Laguna Beach Animal Services responds to wildlife situations in the Village—not VMS. Reporting coyote sightings and nuisances to Animal Services helps track activity patterns, supports effective response and keeps the community safer, so if you see something, say something. If you encounter a coyote exhibiting aggressive behavior, please contact Laguna Beach Animal Services at 949-497-0701 (Press 0) or coyotes@lagunabeachcity.net. If you’d like a call or email back from city personnel, please be sure to state that clearly in your voicemail or message.

Education and Awareness Resources

• Click here to watch “Discovering Laguna Woods Village” host Cyndee Whitney interview retired Laguna Beach animal services officer David Pietarila.
• Watch Laguna Beach Animal Services’ coyote PSA here.
• The City of Laguna Woods offers important information and safety tips in its Coyote Awareness Flyer, which is also available in Chinese, Korean and Spanish.

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Love Village Television? Then don’t miss “Celebrating 60 Years on Air,” a new exhibit at the Laguna Woods History Center that honors the history of Channel 6 from its very first live broadcast on October 11, 1965, in Clubhouse 1’s Main Lounge to the vibrant programming residents enjoy today.

Hosted by Harry Babbitt, a former big-band singer turned PR pro, that first show helped launch what would become a beloved local institution. The exhibit features decades of Village news, entertainment, and community storytelling. Stop by anytime through December 31 to take a walk through television time.

While you’re there, pop next door to the Village Library, home to more than 30,000 items, from best-sellers and large-print books to DVDs, magazines and more. Whether you’re in the mood for a great story or a new favorite film, there’s something for everyone on the shelves.

Laguna Woods History Center

24266 Calle Aragon
Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment.
lagunawoodshistory.org
949-206-0150 | info@lagunawoodshistory.org

Village Library

24266 Calle Aragon
Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Village Library Catalog
949-597-4274 | lwvillagelibrary@yahoo.com

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On July 3, the VMS Financial Services Department released Version 2 of the 2026 Business Plan to the Laguna Woods Village membership. These updated drafts include proposed plans for the Golden Rain Foundation of Laguna Woods (GRF), United Laguna Woods Mutual and Third Laguna Hills Mutual. They outline how your monthly assessments are proposed to be spent next year, covering everything from landscaping and facility maintenance to major repairs, community improvements and reserve funding.

Reviewing these plans and providing feedback give you, the member, a voice in how your dollars are allocated and what upcoming projects may impact your neighborhood, housing mutual and the Village amenities you use every day.

Each Version 2 document (linked below) includes a summary of changes since Version 1, along with a detailed comparison between the 2026 Business Plan and the board-approved portion of the 2025 Business Plan:

• GRF: GRF Board 2026 Business Plan Version 2
• United: United Board 2026 Business Plan Version 2
• Third: Third Board 2026 Business Plan Version 2

The GRF, United Mutual and Third Mutual boards will review member input and consider revisions through Wednesday, July 23. Any updates will be reflected in Version 3, which will be presented at the August open budget meetings in the Community Center board room (24351 El Toro Road):

• GRF: Monday, August 4, 9:30 a.m.
• United: Monday, August 11, 1:30 p.m.
• Third: Monday, August 18, 1:30 p.m.

These meetings will be televised on TV6. Corporations will continue refining their budgets through Version 4, which will be presented at each mutual’s regular board meeting in September for final consideration and approval.

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The Laguna Woods Village Community Center offers charging for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to plug in and power up. As part of our commitment to provide convenient and sustainable services, we have partnered with ChargePoint to provide:

• Three Level 3 (fast charging) ports
• Four Level 2 (slow charging) ports

Usage Fees 

As of October 1, 2024, EV charging rates are as follows:

• The cost to approved Village residents remains at $0.31 per kWh for both Level 2 and Level 3 chargers. 
• The cost to the general public is $0.45 per kWh for Level 2 chargers and $0.65 per kWh for Level 3 chargers. 

Parking

Seven parking spaces are for EV charging only; as of July 1, 2025, parking rates are as follows: 

• Level 2 chargers: $2/hour after four hours 
• Level 3 chargers: Free while charging; $.60/minute after 10-minute grace period when not charging

The parking fee is charged to encourage drivers to move their vehicle after charging to allow access to other drivers.

Click here for a complete guide on plugging in an EV at the Community Center.

For more information or to register to receive these rates, please contact Resident Services at 949-597-4600 or residentservices@vmsinc.org or in person at the Community Center. 

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Staying in the know regarding your housing mutual and GRF is as easy as attending an open board (or committee) meeting. All residents may attend open board meetings; members (owners) may take advantage of the open forum part of the agenda to express concerns or share feedback.

To view the schedule of upcoming meetings and how you can attend, check out the “Village Meeting Calendar” feature at the end of every edition of “What’s Up in the Village.” Click on the PDF link to view or download it for easy access.

GRF, United and Third monthly open board meetings are also uploaded to the Village YouTube channel for residents to watch at their convenience.

Want more “This Day” and other great programming? Visit the Village YouTube channel.

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The Senior Mobility Program helps Laguna Woods Village residents aged 60 and older get where they need to go safely, affordably and independently. Supported in part by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and OC Go (Measure M2), the program offers deeply subsidized taxi fares for trips starting or ending in the Village.

New Travel Co-Pays

With your program ID card, California Yellow Cab fares are reduced to the following co-pays, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027:

• $0 to or from Laguna Hills Transportation Center, Irvine Station and Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
• $8 each way for trips up to 10 miles within Orange County 
• $18 each way for trips between 10.1 and 15 miles within OC 
• $28 each way for trips over 15 miles within OC
• $28 to/from VA Long Beach
• $40 to/from John Wayne Airport

How to Enroll

Sign up in person at Laguna Woods City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed holidays).

The process is free and takes just a few minutes:

• Show proof of age (60+) and Laguna Woods Village residency
• Complete the enrollment form and waiver
• Have your photo taken for your ID card

Call 949-639-0500 to confirm city hall hours or for more information.

For full details, view/download the PDF below.

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The Third Laguna Hills Mutual board of directors is calling for interested Laguna Woods Village members to submit candidate applications for the 2025 annual election.

Third Mutual 2025 Election Details

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

• Tuesday, June 3: Nominations opened. 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 Apply

Interested members may obtain an application and instructions by visiting the concierge at the Laguna Woods Village Community Center (24351 El Toro Road). The concierge will notify Corporate Secretary Makayla Schwietert (949-268-2295) or Assistant Corporate Secretary Paul Nguyen (949-268-2383) of the applicant’s arrival.

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