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  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Tired of Sake Bombs? Try the Bone Luge Instead

    ​Remember the sake bomb? College kids would balance a cup of hot sake on chopsticks, knock it into a half glass of cold beer, and drink it all at once. It tasted slippery and horrible, and half the time people would get their sake cups wedged in their beer glass--amateurs. Then there's the Irish c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    [UPDATED with Plug-In Memorial:] Doug Korthof, Enviro and Electric-Car Activist, Loses Battle with Lung Cancer

    ​UPDATE, FEB. 14, 2:31 P.M.: What a wonderful way to mark Valentine's Day: Adopt a Charger ("Accelerating the adoption of plug-in vehicles via fee-free electric car chargers") has established the Doug Korthof Memorial Charger Fund. Money raised will be used to install and maintain a charging stati ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2012

    [UPDATED with Plea:] Scott Evans Dekraai, Mass Murder Suspect, Indicted by Grand Jury

    ​UPDATE, JAN. 18, 3:38 P.M.: Accused mass killer Scott Evans Dekraai pleaded not guilty to eight murder counts at today's arraignment hearing in Santa Ana. If a feeling of deja vu just washed over you, fret not; Dekraai also pleaded not guilty at an arraignment hearing last year. Today's arraignme ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Scott Evans Dekraai Sued by Families of Two of the Eight People He Allegedly Murdered

    ​If lawsuits were assholes, Scott Evans Dekraai would have two of them.Friday, the Seal Beach massacre suspect was sued for wrongful death by the parents of his slain ex-wife, Michelle Fournier, and grandparents of their 8-year-old son. Monday, the troubled man authorities say confessed to the ram ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Harriett "Hattie" Stretz, Sole Gunshot Survivor From Salon Meritage Rampage, Thanks Community

    DMVHattie Stretz​Harriett "Hattie" Stretz was a familiar face in the Los Alamitos-Seal Beach area before Oct. 12 thanks to her volunteerism and community involvement. Tragically, the 73-year-old became known nationally after that date as the sole survivor among people who were shot inside Salon Me ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2011

    [UPDATED with Conviction:] John Hines, Long Beach Fire Captain, Guilty of DUI Hit and Run of Cyclist

    ​UPDATE, SEPT. 6, 2:59 P.M.: Long Beach Fire Department Capt. John Hines pleaded guilty today to severely injuring a cyclist in a mid-day hit-and-run crash while driving with a blood alcohol level of .24 percent, three times the legal limit. The 38-year-old Huntington Beach resident accepted a co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Poet Gerald Locklin Talks About How Lady Gaga is in his Reading Routine, the Bukowski Connection and OC as 'Sand Beach'

    Henry Denander​Poetry readings are boring. And I'm not just saying that as a guy whose sole exposure to the genre was a force-feeding of Maya Angelou in community college. Nope, I actually read -- and try to write -- the stuff and even I think most of these gatherings are really great if you aresu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    A Slice of New York Pizza to Open Second Location

    ProfessorSalt.comA Slice of NY Pizza's Seal Beach location​Huntington Harbour residents will soon have a new neighbor: Seal Beach's A Slice of New York Pizza will open its second location, next to Trader Joe's in the Huntington Harbour Mall. According to employee Eric Hodgin, the expected opening ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    Jason Michael Elliott Accused of Giving 3 Women Sexed-Up Massages; More Victims Sought

    ​Authorities are seeking possible victims of a masseur who worked throughout Orange County and is facing charges of sexually assaulting three women while working at Massage Envy in Seal Beach. Jason Michael Elliott, 28, of Seal Beach, could get eight years and eight months in state prison if conv ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    [UPDATED with Arraignment:] John Hines, Long Beach Fire Captain, Arrested for Felony Hit and Run

    ​UPDATE, MAY 3, 9:36 A.M.: Long Beach Fire Department Capt. John Hines turned himself in to an Orange County court this morning on a $250,000 arrest warrant and was to be arraigned immediately on felony drunken driving and hit-and-run charges that could keep him in state prison for nearly seven ye ... More >>

  • Food

    April 14, 2011

    There's Something About 320 Main

    Cameron Diaz eats at this Seal Beach stalwart, and so should you!

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Yuzu Blossom at 320 Main, Our Drink of the Week

    Tobin Sharp​This week's adventure found me at the popular Seal Beach watering hole, 320 Main, a place where the mixologists take the creation of cocktails very seriously.

