In this election year, concerned LW residents are reporting that representatives of both political parties are knocking on registered voters’ doors to get out the vote. But what are the laws and rules for Leisure World as a gated community? In 2002, the Supreme Court struck down a law that banned canvassing without a permit, even in gated communities. The ruling superseded any state or local

The GRF Recreation Department is hosting a baseball bus trip to see the Texas Rangers vs. the Angeles at Angels Stadium in Anaheim on July 29. Game time is at 6:38 p.m. It will be Mike Trout tank top giveaway night, and the Angels will celebrate throwback uniform weekend with the team wearing retro garb. The bus will depart Leisure World just after 4:45 p.m. Tickets are $60 and include bus transportation

The Orange County Health Care Agency approved the final permit required before opening the new GRF Aquatic Center last week. The pool and spa opened July 2 to rave reviews and a capacity crowd. Here’s what you need to know to get ready for a summer of poolside fun: • The pool is open daily from 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. • GRF ID card is required for admittance; residents only. • Limited

The registration procedure for North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) classes in LW is changing as of the upcoming fall semester. Students will be able to register in person or online beginning Aug. 2. An in-person registration event will be held in Clubhouse 4 starting at 9 a.m. Students must be able to sign into myGateway ( mg.nocccd. edu) with their Banner IDs and a password prior

North Gate Road closed July 5 for approximately three months to allow crews to install a new 18-inch sewer line underneath I-405. The sewer line will connect to an existing sewer line under Old Ranch Parkway, across the freeway. Sewer work is anticipated 7 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays. In a separate job, crews will resume pile installation as early as Monday, July 11, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in preparation

Leisure World Security reports that catalytic converters were stolen from three recreational vehicles parked in the RV Lot, one reported on June 12 and and two on June 18. The thefts, which were reported to Seal Beach police, were well planned, according to reports. A ladder was found propped on the exterior of LW’s perimeter wall. Unidentified culprits apparently climbed the ladder, removed

According to Security, there have only been a half dozen reported coyote sightings in the last two months here, but Leisure World residents are encouraged to stay vigilant in protecting their small pets. Coyotes are generally reclusive but those who have adapted to urban environments are often accustomed to people and don’t feel threatened. They hang around because of an abundance of food