THE MARRIAGE PROPOSAL OF SEAL BEACH AND LONG BEACH - 1913 saw the beginning with a serious flirtation between Seal Beach and Long Beach. Soon the two cities were linked by the Pacific Electric’s trestle built across Alamitos Bay. Many felt it was just a matter of time before the former Bay City would be annexed to its neighbor. In 1925, legislation was introduced in the State capitol which would permit a city to annex territory situated in another county. Though the bill passed, it was vetoed by Governor Richardson who felt it set a dangerous precedent. Attempts to unite the two cities were not over. In 1929, local Assemblyman Morgan Keaton fought to move the boundaries of Orange County so Seal Beach could become part of Los Angeles County and Long Beach. Though residents favored annexation, large interests such as the Los Angeles Gas & Electric Corporation which moved to Seal Beach because it was in Orange County rather than the more regulated Los Angeles County, did not. Keaton failed in his efforts. More fun facts from NAPLES WALKING TOURS!
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