The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) extinguished a fire at Mutual 11 on the night of March 11. Multiple fire engines, 16 fire department personnel and several Seal Beach police officers responded to the scene at approximately 8:28 p.m. The building was evacuated as a precaution. There were no injuries, according to a GRF Security report.

FROM THE GRF BOARD The insurance renewal cost for 2024 presented our entire community with one of its most significant financial challenges. The budget for 2024, adopted almost two months before the insurance policy pricing was determined, was over $2 million short of the actual final cost. The GRF Board has been working with Foundation staff to determine the least disruptive strategies

Editor: Before I get to the reason I’m writing, I’d like to make Karla Lolkus’ point (Feb. 29) direct. You cannot assess your way out of inflation or recession. It only stresses the shareholders and eventually will lead to delinquent dues. You have to do what all responsible cities and communities do: maintain essential service and shelve non-emergency expenditures. I have lived in

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to LW residents. The following is a tentative schedule. GRF Board Meeting Tues., March 26, 10 a.m. Clubhouse 4/Zoom GRF Board Executive Session Thurs., March 28, 1 p.m. Conference Room A Facilities Committee Meeting Tues., April 2, 10 a.m. Conference Room A/ Zoom Operation Committee Meeting Thurs., April 4, 10 a.m. Conference

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Mutual 2 Thurs., March 21, 9 a.m. Conference Room B/Zoom Mutual 11 Thurs., March 21, 1:30 p.m. Conference Room B/Zoom Mutual 6 Fri., March 22, 9:40 a.m. Conference Room B/Zoom Mutual 8 (open forum 9:15 a.m.) Mon., March 25, 9 a.m. Conference Room B/Zoom Mutual

from page 5 Mutual's election policy, proxies may be used in Mutual elections. To ensure the ballot's integrity, ballot envelopes must be signed by the shareholder member connected to that household. Are write-in candidates permitted? Foundation bylaws do not permit write-in candidates for GRF directors. There is a space on most mutual ballots for write-in candidates. However,

California law requires the 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 one-fourth of the Board’s meeting, a maximum of 30 minutes, is reserved for Member comments. Comments are limited to three minutes

CITY OF SEAL BEACH The Senior Shuttle Service is a free 20-passenger shuttle that runs on a fixed route throughout major city stops, including Seal Beach Pier/Old Town area, Leisure World, and Rossmoor Shopping Center/North Seal Beach Community Center. This shuttle can accommodate wheelchairs and scooters, and hold two bikes. To register, submit the following to the City of Seal Beach recreation

The GRF Transportation Department conducts monthly bus tours of Leisure World on Tuesdays for new and recently moved-in residents. Included are 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 World Library and the Main Gate bus station. The 1.5-hour tours begin at the bus hub