SCAM ALERT The Seal Beach Police Department cautions LW residents not to send money, checks, gift cards or give personal information via text or over the phone. Gift card scams, especially, are on the rise, according to the Federal Trade Commission. About one in four people who report losing money to fraud say it happened when a scammer tricked them into divulging the numbers on the back of a

PROTECT OUR PIPES With GRF Service Maintenance reporting a growing incidence of blocked sewer pipes largely due to flushable wipes, Mutual and GRF officials have been seeking a remedy. They found one in a product called Refresh Liquid Wipes that is now on sale for $6.81, including tax, at the Copy & Supply Center in Building 5. The 50-milliliter package provides approximately 100 applications,

OCTA Crews closed 405 on-ramp at SB Boulevard Crews closed the I-405 loop on-ramp from Seal Beach Boulevard on April 25. It will be closed for approximately one month to accommodate the freeway widening as part of the freeway improvement construction. Sign up for project-wide and bridge-specific construction alerts at bit.ly/405-signup. For closures and detours on the interactive

The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, is widening the San Diego Freeway (I-405) between SR-73 and I-605. The project is improving 16 miles of I-405 between the SR-73 freeway in Costa Mesa and I-605 near the Los Angeles County line. Construction updates are as follows: WB SR-22 On-Ramp from Old Ranch Parkway Now Open The westbound SR-22 on-ramp from Old Ranch

The annual Classic Car Show is the showcase event for the City of Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, with over 500 classic cars on display all along Main Street. On Saturday, April 30, the following streets will be closed as a result of this event: • Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Avenue • Ocean Avenue between 10th Street and 8th Street • Central Avenue between 10th Street

GRF STAFF COLUMN by Eloy Gomez safety and emergency coordinator Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for future generations. It is good for the environment since we are making new products from old ones, which are of no use to us anyway. Recycling begins at home and is everyone’s responsibility. What and Where to Recycle • Paper— Make sure

Editor: Dad and I want to extend our most heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in his 100th birthday celebration as part of the Golden Age Foundation’s Centenarian Celebration. I can’t begin to tell you how happy it made Dad. He is still talking about it! I recognize that there were many, many people who put this kind gesture together, including the people who picked up the gift

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The Leisure World Historical Society, a 501(c)3 educational foundation, is dedicated to preserving the history of Leisure World, which is celebrating 60 years this year. Historical Society President Margaret Gillon has chronicled highlights in this weekly column. People are welcome to visit, volunteer for or donate memorabilia to the Historical Society, which is open every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in