By Brian Harmon LW contributor As of this writing, Vice President Joe Biden has 264 electoral votes, with four states still too close to call. He needs 270 to win. The closeness of this presidential election has led to concerns about the possibility that the winner of the popular vote may not be the one who becomes president because of the Electoral College. Although some people would

Stering. The rescued airman grabbed Jack by the arm, shook his head from side to side, and walked off, unable to say a word. “I’ll remember that for the rest of my life,” said Jim, who was awarded several medals in recognition of his WWII service. He went on to work as a printer for the Press-Telegram for 45 years. He and Peggy had four children and now have five grandchildren and as

While Social Security fraud and scams have been around long before anyone had ever heard of the coronavirus, scammers are exploiting the fear and uncertainty of the virus to take advantage of those on Social Security. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has identified three scams that have gained popularity due to the coronavirus to avoid. 1. A fraudulent letter threatening suspension

KAMCA By Grace Kim LW contributor The Korean American Classical Music Academy was founded in 2012 out of a desire for people to be able to appreciate and talk about classical music with other people who shared the same interests. The group most enjoys listening to beautiful symphony and opera tracks while learning about the composers and their great works. Before COVID-19, more than 80

Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it. Here are two important facts you should know, according to the U.S. Department of Defense: • Veterans Day does not have an apostrophe. A lot of people think it’s “Veteran’s Day” or “Veterans’ Day,” but they’re wrong. The holiday is not a day that “belongs” to one veteran or

Thanksgiving is just weeks away. As this unprecedented year winds to a close, it is time to take stock of the blessings and victories, all the things you are grateful for. The LW Weekly is planning a special Thanksgiving issue to highlight the brighter facets of 2020. Readers are invited to share a lesson learned, an act of kindnesss, an encouragement or anything that they are grateful for. Submissions

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: Update: Edinger Avenue Bridge Demolition Crews will demolish the Edinger Avenue bridge over two