HEALTH & SAFETY Risk of fire decreases when space heaters are appropriately used by Eloy Gomez health and safety specialist The short days and long nights are here, and with them, low overnight temperatures. A space heater can be an easy and effective way to warm your home, but space heaters come with some risks. The National Fire Protection Association reports that space heaters

Millions of people will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays. The Seal Beach Police Department encourages everyone to celebrate safely and have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver. During the pre-Christmas and New Year’s holiday season through Dec. 13, the Seal Beach Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected

Editor’s Note: Grace S. Kim of Mutual 14 submitted the following column as an appreciation to all Korean War veterans. Her husband, the late Dr. Luke L.C. Kim, was born in North Korea in 1930. Kim Il-Sung had established his Communist dictatorship in North Korea in 1946, from which Dr. Kim and his family escaped to South Korea. On June 25, 1950, the North Korean People’s Army launched an invasion

The Seal Beach Police Department, in partnership with the McGaugh Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, will host a free presentation on “Surviving Gun Violence” on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the McGaugh Elementary School auditorium, 1698 Bolsa Ave., Seal Beach. The presentation will: • Provide strategies to prevent and prepare for a potentially violent incident and/or

There’s something about twinkling lights that gets people in the holiday spirit. While Leisure World may not have the winter charm of a white Christmas, it has its share of impressive holiday displays. If you see one, share it. Send the Mutual, building and apartment numbers with a brief description to emmad@lwsb. com. A list will be printed so everyone can enjoy them.

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., Dec. 1 Executive Board Session Conf. Rm A ......................................1 p.m. Mon., Dec. 5 Recreation Committee Conf. Rm B/virtual........................... 1 p.m. Tues., Dec. 6 Information Technology Services Committee Conf. Rm A/virtual ........................

The Open Meeting Act allows boards of directors to establish reasonable time limits for the open forum and for speakers to address the board. (Civ. Code §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. To address the GRF Board of Directors, submit a request to the GRF