Leisure World Weekly

EXTREME HEAT SPARKS ROLLING OUTAGES ….

EXTREME HEAT SPARKS ROLLING OUTAGES After a weekend of extreme heat and more high temperatures predicted, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued a statewide four-day flex alert that ended yesterday. A flex alert is a call for voluntary electricity conservation during peak hours to lessen the strain on the state’s grid. Hundreds of Leisure World residents were intermittently

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EXTREME HEAT SPARKS ROLLING OUTAGES ….

EXTREME HEAT SPARKS ROLLING OUTAGES After a weekend of extreme heat and more high temperatures predicted, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued a statewide four-day flex alert that ended yesterday. A flex alert is a call for voluntary electricity conservation during peak hours to lessen the strain on the state’s grid. Hundreds of Leisure World residents were intermittently

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Posted on August 19, 2020

BEFORE THE POWER GOES OUT ….

BEFORE THE POWER GOES OUT To keep your food from spoiling during a power outage, keep on hand: • One or more coolers—inexpensive styrofoam coolers work well. • Ice—Surrounding your food with ice in a cooler or in the refrigerator will keep food colder for a longer period of time during a prolonged blackout. • A digital quick-response thermometer— With these thermometers

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BEFORE THE POWER GOES OUT ….

BEFORE THE POWER GOES OUT To keep your food from spoiling during a power outage, keep on hand: • One or more coolers—inexpensive styrofoam coolers work well. • Ice—Surrounding your food with ice in a cooler or in the refrigerator will keep food colder for a longer period of time during a prolonged blackout. • A digital quick-response thermometer— With these thermometers

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Posted on August 19, 2020

Projects are ongoing around LW

GRF projects are underway around the community despite slowdowns attributed to COVID-19 repercussions. This column will update residents on the progress of various construction projects. The information is provided by GRF Facilities Director Mark Weaver and Physical Property Manager David Rudge. • PAVING PROJECT The 2020 Trust Street Paving project will run through September. The schedule tentatively

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Projects are ongoing around LW

GRF projects are underway around the community despite slowdowns attributed to COVID-19 repercussions. This column will update residents on the progress of various construction projects. The information is provided by GRF Facilities Director Mark Weaver and Physical Property Manager David Rudge. • PAVING PROJECT The 2020 Trust Street Paving project will run through September. The schedule tentatively

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Posted on August 19, 2020

Security News

by Victor Rocha Security Services director As we are now into the fifth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Security Department continues to provide vital services to the community. I wanted to address some questions and issues that have been brought to our attention over the last few months. Why are there are new security officers at the Main Gate? When the crisis began, nearly 40

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Security News

by Victor Rocha Security Services director As we are now into the fifth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Security Department continues to provide vital services to the community. I wanted to address some questions and issues that have been brought to our attention over the last few months. Why are there are new security officers at the Main Gate? When the crisis began, nearly 40

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Posted on August 19, 2020

Calling All Volunteers

For the last five months, a team of compassionate, service-minded volunteers have been assisting Leisure World Seal Beach residents who are unable to shop for themselves. People are needed to replace those who have returned to work, are at capacity or have otherwise dropped out. If you have time to spare and would like to help your neighbors, contact Recreation at (562) 431-6586, ext. 398,

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Calling All Volunteers

For the last five months, a team of compassionate, service-minded volunteers have been assisting Leisure World Seal Beach residents who are unable to shop for themselves. People are needed to replace those who have returned to work, are at capacity or have otherwise dropped out. If you have time to spare and would like to help your neighbors, contact Recreation at (562) 431-6586, ext. 398,

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Posted on August 19, 2020

SBPD Incident Report

On Aug. 14 at about 11:27 a.m., the Seal Beach Police Department received a call of a male subject attempting to jump the fence into Leisure World near North Gate Road. The subject was ultimately detained by police. It was later discovered that he was a parolee at large and was arrested for the parole violation. The man, who was not identified by police, was later booked into the Orange County

