LOS ANGELES COUNTY The holiday season is an exciting time for many families. Don’t let scams, theft and fraud steal the joy. Before making a purchase or donation, be prepared to identify questionable activity to avoid becoming a victim. Don’t let these common scams ruin your holidays: Spam phone calls and text messages: From robocalls to text messages, scammers are able to contact you

Editor: I’ve been wondering if the Republican Club in Leisure World added “America First” to its name specifically because it’s become the political slogan of white nationalist groups? I hope not. I don’t like to think that—although I’m sure there are racists among us—it’s become part of the club’s beliefs, which are occasionally listed. I want to believe the majority of

The location of the Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW) Simbang Gabi Mass event was incorrect in the Dec. 14 LW Weekly. The annual Mass will be held today, Thursday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4.

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Wed., Jan. 3 Presidents’ Council Clubhouse 4….........................1:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 4 Mutual 17 ConferenceRoomB/Zoom…...1:30p.m. Mon., Jan. 8 Mutual 9 Conference Room B/Zoom…....9 a.m. Tues., Jan. 9 Mutual 16 Conference Room B/Zoom….....1 p.m. Wed., Jan.

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to LW residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Tues., Jan. 2 Facilities Committee Meeting Conference Room A……………10 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 4 Operation Committee Meeting Conference Room A……………10 a.m. Tues., Jan. 9 Member Services Committee Meeting Conference Room A……………10 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 11 Administration

CITY OF SEAL BEACH With the rainy season just around the corner, the City of Seal Beach Marine Safety Department, Public Works Department, Orange County Fire Authority, and police department will monitor conditions throughout the winter months and respond appropriately as issues arise. Residents are encouraged to monitor the weather and take steps to protect themselves and their property.

California law requires the Board to establish reasonable time limits for members to speak at meetings. (Civ. Code Sec. 4925(b).) Time limits are four minutes per speaker for 15 or fewer speakers; three minutes per speaker for 16-25 speakers; and two minutes per speaker for more than 26 speakers. California law also places significant limitations on how the Board responds to questions or concerns;

To use the newly opened 405 Express Lanes, people will need: (1) a FasTrak responder and (2) a valid FasTrak account. FasTrak responders are available for free from any toll agency in California, as well as directly through the 405 Express Lanes website at www.405ExpressLanes. com. Switchable transponders, which allow drivers to tell the system if there are two or more occupants in the vehicle,