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    [UPDATED:] Tustin, Cypress, La Habra, Costa Mesa, Dana Point and Garden Grove Hold DUI Checkpoints Tonight, a Bunch More Follow Through the Holidays

    ​Update, December 17, 2:46 p.m.: Irvine Police announce a DUI checkpoint for Saturday night (weather permitting). Details on next page.Update, December 17, 12:11 p.m.: Two more DUI checkpoints will be held tonight, in Seal Beach and Huntington Beach.The Seal Beach operation runs from 6 tonight ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2010

    Sunset Boulevard

    Bay Theater

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2010

    Joshua Miller of 320 Main, Part Three

    Photo by Meg Strouse​For our final installment of On The Line with Chef Joshua Miller of Seal Beach's 320 Main, the man shares a recipe. Missed the first or second part of our interview? Click here and here. Otherwise, read on.

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    Seal Beach, Saying Enough is Enough, Wants BP/ARCO to Remove Contaminated Soil

    David Falconer/National Archives​After three decades of trying to end contamination from a gasoline station leak in Seal Beach, the City Council has voted to direct BP/ARCO to dig out the tainted soil.The company was asked 25 years ago to do something about the contamination at PCH and Fifth Stree ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2010

    Titanic

    Bay Theatre

  • Culture

    June 10, 2010

    Play Time!

    [Summer Guide] From archery to volleyball, your alphabetical primer on getting off your butt this summer

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    [UPDATED:] Breaking: Tornado Warning Issued for OC and Long Beach

    UPDATED WITH TORNADO WARNING EXTENDING TO ORANGE COUNTY . . . ​ABC News reports the tornado warning previously issued for Long Beach and south-central Los Angeles County now includes the Orange County communities of Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Garden Grove, Irvine, Fullerton, Costa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2009

    What If the Blue Note Bandit and Red Sharpie Bandit Had Joined Forces?

    Top left: FBI; bottom left: LABankRobbers.org"Red Sharpie Bandit" (above) and "Blue Note Bandit" terrorize local banks.​It's a good thing the FBI believes it has captured the so-called "Red Sharpie Bandit."Who knows what kind of evil would have been wrought had he joined forces with a fellow bank ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2009

    What You Missed: The Steve Miller Band, No Doubt and a Visual Tour of Seal Beach

    Andrew YoussefHometown heroes​It was the weekend: The weekend No Doubt, on their sold-out reunion tour, came back to town to play an anticipated four nights at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. While most of the band has since relocated north to Long Beach (and Los Angeles, but let's no ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 16, 2009

    Stand by Me

    Bay Theater

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2009

    To Do Tonight - 6/22

    Club Ice, 7 p.m.Who says you can't go out clubbing on a school night? Check out this neon dance party for ages 14-19!Galaxy Concert Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, CA; 714-957-0600the RESISTANCE!, 8 p.m.Join in the fight! Music! Movies! Moron-a-Go-Go w/ Mr. Todd & Fiends! It will not ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    The Sun Also Rises in Seal Beach

    Photo by Gaetan LeeBurning, man.Ever wonder if that mysterious, burning orb in the sky might help us break free from the shackles of Big Oil, high energy bills and Middle East entanglements? Or, at least, loosen said shackles?If so, you're in luck. Promoters of solar energy are presenting the partia ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2009

    To Do Tonight - 6/3

    Film: Reservoir Dogs, 6 p.m.Quintin Tarrentino's classic tale of a bank robbery gone bad. It's bloody, violent, loud, full of cursing and the soundtrack is fabulous. Bay Theater - Seal Beach, 340 Main St., Seal Beach, CA; 562-431-9988The Underground Lounge, 10 p.m.As our fabulous Clubs Editor, Vick ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2009

    To Do Tonight - 5/18

    Fiction Book Group, 7 p.m.Join the group for a discussion of "The Center of Everything" by Laura Moriarty. New members are always welcome--even ones who haven't read the book!Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA; 714-897-8781Social Distortion, 8 p.m.Fullerton rockers, Social ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    Woody's Diner to Replace Islands in Laguna Hills Next Week

    Edwin Goei Next Wednesday, April 22, Woody's Diner opens in the space vacated by Islands in Laguna Hills. This will make the fifth restaurant for the 22-year-old local chain that started in Huntington Beach.  The others are in Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, and Newport Beach; but this new loca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2009

    It's a Quick Read 19

    Orange County Register: The alleged boobie bandit turned herself in. Based on the MySpace photo the Reg includes, the woman police say stole an indentity to pay for cosmetic surgery is the one who got ripped off. Hey, Yvonne Pampellone, Melissa Rivers called and she wants her face bac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2008

    Shooby Dooby, It's a New Ruby's

    At the Irvine Spectrum, according to this post here on the OC Metblogs. Personally, I've become re-acquainted with the chain's terrific burgers, ever since I moved to Seal Beach and can easily walk to the one at the end of the Seal Beach Pier.....

