INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year has been automatically extended from April 15 to May 17. Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments

I-405 IMPROVEMENTS Construction to remove and reconstruct the median strip on Seal Beach Boulevard between OldRanchParkwayandLampson Avenue is anticipated to begin as early as 10 p.m. on Monday, March 29. This work is scheduled weekdays through April 3 from approximately 6 a.m.-4 p.m., and again from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. The median is being removed for the future addition of a second left-hand

More than 50 English- and Spanish-speaking California State University, Long Beach, accounting students are providing free tax preparation assistance to qualified families. The Internal Revenue Service-certified students will help those who make $57,000 or less, disabled people, the elderly, students, non-residents and individuals with limited English proficiency. The free service is part of

CalFresh can help qualifying Leisure World residents receive healthy fruits and vegetables, among other groceries. Recipients receive a card similar to a debit card with money loaded every month to shop for more fruit, vegetables, protein and other healthy foods. CalFresh is funded by the USDA and administered through the Community Action Partnership in Leisure World to help improve the health

Free food is available in Leisure World to eligible residents who are 60 years or older through Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC), which has a monthly distribution site by Clubhouse 4. The next food distribution will be April 15. Every third Thursday from 9-11 a.m., qualified people receive 40 pounds of food, including canned fruit, vegetables, meat, cereal and more. Eligible

The Downtown Cafe at Building 5 is now open for indoor use, with limited capacity. Tables and chairs have been set up and sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer are available, in keeping with guidelines set by the Orange County Heath Care Agency. As Orange County continues to lessen restrictions, more tables and chairs will be added. Outside patio chairs and tables are also available in limited capacity.