Coastal Clean Up A Success in Seal Beach

Seal Beach’s own “Save Our Beach” group cleaned up…literally last Saturday.

All told almost 150,000 pounds of trash was picked up by thousands of volunteers on Coastal Clean Up Day.  This is not just the trash on the beach but also the trash on the riverbeds…which was on the way to the beach when it got “delayed.”

“Save Our Beach” is a local Seal Beach group and they have been instrumental in getting locals out on the annual clean-up day. People come from far inland to help and even though there is more junk every year there are more Californians willing to be presses into service to protect our environment.  Over 1500 people were present at three local sites on Saturday.

Now, if only we could get the polluters to stop the dumping we could all take the day for some other worthy cause.

For the entire article go to: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/cleanup-trash-beach-2573677-one-volunteers

A “Nice” guy is saying goodbye to Seal Beach

October 9  its “Adios” for one of the city’s best employees. 

 Lee Whittenberg the Director of Community Development ….a catch-all  title that Whittenberg bore …. and sometimes got “gored” by … in his two decades in Seal Beach.

 Lee is a nice guy in a job that usually exposes the title holder to all kinds of abuse but Lee always appeared to have an armadillo’s skin and walked away from many battles with a tranquil smile.

 For the complete story go to: http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_13360095

Seal Beach Opens Eminent Domain To Secure Access at Riversend

The land in question is 21,000 square feet that would appear to be undevelopable.  It is where the city’s sewer line ends and a sewer clean out exists.  

The group that owns that parcel also owns the 10 acre parcel that used to be owned by the LA Dept of Water and Power.  And therein lies the problem.

When the Dept of Water and Power owned that little segment they gave the city right of access.  The group that bought the 10 acres also inherited the parcel in question and believe that the city’s access right ended at that time.

That owners group has been trying to develop a resort hotel on that 10 acre piece of land for about 20 years. The city, in the past, has shown an interest in such a development as long as there is substantial open space left for the community.  The owner’s group does not want to grant sufficient open space in the city’s view.

The attorney for the group said his client’s would donate the 21,000 feet to the city but apparently there was a caveat that the city would have to agree to approve the development the owners want to build their hotel complex, although that did not come up in Monday night’s meeting.

After listening to the attorney’s “offer” on behalf of his clients the council, without comment, voted that the city should begin “eminent domain”  proceedings to acquire the property.

Edward Selich, the Project Manager, implied quite strongly that they would fight the city’s offer for the land next to the sewer clean out and try to get more than 200 times what the city is expected to offer.

What’s Up In Seal Beach wants to congratulate the city council for taking the eminent domain position.  Too many city councils in Orange County have given way to threats and demands (which seem little better than blackmail) in the last 40 years and their cities have become shells of what they once were.

Seal Beach citizens have consistently supported those who want to keep our city as it has been for 100 years. A sort of “Mayberry by the Sea.”  Take a walk down Main St. any weekend and ask the visitors why they are visiting and the locals why they live here.  You know the answer.

Prepare yourselves folks.  This one is far from over and we’ll again here about: height limits, owner’s rights (over majority rights) apple pie and the Flag.   Just remember  one thing….. IT’S  ALL ABOUT MONEY ….and maybe just a little greed! 

Cypress

Cypress High School is offering job training which contributes high school credits and at the same time prepares students for work skills after graduation.

Students can take advantage of career exploration opportunities in: 

·       Careers With Children: Preschool Lab

·       Emergency Medical Responder

·       Floral Design

·       Health Fitness and Sports Medicine

·       Legal and Law Enforcement

·       Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation (Introduction)

The pre-school lab is a state licensed laboratory preschool and at present has openings for “potty-trained” children between 2  years, 10 months and 5 years of age.classes are Mondays thru Thursdays and $100 a month includes  snacks.  Contact Marlene at 714-952-1769.

NFL Spreads Week 2

                                                                                             O/U

KANSAS CITY  –  Oakland +3                                      38

TENNESSEE    – Houston   +6 1/2                               40 1/2 

New England  – NY JETS   +5  (Take the pts!)  45 1/2 

GREEN BAY  –  Cincinnati  +9                                      42

Minnesota      –  DETROIT +9 1/2                                46 1/2 

PHILLY          –  New Orleans     P                                 46

ATLANTA     –  Carolina    +6                                         43

WASH           –  St. Louis      + 9 1/2                                36 1/2

JACKSONVILLE – Arizona   +3                                    42 1/2

SAN FRANCISCO – Seattle   + 1 1/2                              39 1/2

BUFFALO           –  Tampa Bay +5                                   42    

DENVER             –  Cleveland + 3                                     37 1/2

SAN DIEGO       – Baltimore +3                                       40 1/2 

Pittsburgh           – Chicago  +3                                         37 1/2 

DALLAS              – NY Giants + 3                                     44  1/2

Monday Night

Indianapolis   –  MIAMI+3                                               42

Orchid Show

South Coast Plaza -Orchid Show. Fascination Orchids will have a 7 hour show on two days next week,, beginning at 10 a.m.. on Sept 26 and 27. It will be at South Coast Plaza Village at 1631 Sunflower Street.

Exhibits and seminars will give you an introductory experience to what fascinates orchid lovers with thousands of exotic orchids in a beautiful outdoor setting. Learn how to grow an dexhibit orchids from local experts. Parking and admissions are free. For more information call 949-735-2930 or visit http://fascinationoforchids.com/

Dana Point

 Dolphin and whale watching. Pick a day that suits you and leave from Dana Pt. Harbor. Whale watching can be done almost any day of the week and dolphin herds can be as much as 5,000 animals.

See the dolphins and whales on Capt. Dave’s silent scooter catamaran. With a sail you don’t have noise to scare the animals off; and with Capt Dave’s catamaran you don’t have to poke along…it’s a scooter! (Dolphins get bored with slow boats. http://www.dolphinsafari.com/ or call 949-488-2828

To see a video go to: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=6756994

 

Los Alamitos Crime Survivors

October 10/ Crime Survivors is committed to serving our community by being an advocate and resource for crime victims and their families. If you don’t know where to turn, or are confused or frustrated with the public services that are available to you as you recover or seek justice, Crime Survivors can help. Our web site will provide information, resources and tools that will help you become a “Survivor”. http://www.crimesurvivors.com/

Got a bike?

Laguna Canyon -September 27, Sunday, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Interpretive Mountain Bike Ride:

Learn about coastal canyon views on this challenging, 10-mile ride over steep and uneven terrain (1,000-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistant Jeff Bartel. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated. Go to: http://www.lagunacanyon.org/

 

Belmont Shore Car Show Sunday September 13

The Bay City Rodders produces the Belmont Shore Car Show, one of southern California’s top shows. This year’s show will take place on September 13, 2009.

The show is held on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore which is part of Long Beach. A large number of blocks of 2nd Street are closed off for the day and the show takes place on the city street. This is a terrific location because this section of Belmont Shore is loaded with restaurants and shops so there is plenty to do and see. The show draws about 700 vehicles and boasts a huge number of street vendors selling automotive related goods as well as many other things. Because the show draws a huge spectator crowd, it has a terrific amount of excitement and energy. This one is not to be missed whether you have a car or just come to look at cars. The level of quality of the cars at this show is second to none. If you want to see a huge number of the finest rods, muscle cars, and customs to be found in Southern California, you don’t want to miss this show.

To see more photos of cars that will most likely be at the show visit our Flickr page. 

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