CA's First Ever Sea Turtle Nest Has To Be Moved Due To Hurricane Polo Threat, Experts Say

The olive ridley sea turtle was seen digging her nest on the shores of Seal Beach.

🌱 Patch AM: How Los Alamitos students turned simple hellos into stronger school connections

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Huge Surf, Coastal Flooding Possible In Orange County As Hurricane Polo Swells Arrive

The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement through Wednesday as a double whammy of pacific storm swells hit SoCal.

200 Sea Turtle Eggs Moved From North Orange County Beaches To Aquarium Of The Pacific

In advance of rising tides, pounding surf, and the upcoming Pacific Air Show crowds, biologists moved the sea turtle eggs out of harm's way.

Tour Fire Station At Free Open House In Seal Beach

There are 25 Orange County Fire Authority stations participating in the county-wide open house event.

🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen this missing man last spotted in Los Alamitos?

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Sea Turtle Eggs Laid Near Seal Beach Safety In Question: Is OC Their Long-Term Nesting Ground?

As experts plan how to properly protect North OC's newest neighbors, a wildlife expert suggests the sea turtles may have nested here before.

🌱 Patch AM: Los Alamitos Hosts Annual Trunk-Or-Treat Event

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Los Alamitos Hosts Annual Trunk-Or-Treat Event

The 15th Annual MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach Trunk-or-Treat is scheduled for Los Alamitos families.

🌱 Patch AM: Which big-money juvenile races are coming to Los Alamitos in December?

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Sea Turtle Nests On OC Beach For The First Time In CA History, Experts Say

The olive ridley sea turtle was seen digging her nest on the shores of Seal Beach.

🌱 Patch AM: How Los Alamitos volleyball stacks up in this week’s county rankings

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State Parks Supervisor Accused Of Recording Naked OC Lifeguards Pleads Not Guilty: Report

The Long Beach man was accused of secretly recording nude or semi-nude lifeguards and park aides at Bolsa Chica State Facility.

🌱 Patch AM: How Man O Rose dominated the E.B. Johnston Stakes locally

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🌱 Patch AM: How Man O Rose ended a brutal slump at Los Alamitos

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Big Waves Over Seal Beach Pier: Photo Of The Day

These pictures showing the Seal Beach Pier during the rough tide prompted by Hurricane Marie were taken by a local photographer.

OC Teacher Arrested, Suspected Of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material: Police

Police served a search warrant at both the high school where he worked and his home. Their investigation is ongoing.

Orange County Officials Warn Of "Five-Alarm Year" For Mosquitoes And West Nile Virus

"This is a fire-alarm year for mosquitoes," said Brian Bannon, a spokesperson for the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.

2 Horses Die Over The Weekend At Los Alamitos Race Course

The track has now had nine horses suffer racing or training deaths in 2026.

Car Flips In 405 Freeway Crash, Injuries Reported: CHP

The two-car crash slowed traffic down on the southbound side of the freeway traveling through Seal Beach.

Community Marketplace Returns To Seal Beach Pier: What To Know

The marketplace is hosted by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce and takes place at Eisenhower Park this month.

Mosquitos — And Their Diseases — Skyrocket In CA As Rain And Heat Make Matters Worse

Mosquito and Vector Control District officials said 2026 will likely be a banner year for West Nile Virus.

48th Annual Craft Faire Underway In Seal Beach Saturday

The yearly event is hosted by the Seal Beach Lions and features over 100 vendors.

Sept. 11 Ceremony Underway In Seal Beach: What To Know

Seal Beach residents were encouraged to attend and honor the lives of those lost during the Sept. 11 terror attacks 25 years ago.

Shades Of Seal Beach: Photographer Captures Brilliant Sunsets Amid Hurricane Impact

These breathtaking sunset photographs were taken by a local photographer while visiting the Seal Beach shoreline this week.

Flooding, Breached Sand Berm Sparks Flooding In Seal Beach As Strong Surf Pummels Coast

After Labor Day surf triggered by Hurricane Marie pummeled the region, residents can see the impacts in Seal Beach.

Man Admits To Sexual Assault, Torture And Abuse Of Young Children In Cypress

Forty-five-year-old Douglas Michael Alba pleaded guilty and was immediately sentenced to decades in prison.

1 Hospitalized Overturned Vehicle Crash On 405 Freeway At Bolsa

The crash involved an overturned black sedan that had spun out, landing on its roof.

Dangerous Surf, Flooding Expected As Hurricane Marie Sends Swell Toward Seal Beach

High surf and coastal flooding advisories are in place in Seal Beach as huge waves pose flooding and drowning dangers.

Record Labor Day Gas Prices Expected: Where To Find Cheapest Gas In Seal Beach

Drivers face record-high prices as they hit the road for the unofficial end of summer.

High Surf, Rain Possible Over Labor Day Weekend In Seal Beach: How To Prepare

Seal Beach Police officers took to social media to urge residents to prepare for the possibility of fallout from Hurricane Marie.

5th Annual Women's Conference Underway In Los Alamitos: What To Know

Residents can take part in the event by registering prior to Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Police Work With Local Family To Support Children Facing Cancer: How To Help

The Seal Beach Police Department is selling limited-edition challenge coins at $20 apiece to benefit a big cause this September.

New Bakery Set To Open In Seal Beach

The bakery will open for business at the former Old Town Cafe spot later this year.

Registration Kicks Off For Youth Volleyball In Los Alamitos

Los Alamitos children in second through eighth grade were encouraged to register for the season.

48th Annual Craft Faire Scheduled In Seal Beach

The yearly event is hosted by the Seal Beach Lions and features over 100 vendors.

4-Car Crash On 405 Freeway Injures 1; Slows Traffic In Seal Beach: CHP

The crash happened at 2:15 p.m. Thursday on the northbound side of the freeway near Seal Beach Boulevard, authorities said.

Dangerous Surf Hits Seal Beach Coast This Week: Advisory

Seal Beach residents can expect waves of up to seven feet during a surf advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

Coast Highway Crash Seriously Injures Pedestrian, Shuts Down Street In Seal Beach: Police

The crash happened Thursday night when Seal Beach Police officers responded to reports of a severe traffic crash on Coast Highway.

Seal Beach Opens Cooling Center Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave

The center offers air conditioning, water, television, tables and chairs.