ated by one party leadership representation in California. Replacing Newsom with a Republican could bring some balance to the state government. For example, compiling and calculating how much money given to political candidates is spent on their behalf, and by whom, is legally the primary job of the state Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). This commission is non-partisan, but currently

COVID-19 UPDATE GRF management is working with the Orange County Health Care Agency to schedule a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic as soon as possible. To keep residents safe amid an ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, all GRF facilities are closed until futher notice. In areas like Laguna Woods, where active outdoor venues are open, COVID- 19 cases are on the rise, according to a news

California LifeLine provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to qualified households. Only one California LifeLine discounted phone is allowed per household (except for teletypewriter users and for Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program participants). The California LifeLine discounts can only be for the individual’s primary residence. Each household must choose to get the

CALFRESH 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

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 Jan. 21. Every third Thursday from 9-11 a.m., qualified people receive 40 pounds of food, including canned fruit, vegetables, meat, rice, juice, cereal

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: Westminster Boulevard Traffic Shift Crews will shift traffic to the new Westminster bridge over