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SBPD Incident Report

On Aug. 14 at about 11:27 a.m., the Seal Beach Police Department received a call of a male subject attempting to jump the fence into Leisure World near North Gate Road. The subject was ultimately detained by police. It was later discovered that he was a parolee at large and was arrested for the parole violation. The man, who was not identified by police, was later booked into the Orange County

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Posted on August 19, 2020

Protecting the community, one mask at a time

GOLDEN AGE FOUNDATION The Golden Age Foundation is like Leisure World’s guardian angel. The philanthropic self-help group is at the ready to take on special projects to help LW residents make the most of life here. The GAF has paid for bus benches— or coordinated to get them on behalf of LW clubs and shareholders— throughout LW, sponsored transportation help, including paying for

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Protecting the community, one mask at a time

GOLDEN AGE FOUNDATION The Golden Age Foundation is like Leisure World’s guardian angel. The philanthropic self-help group is at the ready to take on special projects to help LW residents make the most of life here. The GAF has paid for bus benches— or coordinated to get them on behalf of LW clubs and shareholders— throughout LW, sponsored transportation help, including paying for

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Posted on August 19, 2020

SB Cooling Centers Open Through Sunday

As a result of extreme heat in Southern California, the City of Seal Beach has opened two cooling centers. The cooling centers will stay open through Sunday, Aug. 23. The are located at: Marina Community Center 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Amenities: Air conditioning, water, tables and chairs Seal Beach Tennis Center 3900 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach Monday-Friday,

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SB Cooling Centers Open Through Sunday

As a result of extreme heat in Southern California, the City of Seal Beach has opened two cooling centers. The cooling centers will stay open through Sunday, Aug. 23. The are located at: Marina Community Center 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Amenities: Air conditioning, water, tables and chairs Seal Beach Tennis Center 3900 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach Monday-Friday,

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Posted on August 19, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Editor: I would sincerely like to thank both Pamela McDougal (Letters, Aug. 6) and Gloria Beech (Letters, July 30) for doing something so important and necessary—to open a civil discussion on racism, a sickness this country has endured since the arrival of Africans, who by most “official” accounts arrived in Virginia in 1619. History reveals, however, there were unwilling Africans who

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Letters to the Editor

Editor: I would sincerely like to thank both Pamela McDougal (Letters, Aug. 6) and Gloria Beech (Letters, July 30) for doing something so important and necessary—to open a civil discussion on racism, a sickness this country has endured since the arrival of Africans, who by most “official” accounts arrived in Virginia in 1619. History reveals, however, there were unwilling Africans who

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Posted on August 19, 2020

Perspectives Policy

Submissions in each of the following categories may be published at the discretion of the Communications and Technical Director. Letters to the Editor: Maximum number of words: 250. Letters should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email (preferred), regular mail or handdelivered and placed in the letter slot of the staff entrance of the LW News Office (adjacent to the Amphitheater).

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Perspectives Policy

Submissions in each of the following categories may be published at the discretion of the Communications and Technical Director. Letters to the Editor: Maximum number of words: 250. Letters should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email (preferred), regular mail or handdelivered and placed in the letter slot of the staff entrance of the LW News Office (adjacent to the Amphitheater).

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Posted on August 19, 2020

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EXTREME HEAT SPARKS ROLLING OUTAGES ….

EXTREME HEAT SPARKS ROLLING OUTAGES ….

BEFORE THE POWER GOES OUT ….

BEFORE THE POWER GOES OUT ….

Projects are ongoing around LW

Projects are ongoing around LW

Security News

Security News

Calling All Volunteers

Calling All Volunteers

SBPD Incident Report

SBPD Incident Report

Protecting the community, one mask at a time

Protecting the community, one mask at a time

SB Cooling Centers Open Through Sunday

SB Cooling Centers Open Through Sunday

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Perspectives Policy

Perspectives Policy

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