budget to the 2025 budget, employment related expenses have risen by 37.8%. Most of that was related to catchup adjustments in 2023 and 2024 to correct for many years of stagnated wages, which had ballooned employee turnover. On the other hand, total expenses have risen by 47.4% over those four budgets. The additional amount was because of an almost $2 million jump in the 2025 budget, which was

Editor: Reading the articles about Service Maintenance getting new Bigfoot customized utility carts replacing the old Cushman carts brought a smile to my face. It’s a start but well deserved. Not only were the old engines very loud, but numerous times, when going around the bend their engine petered out. After a few minutes they were good to go. I really felt for these guys! The staff of that

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to LW residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Tues., April 1 Facilities Committee Conference Room A..................10 a.m. Thurs., April 3 Operations Committee Conference Room A..................10 a.m. Tues., April 8 Member Services Committee Conference Room A..................10 a.m. Thurs., April 10 Finance Committee

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., March 27 Mutual 1 Conference Room B/Zoom.......9 a.m. Fri., March 28 Mutual 6 Conference Room B/Zoom..9:40 a.m. Tues., April 1 Mutual 17 Conference Room B/Zoom...1:30 p.m. Wed., April 2 President’s Council Clubhouse 4 .............................1:30 p.m. Tues.,

California law requires the GRF Board to establish reasonable time limits for members to speak at meetings. (Civ. Code Sec. 4925(b).), and how the Board responds to questions or concerns; most often the Board is unable to respond (Civ. Code Sec. 4930.). Approximately one-fourth of the Board’s meeting, a maximum of 30 minutes, is reserved for member comments. Comments are limited to three minutes

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH In honor of Women’s History Month, Orange County Supervisors, First District, is taking nominations for Women of Distinction. If there is a woman in your life who was community-focused and civically engaged last year and made a difference in the lives of many, this is your opportunity to recognize her for her dedication and commitment to making the world a better

The City of Seal Beach Senior Shuttle Service is a free 20-passenger shuttle that runs on a fixed route throughout major city stops. It can accommodate wheelchairs, scooters and hold two bikes. To register, submit the following to the City of Seal Beach recreation coordinator Anthony Nguyen by email or in-person. • An application that can be found on www.sealbeachca.gov/ Departments/Community-Services-