The things people do on their phones and computers, internet-enabled smart devices, and on websites leave a trail of people’s activities and personal information. That personal information has value —not just to individuals, but to scammers and hackers who want to steal people’s identities. Here are five things people can do to keep scammers and hackers at bay. 1. Secure your accounts

Editor: To comment on the controversy in connection with Vice President Kamala Harris’ first name, I have the same thing with my first name. I recognized early on that in my native language, the stress is on the first syllable in a word, and in American-English, it is on the second syllable. It comes to people so naturally, that they not even realize it. Rather than correcting every single

by Mitch Cohen LW contributor As I reach around and pass 85 years, I wonder what life will be beyond the torch I’ve held for all these years. As I stumble and tumble toward the remaining 14 years hopefully will be given to me, I gaze through the newly cleaned windows of my condo, and enjoy the bright morning, and wonder how many more will I be able to enjoy. I do realize that each crystal

Based on the Council-adopted fiscal year 2024-25, the City of Seal Beach will be implementing the following changes: • Staffing adjustments. The City has modified and reorganized certain staffing levels that may affect response times for service requests. • Technology implementation. The online reporting and incident tracking system will be used to manage and streamline certain workflows

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to LW residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Tues., Sept. 3 Facilities Committee Meeting Conference Room A...................10 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 5 Operations Committee Meeting Conference Room A...................10 a.m. Tues., Sept. 10 Member Services Committee Meeting Conference Room A...................10 a.m. Thurs.,

California law requires the GRF Board to establish reasonable time limits for members to speak at meetings. (Civ. Code Sec. 4925(b).), and how the Board responds to questions or concerns; most often the Board is unable to respond (Civ. Code Sec. 4930.). Approximately 30 minutes is reserved for member comments. Comments are limited to three minutes for no more than 10 speakers. For more than 10

The GRF Transportation Department conducts monthly bus tours of Leisure World on first Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m., for LW residents. For more information, contact Melissa Gomez at melissag@lwsb.com or 562-431-6586, ext. 2326, or Kathy Thayer at kathyt@lwsb.com or 562-431-6586, ext. 2398.

Access the City's Shoreline Brochure online for recreational classes and more The City of Seal Beach fall 2024 Shoreline Brochure is available online with information for recreation classes, surf lessons, and aquatic programs that occur between September to December. The brochure can be found online at https://shorturl.at/YjIiU. Viewers can click directly on the classes listed in the brochure