Nothing has been addressed in The Sun about the monstrous apartment complexes being built at PCH, Marina Drive, and Shopkeeper Road, which will create a major traffic gridlock due to the thousands of tenants expected to jam PCH North and South 24/7. The city of Seal Beach, at the very least, should be suing the city of Long Beach to force it to provide extensive traffic infrastructure to prevent this, BEFORE these complexes open. Surely the city must be aware that this poor planning on the part of the Long Beach Planning Commission will essentially block tourists and residents from freely traveling to and from Seal Beach. It will cost businesses on Main Street losses in revenue. Seal Beach residents will be unable to easily travel to work, school, and other places without adding hours to their commute. Residents and city officials need to wake up and take action before apartments in these units start leasing and the gridlock begins. The city of Seal Beach needs to step up to protect access to its loyal businesses and homes of its residents.
Karen Oknayan
In response to ‘Briefing Room’ about ‘suspicion’
In response to The Briefing Room article entitled “Reasonable ‘suspicion’ is a lower standard than ‘probable cause’” dated the 6th of August 2026, I am writing to share what I believe someone should do in the event of being detained after being intercepted by a law enforcement officer.
Ask the officer, “Am I free to go or am I being detained?” The officer’s answer will give you clarity as to your status and if the officer tells you that you are free to go, calmly walk away. The encounter is over. If the officer says you are not free to go then you are being detained.
In that case there are two things you should tell the officer. First say, “I do not consent to any search.” That is your right according to the Fourth Amendment. Second, say, “I am invoking my right to remain silent and I will not answer any questions unless an attorney is provided.”
That is your right under the Fifth Amendment.
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice.
Dale Parkes
Los Alamitos