by Jaetaik Yoo LW contributor Drought devastates nature. All life—people, animals, fish and trees—need water to survive. We basically get the water from the sky. So the rain is quite important to people as well as nature. But rain is irregular. Sometimes it floods, and sometimes there is drought for a long time. Wild grasses in the field or mountains can sprout only when the

Editor: What a happy surprise to find that the statue of the “older couple” has been relocated to the entry of our wonderful LW Library. It looks great. I applaud the administration for having the courage to relocate it amidst so much early criticism and ingratitude. The fact that the couple is sharing a book makes it all the more appropriate that it be placed here. Bravo! Now may I suggest

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: SR-22 On-Ramp from Old Ranch Parkway Closure The Old Ranch Parkway on-ramp to the westbound SR-22

and immediately send assistance your way. Many residents have medical alert systems that are operated by a number of different companies. Always instruct a medical alert system operator to contact first, not the Security Department. Having the Security Department contacted first can cause a significant delay in sending the assistance you need. Some residents delay in calling because they fear

COVID-19 Updates • Don’t get a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other vaccines. People are advised to wait at least 14 days after getting a COVID- 19 vaccine before getting any other vaccine, including a flu or shingles vaccine. Or if you have recently received any other vaccine first, wait at least 14 days before getting your COVID-19 vaccine. However, those who do get a COVID-19

WELLNESS TIP When you are sick, it’s important to drink plenty of water so your body has what it needs to fight off an illness like COVID-19 or the flu.