California is in a record-breaking drought with 2022 being the driest year on record so far. The state’s worsening conditions prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to proclaim a Drought Emergency last month, triggering regulations requiring all urban water suppliers to escalate ongoing water conservation efforts. At the Presidents’ Council meeting July 7, the City of Seal Beach alerted the Golden Rain

GRF MEMBER RESOURCES The GRF Member Resources Department will host the fifth annual Life Options Expo on Friday, July 29, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.in Clubhouse 4. Reservations are not needed to attend. Masks are not required but highly recommended. The community-based expo will give Leisure World residents and their families an opportunity to learn about options that are available to enhance quality

Let’s go out to the Angels vs. Rangers ball game June 29. Sign up for the recreation-sponsored trip departing LW at 4:45 p.m. Page 22

The City of Seal Beach answers questions about drought-related water rules that will impact everyone. Page 3

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT The Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles (PPAGLA) recently awarded Joanna Matos, 92, the Lifetime Achievement Award, the group’s highest honor. Founded in 1936, the organization comprises over 400 broadcast and print photojournalists whose news images are seen worldwide. Matos had a humble beginning as the only staff photographer at the La Habra Daily

Editor’s Note: Iris Lee, the deputy public works director for the City of Seal Beach, answers questions LW residents have regarding the State Water Board’s water conservation emergency regulation adoption (see page 1 for more information). They were compiled to help Leisure World and the city better navigate this effort together. The state may modify the interpretations at any time. The city update