OC Sheriffs warn about phishing scam The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is warning the community about a phishing scam in which cybercriminals send a text message with a malicious link to an intended victim’s phone to try and obtain personal data. The text message may contain language that makes the targeted victim believe they have a package pending or waiting for them in an attempt

Submissions in each of the following categories may be published at the discretion of the Communications and Technical Director. Letters to the Editor: Maximum number of words: 250. Letters should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email preferred), regular mail, deposited in a white GRF drop box, or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions,

Submissions in each of the following categories may be published at the discretion of the Communications and Technical Director. Letters to the Editor: Maximum number of words: 250. Letters should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email preferred), regular mail, deposited in a white GRF drop box, or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions,

Editor: The purpose of this letter is to explain the real financial impact upon California’s economy if Prop. 15 passes. It is also known as the Schools and Communities First initiative. How could anyone vote against the kids? Read on. The official website of Prop. 15 tells us that increased property taxes on industrial and commercial property will bring in 12 billion dollars in new tax revenue

Leisure World residents are living in historic times as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds around the world. Residents are welcome to share their experiences, observations and opinions with their friends and neighbors in the LW Weekly. Submit stories by emailing rutho_news@lwsb.com.

Editor: I find my early morning walks, wearing my mask, of course, very refreshing. It’s a tremendous help in coping with the pandemic crisis. I just wave at the energetic walkers I see. The lovely colorful blooms around Leisure World lift my spirits and help me enjoy my walk. I deeply appreciate the landscaping team of the Mutual 1 Board as colorful flowers are now planted in the area. It

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) is reporting an increase of West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes in areas of the county. Escalated WNV responses such as residential truck-mounted adult mosquito control is triggered when surveillance data continues to identify significant WNV positive mosquitoes in an area. The high number WNVpositive mosquitoes in the cities of

Credits & Kudos must include the writer’s name and mutual, and will be edited for brevity. Mention of a business or service is not an endorsement or recommendation by the LW News or Golden Rain Foundation. Hazel Eileen Dohn of Mutual 11 got fast service from her Mutual 11 Board. She writes: “I put a note in the Administration mail slot to the Mutual 11 Board at 7 a.m. onAug. 14. It concerned

Editor: Since the pandemic, I don’t drive much, and my poor car gathers dirt in the carport. I am using the LW car washing station since I am leery of the human contact involved in going to a professional carwash. Whoever put together the car wash station seems unaware that it would be used exclusively by old people. It is located by Clubhouse 2 and consists of a concrete area with marked