OPERATIONS COMMITTEE by Emma DiMaggio Communications Manager The GRF Operations Committee is set to review two proposals to replace the community’s aging pedestrian gate system at its Oct. 6 meeting. The current setup, which relies on outdated magnetic pattern card readers, has become increasingly unreliable and raises significant security concerns, according to a staff report. Maintenance

The latest episode of the Leisure World Direct podcast covers the Golden Rain Foundation’s 2026 budget. Interim Executive Director Dave Potter explains how the foundation makes decisions about its fiscal budget. Potter covers the performance of the 2025 budget and how departments predict their future expenses. The budget process is currently underway, and the GRF Board is expected to approve

Fire stations across the county will open their doors to the public on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m.- noon, including nearby Fire Station 48, located at 3131 North Gate Road, Seal Beach. The family-friendly event will feature tours of the fire house, OC Fire Authority community educators and firefighters ready to answer people’s burning questions. This is an opportunity to meet the firefighters

The GRF Emergency Preparedness Expo will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3 Lobby and Veterans Plaza. This free event for residents combines resources, demonstrations and exhibits designed to help everyone stay prepared in the event of an emergency. A special highlight this year will be the opening of a time capsule sealed in the year 2000 by the Leisure World Historical