The Laguna Woods Village Security Services Department is currently hiring part-time dispatchers. This vital role is the first point of contact for all emergency and non-emergency calls, ensuring a swift, coordinated response across the community.

What You’ll Do

• Prioritize and respond to calls
• Dispatch patrol officers
• Operate radios, phones and computer systems
• Monitor alarms and coordinate with emergency responders
• Provide excellent service to residents, guests and staff

What We’re Looking For

• Clear and confident communication
• Strong multitasking and decision-making skills
• Experience in dispatch, call centers or security (preferred)
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a professional public safety team
• Serve a vibrant 55+ community
• Competitive pay, part-time benefits and full training
• Grow your skills in a meaningful role

To apply, contact Administrative Services Supervisor Aaron Kennedy at aaron.kennedy@vmsinc.org or 949-268-2331.

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We’re hiring part-time gate ambassadors, our key frontline team members who help maintain safety and provide exceptional service to residents, guests and service providers.

About the Role

As a gate ambassador, you’ll create a safe and welcoming environment by:

• Greeting and screening all who enter the community
• Verifying identification and gate clearance
• Offering directions and basic community information
• Monitoring and documenting entry activity
• Supporting a secure atmosphere through attentive service

Who We’re Looking For

We seek courteous, dependable individuals who:

• Have strong customer service skills and stay calm under pressure
• Are comfortable using radios and access systems
• Are available for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays (minimum of three shifts per week)
• Bring prior security or service experience (preferred, but not required)

Why Join Us

• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Paid, hands-on training
• A valued role in a respected team
• Opportunity to support a vibrant community of 18,600+ residents

Contact Gate Ambassador Supervisor Sarah Harris at sarah.harris@vmsinc.org to learn more or apply. We look forward to welcoming you to the team.

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The United Laguna Woods Mutual and Third Laguna Hills Mutual boards of directors are calling for interested Laguna Woods Village members to submit candidate applications for the 2025 annual election.

United Mutual 2025 Election Details

There will be three open positions with terms ending in 2028:

• Wednesday, May 28: Nominations opened. Obtain candidate applications in the General Manager’s office at the Community Center.
• Friday, June 27: Submit candidate statements to the inspector of elections per candidate packet instructions by 5 p.m.
• Friday, June 27: Submit completed applications and candidate video agreements to the corporate secretaries by 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 26: Ballots mailed.
• Thursday, September 25: Ballots due by 11 a.m.
• Friday, September 26: Ballots counted at a United board special tabulation meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center board room.
• Tuesday, October 14:United Mutual candidates with the most votes will be seated on the United board at the annual meeting of members at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Center board room.

Third Mutual 2025 Election Details

There will be four open positions with terms ending in 2028:

• Tuesday, June 3: Nominations open. Obtain candidate applications in the General Manager’s office at the Community Center.
• Thursday, July 3: Submit candidate statements to the inspector of elections per candidate packet instructions by 5 p.m.
• Thursday, July 3: Submit completed applications and candidate video agreements to the corporate secretaries by 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 26: Ballots mailed.
• Thursday, September 25: Ballots due by 11 a.m.
• Friday, September 26: Ballots counted at a Third board special tabulation meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Center board room.
• Thursday, October 2:Third Mutual candidates with the most votes will be seated on the Third board at the annual meeting of members at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Center board room.

How to Submit Your Candidacy

Interested members may obtain an application and election process instructions from the General Manager’s office, located in the Community Center (24351 El Toro Road) from Corporate Secretary Makayla Schwietert (949-268-2295) or Assistant Corporate Secretary Paul Nguyen (949-268-2383). Please check in with the Community Center front desk concierge, who will notify the corporate secretaries that you wish to obtain election documents.

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As wildfire season approaches during the dry summer months, it’s important to be ready. Wildfires are unpredictable, and Southern California is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions, increasing the risk of fire-related emergencies.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) recommends the following wildfire preparedness steps:

Before a Wildfire

• Know your fire extinguishers: where they are, how to use them and check expiration dates.
• Learn utility controls. Make sure everyone in your household knows how to safely shut off gas, electricity and water.
• Prepare a “go bag” with at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food, water and necessary medications, a change of clothes, extra cash, first aid and sanitation supplies, batteries, flashlight, copies of important documents, pet food and water.
• Build a wildfire action plan. This plan details meeting points, evacuation routes, arrangements for pets and a communication plan for family members.

