CITY OF SEAL BEACH The City of Seal Beach recorded a total homeless count of 10 individuals during the 2026 Orange County Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, according to data released by the County of Orange Office of Care Coordination. All 10 individuals identified within Seal Beach were categorized as unsheltered. The 2026 count reflects a significant decrease from the 2024 count, when Seal Beach

Editor: As election season intensifi es, residents should remember that they are under no obligation to answer unexpected campaign knocks or engage in doorstep political persuasion. Leisure World consists of 16 separate Mutuals, each with its own concerns, priorities, and local issues. Many residents may reasonably question the growing trend of organized cross-Mutual campaigning, in which individuals

LW CARES FUND by Nick Massetti LW contributor The Leisure World Cares Fund introduced itself to the community late last year. Since then, based on the number of donors who have come forward, there has been a lot of support expressed for its mission to help provide housing security to Leisure World’s most vulnerable residents. However, there has been a slow-down in the number of applicants

Editor: On April 10, we had a leak in our attic that dripped water into our hot water heater compartment. The water sensor alarm went off, and Service Maintenance quickly responded. In a short time, they stopped the leak, and removed our water heater, dishwasher and refrigerator. We had no hot water for several days. Early April 13, our Mutual 8 inspector, and our Mutual 8 vice president came

SETTING IT STRAIGHT Why projected insurance savings will not be refunded to residents The GRF Board reported in February that community-wide insurance renewal costs for 2026 are $1.8 million under budget projections, thanks to proactive GRF staff negotiations with the insurance broker among other reasons. Some residents have questioned why the projected savings won’t be immediately refunded

from page 1 Your Voice, Our Future This is an opportune time for all residents to get involved. And I hope you do. It is a chance to vet the future stewards of our community. For candidates, it is a chance to prove that you have the temperament and the dedication to lead. Let us use this election to elevate the conversation. By focusing on individual strengths and a shared commitment to progress,

Editor: On occasion, when I go out for breakfast and the server asks me if I want a muffin or toast, I respond, “Toast, please, wheat bread and marmalade.” As I sit there in air conditioned comfort, I cringe in recognizing how many millions around the world (and, regrettably, a goodly number of my fellow countrymen) are sick, hungry and without means, far less the opportunity, which I so

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In the April 16 edition, a photo caption misidentified CD Music for Seniors Club member Loni Gardette as Lucie Garabedian.