CalFresh can help qualifying Leisure World residents receive healthy fruits and vegetables, among other groceries. Recipients receive a card similar to a debit card with money loaded every month to shop for more fruit, vegetables, protein and other healthy foods. CalFresh is funded by the USDA and administered through the Community Action Partnership in Leisure World to help improve the health

that can waste 20 gallons per day. I checked mine the other day using a blue-dye leak-detection tablet, and sure enough, I needed to replace my old flapper valve. So let’s all do our part and support the city keeping our water supply reliable but use less water to keep it more affordable. The city sent every resident a notice that there will be a virtual Public Hearing held on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.

work will continue for approximately two months and entails intermittent lane reductions at the intersections of Beach between Stark Drive and Center. Daytime work hours are 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Nighttime work hours are 9 p.m.-5 a.m. on weekdays and 9 p.m.-8 a.m. on weekends. Email 405project@ octa. net or call (888) 400-8994 for more information.

received training on this topic. • Hang up on robocalls. If you answer the phone and hear a recorded sales pitch or other message, hang up. The vast majority of these calls are completely bogus. • Be skeptical about free trial offers. Some companies will give you a “free trial” but bill you each month if you forget to cancel within a certain time period. Review your bank statements

The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) has designated Leisure World as a Point of Distribution (POD) site for the COVID-19 vaccine. It is one of the first PODs that are up and running, thanks to foresight and diligence in meeting conditions and logistical requirements set by the OCHCA. Those who are 65 years and older are currently eligible, in accordance with Orange County guidelines. It

the end of the year. The Talbert Avenue and Magnolia Street bridges, along with the first half of the Bolsa Avenue bridge, are expected to open in the first half of 2021. Later in the year, the Heil Avenue pedestrian overcrossing, along with the Edwards Street, Bolsa Chica Road and Goldenwest Street bridges are scheduled to open. For the latest construction schedule, as well as closure and