse 911 system.    The new county system, called Alert OC, was used in late January after a coyote attacked a pet dog.   With this new system residents will receive phone calls alerting them to coyote attacks in their area.   View the Full Article in the Press Telegram.

Seminar: Use Your Sport to Attend College

Princeton Review specialist Sports Psychologist  will present a seminar on Using Sports to Attend College.  Event  Registration and Coffee begins at 6:00 PM at the Ayeres Hotel in Seal Beach.  Seminar begins promptly at 6:15.  For more information, registration fees and directions please visit the Eventful website.

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