tor. My purpose is to remind us all of a few real-world practical matters. Free speech is an absolute necessity in a democratic republic, especially the free speech with which any of us may seriously (or even violently) disagree. Even the “freedom of religion,” which many Americans regard as supreme, arises out of the foundation of freedom of speech. Insistence on “factual” speech only

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered household hazardous waste. Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special handling when residents dispose of them. Residents are prohibited from disposing of household hazardous

MONTHLY BUS TOUR Monthly orientation bus tours hosted by the GRF Transportation Department will offer new and recently moved-in residents the opportunity to learn more about LW amenities and where they are located. Included will be GRF clubhouses, Turtle Lake Golf Course, Mission Park and its activity courts and gaming rooms, the 1.8-Acre disposal and recycling area, as well as the Leisure

CAP FOOD Free food is available in Leisure World to eligible residents who are 60 years or older through Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC), which has a monthly distribution site by Clubhouse 4. The next food distribution will be Oct. 20. Every third Thursday from 9-11 a.m., qualified people receive 40 pounds of food, including canned fruit, vegetables, meat, rice, juice,

The southbound I-405 off-ramp to Seal Beach Boulevard was closed Sept. 16 for one month as part of project improvements. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather. The off-ramp is expected to reopen next week. The closure is related to the widening the San Diego Freeway (I-405) between SR-73 and I-605 to improve 16 miles ending near the Los Angeles County line. Sign up for

Phases 3 and 4 of the 2022 GRF Paving Project started Aug. 22 and will continue until the end of October. Currently paving/road construction crews are working on El Dorado and Northwood Road (grind and overlay with curb work). Drivers and pedestrians should use caution in construction zones. The GRF Board awarded a $2.6 million contract to MJ Jurado for resurfacing, slurry and other work

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question why it was in our community paper (Sept. 29). No one sterilizes children or casts multiple votes. The 2020 election was recounted and recounted, and all court case challenges were lost. It is time to understand that Trump lost. Trump’s legacy is that he is the only president to incite an insurrection and steal classified top secret documents. Spewing hate by calling the other side

Editor: The Optum open House last Saturday was such a wonderful surprise and event. There were 18 different services available in Optum. I learned so much and was so surprised that there are so many specialists at our Optum, which is here in Leisure World. Every service had a professional person ready to discuss what he or she offers to help keep us healthy. Amazing! Seal Beach Mayor Joe