The Seaside Police Department addressed concerned citizens on Saturday. At city hall, an official announced a crackdown on street gangs, is underway, following a rash of shootings. Several incidents following New Years Eve have prompted the department to perform probation compliance checks resulting in the arrests of eight people with gang ties. Four firearms have also been seized since the beginning of the year. An official town hall meet is set for tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Oldmeyer Center.
