Book Signing Celebrates ‘The Art of Manliness’

Fans of the book and blog gathered at Tankfarm & Co. on Saturday for free beer and haircuts.

Tips for Finding the Right Personal Trainer in Los Al, Seal Beach

Check person trainers' credentials to avoid any pitfalls.

Who's Hiring in Seal Beach: Ulta, Babies 'R' Us, Staples

A trio of businesses at the Shops at Rossmoor need people to serve customers.

Who's Hiring in Los Al: State Farm, LAEF, Office Team

Want to sell insurance, help people find work or set up programs for a non-profit that raises money for the local school district? You may want to check the jobs below.

Sugar Beet Festival to Sprout in Los Al in July

Set for July 13, event organizers hope to make the Sugar Beat Festival an annual draw, celebrating local history and organizations.

Finbars in Seal Beach to Close

In an open letter to Patch, Joseph Barbara, restaurant founder, announced the business will shutter its 620 Pacific Coast Highway location.

City Makes Case for Ruby's Lawsuit

Seal Beach City Manager Jill Ingram defended the decision to sue Ruby's Diner for $570,000 in property repairs and maintenance.

Classic Car Show Rolling into Seal Beach Saturday

The 26th annual event will include a pinewood derby, six bands and 540 cars ranging from antiques to 4,000-horsepower dragsters.

Who's Hiring In Los Al: Starbucks, Alliance Healthcare Services

Some of the latest local job possibilities? Barista, office manager and front office assistant.

Sale of Fresh & Easy Confirmed

Britain's Tesco will try to unload its stores after profits drop 96 percent.

Boeing to Eliminate 250-300 Local Engineering Jobs, According to Report

The Seattle Times is reporting on a Boeing email announcing the elimination of senior engineering positions in Seal Beach, Huntington Beach and El Segundo.

Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Los Alamitos: Do You Agree?

Check out the top 10 rated restaurants in the city, based on Yelp! reviews. Did your neighbors get it right?

Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Seal Beach: Do You Agree?

Check out the top 10 restaurants in the city, based on Yelp! reviews. Did your neighbors get it right?

Know of a Business Opening or Closing in Seal Beach, Los Alamitos?

Tell Patch who’s moving in, moving out and shaking things up in your local neighborhood

Fate of Finbars Up in the Air

The popular Seal Beach Restaurant faces the possibility of losing its 620 Pacific Coast Highway location.

Who's Hiring in Los Alamitos: Los Al Med Center, Quintiles

Also in local job openings, UnitedHealth Group is looking for a family medicine nurse practitioner.

Who's Hiring in Seal Beach: Dollar Tree, CVS Pharmacy

If you want to work for a bank, a pharmacy or a discount store, these jobs might pique your interest.

Los Alamitos Race Course Backs Off Thoroughbred Expansion

The Los Alamitos Race Course has withdrawn plans to expand to accommodate thoroughbred racing, according to the Daily Racing Form.

You Can't Possibly Watch a Better Gray Whale Video Than This

What would you do if a pair of gray whales decided to get this up-close-and-personal with you?

Unemployment Rates Rise Slightly in Los Al, Rossmoor, Seal Beach

The changes mirror state- and county-wide trends, according to the latest data from the state Employment Development Department.

Who's Hiring in Seal Beach: Affliction, Chipotle, Peet's Coffee

If you like serving drinks, designing clothes or making burritos, you may want to check out some of these jobs.

Woman Charged in Cell Tower Copper Raid

Authorities allege Desaree Cindy Scire tried to take the semi-precious metal from a Verizon tower in Seal Beach.

Who's Hiring in Los Al: Katella Deli, Los Al Unified

Also in local job news, Trofholz Technologies, Inc. is looking for someone to work the help desk.

Gasoline Prices Drop Steadily

Gas prices have dropped for 18 straight days in Orange County. Here are the cheapest stations in your neighborhood.

Great Places To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

We asked Patch readers where they go to celebrate the green on March 17 — if you don't see your favorite Irish pub then be sure to add it to our map!

Los Al Candy Maven Serves Up Sweet Success

Los Alamitos High alum Jackie Sorkin's sugary confections have landed in a Taiwan museum and on the tables of Oprah, Katy Perry and Dr. Phil.

Who's Hiring in Seal Beach: UnitedHealth Group, Chipton-Ross

If you're familiar with the U.S. patent process or if you speak English and Korean, these local positions might pique your interest

Free Bagels to Help Cushion Daylight Saving Time

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is offering bags of free bagels Sunday and Monday in honor of Daylight Saving Time.

Truck Gears Inc. Hopes to Consolidate Business in Los Al

The city Planning Commission will decide whether to allow a motor vehicle services repair center on Humbolt Street.

Local Market Is First to Require Labeling for Genetically Modified Foods

Today in Orange County, Whole Foods announced plans to become the first national chain to require genetically modified foods to be labeled.

Who's Hiring in Los Al: Vons, Los Al Medical Center

If you’re know how to drive or can decorate cakes, these local positions might pique your interest.

Jamba Juice to Hire 3,500

Jamba Juice is participating in the nationwide Summer Jobs+ initiative. While the Seal Beach location isn't hiring, you can pick up an application for other stores there.

Hof's Hut in Nearby Belmont Shore to Close Forever Thursday

Just a short drive from Seal Beach, the only Hof's Hut near the Long Beach coast will end its 50-year history tonight.

Hof's Hut Owner Plans to Deliver New Pizza Place to Los Alamitos

Craig Hofman, who also owns Lucille's Smokehouse Barbecue, is bringing Kansas City's Spin Neapolitan Pizza to town.

Vacant Ruby's on Pier May Be Replaced by ... Ruby's?

The former manager of the shuttered business applies to reopen the restaurant as a franchise. He's the only applicant. However, the city has extended the application deadline.

Economy Facing Uncertain Future if Sequester Shrinks Budgets

Federal agencies will have fewer funds beginning Friday if Republicans and Democrats can’t avoid the sequester deadline.

Judge Orders Best Buy to Pay $800K in Consumer Protection Case

The company must also also start a “Get It Free” program.

New Rite-Aid Groundwork Underway in Seal Beach

City staff expect the business to submit construction plans for approval at the beginning of March and to open its doors at the Shops at Rossmoor in six to seven months.

BMW Recalls Most Popular Sedan

A flaw in the battery cable can cause the 3-Series engine to stall. The recall affects roughly 570,000 vehicles.

Chick-fil-A Winging It to Seal Beach

Following a recent Planning Commission decision to allow two drive-thru lanes, the fast-food giant is one step closer to construction in the Shops at Rossmoor.