GRF CLOSES OUTDOOR VENUES Based on rising COVID-19 case counts, the GRF Board decided Tuesday that it is in the best interest of the community to close all outdoor activities, effective Nov. 25. The LW Golf Course, Veterans Plaza, Mission Park and the Amphitheater will be closed through Dec. 21 (see page 3 for more). At that time, the situation will be re-evaluated. Every LWer is urged to take

SECURITY DEPARTMENT To increase efficiency, the GRF Board of Directors has a reorganization of the Security Department on Oct. 5 as part of its 2021 operating budget. Included in the budget was the new reorganization and deployment of security resources. This includes the elimination of parttime security positions, effective Jan. 1. All Security department positions will be full-time, 40

CALIFORNIA MANDATES Faced with a startling spike in coronavirus cases, California health officials issued a new mandate last week requiring residents to wear face coverings whenever they’re outside their homes, with few exceptions. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say wearing masks and keeping a 6-foot distance from others can help curb the spread of COVID-19. The expanded order

The GRF Board of Directors voted at the Nov. 24 meeting to close all outdoor amenities due to rising COVID-19 case counts. Amenities will be closed until Dec. 21, when the situation will be re-evalulated. The following facilities are closed: • Golf Course • Veterans Plaza • Mission Park • Amphitheater The reservation link on lwsb. com/reserve has been deactivated. Any

CITY OF SEAL BEACH In response to the public’s request for extended operating hours, the City of Seal Beach Senior Transportation Services operating hours were extended starting Nov. 16. The new hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., instead of closing at 2:30 p.m. All other Senior Transportation Services program guidelines remain the same. For more information

OC SANITATION DISTRICT The Orange County Sanitation District has installed a 2-mile stretch of sewer pipeline in the City of Seal Beach to improve the regional system. Construction is ongoing on Westminster Boulevard between Seal Beach Boulevard and Bolsa Chica Road. The project will move into the City of Westminster with pre-construction activities anticipated to start after the Thanksgiving