Read more wildfire preparations tips from CAL FIRE here.

Stay Informed

Residents can use the following resources to get real-time updates during fire season:

• AlertOC notification system: Enroll in the county’s mass notification system, AlertOC, at ocgov.com/about-county/emergency. This service delivers time-sensitive messages directly to your home, mobile or business phone with options for text and email notifications.
• Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA): Visit OCFA.org or follow OCFA on social media at x.com/OCFireAuthority for timely updates and information.
• Statewide wildfire updates: Access comprehensive information about California wildfires at fire.ca.gov/incidents.

The Role of CodeRED Emergency Alerts

Orange County’s primary mass notification system, AlertOC, is the official source for real-time updates from OCFA and other emergency agencies. All residents are strongly encouraged to enroll at alertoc.org to receive critical alerts during fire, weather and public safety emergencies.

To supplement countywide updates, Village Management Services (VMS) uses the CodeRED notification system to share brief, community-specific alerts when needed. CodeRED messages may include urgent local instructions or reinforce guidance from county agencies.

To sign up for CodeRED, visit lagunawoodsvillage.com, click “Sign up today” under the red and black CodeRED icon (bottom right of any page), or register through the resident portal.

Air Quality Alerts During Wildfire Incidents

Wildfires can affect air quality, so it’s important to stay informed to protect your health. If you’re in an affected area, check air quality updates and follow health tips, especially if you have heart or lung problems. Key steps include:

• Staying indoors with windows and doors closed
• Using air conditioning set to recirculate
• Drinking plenty of water
• Getting medical help if you have serious symptoms

For up-to-date air quality information and health advice, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District website, which offers tools to help you stay safe during wildfires.

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The Disaster Preparedness Task Force and VMS Security Services invite all current and new building and good neighbor captains to an important meeting:

• Tuesday, June 24
• 10:30 a.m. to noon
• Clubhouse 7 (24111 Moulton Parkway)

Light refreshments will be provided.

Call Security Services at 949-597-4237 with questions. 

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It’s time again to pick up free mulch generated by VMS Landscaping Services. Residents may pick up mulch at Clubhouses 3 or 5 Monday, June 23, through Thursday, June 26.

Please bring your own shovel and container, as these will not be provided. Staff will not be available to assist.

Free community mulch events are for residents who wish to enrich soil in private/personal garden areas and garden plots.

Landscaping Services will continue to mulch all common areas per standard practice.

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During the first week of June, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) trapped more than 15,000 tule mosquitoes (Culex erythrothorax) near UC Irvine marshland and is actively treating the area to reduce populations.

Tule mosquitoes are aggressive dusk and dawn biters and can carry West Nile virus, Western equine encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis.

Residents should also be aware of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes (a.k.a. “ankle biters”), which are daytime biters and can spread dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika.

“Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on earth,” says Brian Brannon, OCMVCD public information officer. “That’s why you call a group of mosquitoes a scourge.” Learn more about OCMVCD’s mosquito-fighting tactics in his recent interview on “This Day.”

Prevent Mosquito Bites

• Apply mosquito repellent to exposed skin before going outdoors; reapply as recommended
• Wear repellent clothing containing DEET, Picaridin, IR3535 or lemon eucalyptus oil
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and opt for lighter-colored clothing
• Dump and drain outdoor containers filled with water at least weekly
• Close all unscreened doors and windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home or space; repair broken or damaged screens

Eliminate Breeding Sources Around the Home

• Dump water from potted plant saucers as often as possible
• Dump and drain other containers filled with water as often as possible
• Clean and scrub bird baths and pet water bowls weekly 

During National Mosquito Awareness Week, which runs from Sunday, June 15, through Saturday, June 21, OCMVCD will share tips and educational content on mosquitoessuck.org and via social media. Residents can also participate in the Mosquito Buster social media challenge with prizes including tickets to an Angels game, the Discovery Cube, the Santa Ana Zoo and local cinemas.

Residents can request a free mosquito inspection by calling 714-971-2421 or visiting ocvector.org.

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