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by Jane Brittingham LW contributor Gov. Gavin Newsom has a new ad out indicating that enough money has been raised to meet the yes on Prop. 50’s fiscal goals. At this point the vote is over, and the people of California await the results of the special election. The LW Democratic Club thanks its team of canvassers who tirelessly knocked on doors and helped people understand why there was a special

Lynn Baidack, Sandy Derouin, Sally Fowler, Lynne Haines, Karen Mendon, Bob Peterson, Connie Terry and Jesus Sosa. Thursday, Oct. 23 results: Team Lynne edged by Team Jack. Team Micki buried Team Karen 10-2. All-game winners were Kathryn Ewell, Barbara Gardner, Judy Hulin, Rod Leebrick, Bob Peterson and Kirk Smith. Friday, Oct. 24 results: Team Shel outshone Team Carol 9-3. Team Patti crushed

by Hope Horning LW contributor Now that the Prop. 50 special election is over, the America First Republican Club’s members will begin concentrating on collecting signatures to get the Voter ID Proposition on the 2026 election ballot. About a month ago, many members received an envelope that contained a voter ID proposition petition. That petition was sent to encourage members to not just

Meeting information is subject to change. Check the LW website at www.lwsb.com for the most current listings. ARTS AND CRAFTS Art League, CH 4, A, B and C Sections, 2nd Tues., 6-8 p.m. for art show and demonstration; zentangle class, Mon. ,12:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; watercolor class, Fri., 9 a.m.-noon; 562-431-4124 Arts & Crafts Guild, CH 4, Art Rm., Group painting: Mon., 9 a.m.-noon; with model:

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COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026 Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8% in 2026. By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, known as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The increase will take effect in January 2026, when the average monthly Social Security check