Editor: The news that the LW Weekly will suspend publication of political letters raises considerable issues. Are there First Amendment rights being raised here? Whose paper is it anyway? Shareholders whose fees help sustain the paper ought to have a voice in what appears in the paper. No crediting of the decision to suspend was reported, other than this unsigned notice. The arguments on which

The following is a partial list. For the full story, visit lwsb.com and click “livestream.” Gate Hours Upon the recommendation of the Operations Committee and in answer to residents’ complaints, the board voted 13-4 to reinstate longer hours of operation at the North and St. Andrews gates. The gates will be open from 5:45 a.m.-10:45 p.m., starting in September. The Main Gate is always open

SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL Council will consider water rate hikes at Aug. 11 hearing The Seal Beach City Council will continue a public hearing on water and sewer rate hikes on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 211 Eight St., Seal Beach, CA 90740. Ratepayers will have until the end of the hearing to submit protest letters against the rate hikes. If approved by the

to prevent mosquitoes,” district spokesperson Brian Brannon said. “Dumping and draining standing water is the most effective and environmentally friendly way to rid mosquitoes from our communities.” To prevent mosquito bites and mosquito reproduction: • Dump and drain containers holding water at least once a week. • Clean and scrub bird baths and pet water bowls. • Wear

The Creative Writers Club will meet Friday, July 25, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. This month, the Photo Arts Club photographers who submitted images and the writers who interpreted them will have a chance to meet and talk about both forms of art. The club is looking forward to meeting the artists and hearing information about their photos—and seeing their reactions to the writers’ interpretation