VMS continually monitors municipal and government information sources and communicates any potential danger to residents via our CodeRED emergency notification system. In the event of an emergency or the need to broadcast critical time-sensitive news, CodeRED transmits brief, urgent messages to Village residents as quickly as possible via phone, text or email.

If you are not already enrolled in CodeRED, visit lagunawoodsvillage.com, click the black and red CodeRED icon at the top left-hand corner and fill out the form, or enroll after logging in to the resident portal. All information you provide to the CodeRED system is confidential and will be used to contact you in the case of an emergency only.

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The Department of Maintenance and Construction seeks residents to fill part-time volunteer positions within the VMS Damage Restoration Division and the VMS Manor Alterations Division.

Damage Restoration seeks one part-time resident volunteer liaison to assist damage restoration staff and residents with coordinating appointments, monitoring work progress, facilitating the exchange of project information and responding to resident inquiries. Click here to view a detailed description of an application for the Damage Restoration resident volunteer position.

Manor Alterations seeks part-time resident volunteer concierges to maintain a presence at Window 7 in Resident Services, be the first point of contact for Manor Alterations after kiosk check-in, provide information and project status updates, and direct customers to Manor Alterations office or the appropriate department if necessary. Click here to view a detailed description of and application for the Manor Alterations resident volunteer positions. 

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Each year, the United, Third and GRF boards of directors determine monthly assessments required to fund operations, determine restricted fund contributions and set reserve fund contributions.

Click here to view a graph of changes to monthly assessments for GRF, United and Third since 2014.

GRF

From 2014 to 2024, assessments increased by $4.34 or 1.9%, which represents an average annual change of 0.5%. Much of the low increase is due to the Trust Facilities Fee that owners pay when purchasing a new home.

United

From 2014 to 2024, assessments increased by $106.68 or 32.4%, which represents an average annual change of 2.3%. Combined with the GRF portion of the monthly assessment, the total basic assessment increased by $111.02 or 20.1%, which represents an average annual change of 1.7%. 

Third

From 2014 to 2024, assessments increased by $203.97 or 53.2%, which represents an average annual change of 3.5%. Combined with the GRF portion of the monthly assessment, the total basic assessment increased by $208.31 or 34.3%, which represents an average annual change of 2.6%. The large year-over-year increase in 2022 was due to a $7 million increase in property insurance from 2021, which was due to reassessed Third property values and premium increase based on unfavorable market conditions related to natural disasters such as California wildfires.

For Reference

From 2013 to 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 35.3%, which represents an average annual change of 3.1%. CPI: CPI-U was used for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California, area. This comparison was made between October 2013 and October 2023, as it is the most recent 10-year period available. 

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Village residents can now watch Village Television on smart TV and internet devices via the Village Television mobile app and, with Village Television live stream, watch Village Television on your smart TV or internet devices via iOS, Android, Fire Stick or Roku mobile apps.

With the Village Television mobile app, live stream Village Television no matter where you are. Enjoy your favorite programs, catch up on community and local news, listen to classic ’70s music, watch popular movies and do so much more right from your smartphone or tablet.

Whether you’re a long-time resident, a snowbird or a new resident, watch Village Television at home on your smart TV or on the go!

Follow these steps to install the Village Television app on your smart TV or internet devices:

• From the smart TV home screen, use your remote to scroll to apps at the top of the screen and select the App Store.
• Select Search at the top of the screen.
• Type “Village Television” and select Village Television in the search results.
• Select Install.
• Watch the Village Television live stream.

Please note: The process for adding apps to smart TVs varies across manufacturers and models. This information offers some general guidelines that are likely similar for your smart TV brand. Consult your documentation for your device’s specific steps.

For more information, call Broadband Services at 949-837-2670. 

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The northbound and southbound 73 toll road between 133/Laguna Canyon Road and Newport Coast Drive will be closed from 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, to allow Southern California Edison to remove and relocate power lines. Detour routes and signs will be available to guide motorists.

For a map and description of northbound and southbound detour routes, download the PDF below.

For more information, visit TheTollRoads.com. 

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Applications are now being accepted to fill one vacant term on the Third Mutual board that concludes at the mutual’s 2025 annual election.  

Qualified candidates may secure an application and instructions from Assistant Corporate Secretary Paul Nguyen (949-268-2295) in the Office of the CEO in the Laguna Woods Village Community Center (24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637).

Completed applications must be received at the Community Center no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, December 1.

The election to fill this vacancy will be held during a Third special open vacancy selection meeting on Wednesday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center board room.

Contact Assistant Corporate Secretary Paul Nguyen at 949-268-2295 for more information.  

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