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2008

    To Do Tonight 12/8

    Film screening of A Hard Day's Night, 6 p.m.Beatles mania all over again.Bay Theater - Seal Beach, 340 Main St., Seal Beach, CA 562-431-9988Annual Xmas Party and Customer Appreciation Night, 9:30 p.m.Christmas time is here. Drinks and laughs and cheer.The Gypsy Lounge, 23600 Rockfield Blvd., Ste. 3 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2008

    In Seal Beach: Measure Z Passes

    Almost from the day I moved to Seal Beach four months ago, my eyes have had to endure the visual pollution of campaign signs begging for either a Yes or No vote on Measure Z. The Yes people gave the No folks a serious ass-kicking on Tuesday, as you can see: Z-Seal Beach, Measure to Establish Unifo ... More >>

  • News

    October 9, 2008

    [Best of OC 2008 Post Cards] Diversions: Greetings From Jered Weaver

    Almost from the day I moved to Seal Beach four months ago, my eyes have had to endure the visual pollution of campaign signs begging for either a Yes or No vote on Measure Z. The Yes people gave the No folks a serious ass-kicking on Tuesday, as you can see: Z-Seal Beach, Measure to Establish Unifo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2008

    To Do This Weekend 7/25-7/27

    Jack's Bad Monkey, Friday 9:30 p.m. Bring bananas. Harp Inn 130 E. 17th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-8855 Whos Bad—the world's #1 Michael Jackson tribute band, Friday 8:00 p.m. The one-gloved wonders. House of Blues 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. Anaheim CA 92802 714-778-2583 Senior Patriots ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2008

    To Do Tonight 6/25

    JOHN SOLONE’S TRIBUTE TO SINATRA, 6:30 p.m. Luck be a lady. Piccolino Ristorante Pizzeria 28731 Los Alisos Blvd., Ste. 3 Mission Viejo CA 92692 (949) 380-7261 SCREENING: ANNIE HALL, 8 p.m. The odd couple: Diane Keaton and Woody Allen Bay Theater - Seal Beach 340 Main Street (340 Main Street) Seal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2008

    To Do Tonight 4/23

    JOHN SOLONE’S TRIBUTE TO SINATRA, 6:30 p.m. Luck be a lady. Piccolino Ristorante Pizzeria 28731 Los Alisos Blvd., Ste. 3 Mission Viejo CA 92692 (949) 380-7261 SCREENING: ANNIE HALL, 8 p.m. The odd couple: Diane Keaton and Woody Allen Bay Theater - Seal Beach 340 Main Street (340 Main Street) Seal ... More >>

  • Music

    November 29, 2007

    Club Guide

    JOHN SOLONE’S TRIBUTE TO SINATRA, 6:30 p.m. Luck be a lady. Piccolino Ristorante Pizzeria 28731 Los Alisos Blvd., Ste. 3 Mission Viejo CA 92692 (949) 380-7261 SCREENING: ANNIE HALL, 8 p.m. The odd couple: Diane Keaton and Woody Allen Bay Theater - Seal Beach 340 Main Street (340 Main Street) Seal ... More >>

  • Music

    November 15, 2007

    Club Guide

    OC dance clubs, dive bars and music venues. Get off the couch already! You're getting fat

  • Articles

    September 20, 2007

    Grub Guide

    OC dance clubs, dive bars and music venues. Get off the couch already! You're getting fat

  • Food

    November 2, 2006

    This Hole-in-the-Wall Life

    The Beauty of Boerewors at the African Hut

  • Features

    June 22, 2006

    The Summer of Our Discontent

    Surfs lame, unless you know where to look

  • News

    June 23, 2005

    Cazadores Straight Up

    Mexicos best tequila woos American hearts, livers from Seal Beach

  • Features

    October 30, 2003

    Best Politics, Art, and Outdoor Sports

    Mexicos best tequila woos American hearts, livers from Seal Beach

  • Food

    April 10, 2003

    Ground-Zero Grub

    Drive-by dining when North Korea drops the big one

  • Features

    October 24, 2002

    S

    Drive-by dining when North Korea drops the big one

  • Food

    June 6, 2002

    Hidden Treasure

    Cafe Lafayette worth looking for

  • Food

    October 11, 2001

    Little Dublin

    Seal Beachs battle for the blarney heats up

  • Culture

    July 12, 2001

    Cinemafreaque

    Dick Loderhose's immense organ keeps an era alive

  • Food

    July 5, 2001

    Mahe Wowie!

    Sushi and meat, together at last

  • Features

    February 1, 2001

    Holy Mackerel!

    We came, we saw seafood, we ate it, we left

  • News

    May 18, 2000

    There Goes Peter Cottontail

    Leisure World declares war on wabbits

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