加州赫米特南部的費爾維尤大火正在產生濃煙並影響區域空氣品質。 

查看以下資源以了解空氣品質更新和預報以及如何訂閱空氣品質警報。

• 尋找南海岸 AQMD 公告更新 aqmd.gov/advisory.
• 透過電子郵件訂閱空氣品質警報、公告和預報 airalerts.org.
• 在互動式地圖上查看各地區目前的空氣品質狀況 aqmd.gov/aqimap.
• 下載南海岸空氣品質管理部門 (AQMD) 應用程序，獲取我們地區的即時空氣品質資訊、地圖、通知和健康警報，網址為 aqmd.gov/mobileapp.
• 尋找空氣品質預報 aqmd.gov/預測.
• 尋找南海岸 AQMD 預報區域的地圖 aqmd.gov/ForecastAreas.

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Broadband Services offers cable, internet and more to Village residents, as well as equipment, troubleshooting tips and other helpful information. 

To download/print the information below, click the orange download button below. 

Is an appointment necessary to receive basic cable channels? 

No. Most manors in Laguna Woods Village are basic cable ready. As long as you have a working cable outlet, you can connect your coaxial cable directly to any digital TV, run a channel scan and receive more than 100 channels included in your HOA dues. No activation or cable box is required. 

訪問 lagunawoodsvillage.com/amenities/media-services/cable#channel-guides to view all of the available channels and Broadband Services offers.

How can I troubleshoot my remote control?

A common sign that remote control batteries need to be changed is when the remote control has trouble switching to three-digit channels. Here’s what you can do:

• Replace the batteries, ensuring they are installed properly.
• Make sure your television or set-top box is turned on.
• Change channels by pressing the buttons on your television.
• Remove objects (e.g., furniture, books, plants, etc.) from around your television or set-top box.
• Position your receiver at a different angle to help it detect your remote.
• Make sure you’re using the remote designated for the correct television if you have more than one.
• Reboot your television or set-top box by unplugging it and plugging it back in (allow at least 60 seconds before plugging it back in).

Still having issues? Broadband Services will replace your remote if it’s not working properly. Bring your old remote to the Laguna Woods Community Center at 24351 El Toro Road for a replacement.

How can I troubleshoot my picture?

If you’re experiencing poor image quality or have no picture while using Broadband Services, follow the steps below:

• Confirm your television and set-top box have power and are turned on.
• Verify that the television is on the correct input (Video 1, HDMI, etc.) by pressing Input, Source or TV/Video on your remote control.
• If you think your television is turning off on its own, check the television’s power settings. This feature automatically powers off your receiver after four hours of idle time.
• Check the connections for loose or damaged cables or fittings.
• Unplug and re-plug your HDMI or component cables.
• Press the channel up/down button to determine if the issue is channel specific.
• Try to reboot your television or set-top box by unplugging the power cord and waiting at least 60 seconds before plugging it back in.
• Confirm there are no outages in your area by calling Broadband Services Support at 949-837-2670.

How can I return Broadband Services equipment?

All equipment issued by Broadband Services remains the property of the Golden Rain Foundation of Laguna Woods. If you’re moving out of the community or planning on downgrading services, visit us at the Laguna Woods Community Center at 24351 El Toro Road to return your equipment, or call Broadband Services at 949-837-2670 and one of our technicians will pick up your equipment. 

You are responsible for returning set-top boxes, DTAs and any auxiliary equipment provided by Broadband Services. If you fail to return all rented or leased equipment to Broadband Services after you cancel or downgrade services, an unreturned equipment fee may be charged to your account. This fee will be included in your total account balance.

Why is my clock not displaying on my set-top box?

• If you have a silver Polaris remote, on the left side beneath the TV button, press the MENU button twice. 
• Listing by time should be highlighted. Using the down arrow on the remote, go down through the menu to the second page until you see SETUP. Press OK.
• On the right side, second entry down, you will see an option for cable box setup. Press OK once it is highlighted.
• The first option will be Front LED display: current channel. Press the right arrow on the remote, and it will change to the current time. 
• Press exit.

What is the CALM Act (loud commercials)?

While watching television, you may notice an increase in volume between programs and commercial advertisements. At times, commercials or advertisements inserted into standard programming spots may feature a volume level greater than that of the programming. Now, thanks to the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules require commercials to have the same average volume as the programs they accompany.

What is Broadband Services doing about loud commercials?

While we can’t alter the volume of national commercials or cable network advertisements, we proactively monitor the programmers and take steps to ensure CALM act requirements are met. If you experience loud commercials on a regular basis, call 949-268-2041 to make a report. Note the commercials and the channel on which they appeared.

What can I do to alleviate loud commercials?

Many new HDTVs can eliminate volume variances between programs and commercials through the television’s audio settings. Some home theater systems also offer audio control options to help control volume differences. Refer to your TV and audio equipment manuals to learn how to update the audio settings.

How do I sign up for high-speed internet service?

West Coast Internet provides high-speed internet services to the Laguna Woods Village community. Visit lagunawoodsvillage.com/amenities/media-services/internet 了解更多。

• For new service call 949-487-3302
• For billing service call 949-487-3303
• For tech support call 949-487-3307

Broadband Services is here for you!

Call Broadband Services at 949-837-2670 for all of your broadband needs or stop by the Laguna Woods Community Center at 24351 El Toro Road, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.

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在極端炎熱天氣導致電力供應緊張時，加州獨立系統營運商 (ISO) 會發布全州範圍的靈活警報，或呼籲自願節省電力。 

將能源使用時間轉移到早上和夜間，並在下午晚些時候和晚上盡可能節約能源，有助於降低需求，避免包括停電在內的進一步行動，並縮短停電時間。

ISO 敦促消費者：

• 如果健康允許，請將空調恆溫器設定為 78 度。
• 延後使用大型家電。
• 關掉不必要的燈。
• 拔掉不使用的電器插頭。
• 關上百葉窗和窗簾。
• 盡可能使用風扇。
• 限製冰箱門打開的時間。

消費者還可以在下午 3 點之前採取以下措施為 Flex Alerts 做好準備：

• 對家裡進行“預冷”，或將空調溫度調低至 72 度。
• 為電動車充電。
• 為行動裝置和筆記型電腦充電。
• 運轉洗碗機、洗衣機和其他主要電器。

有關 Flex Alerts 的資訊、更多節電技巧以及註冊警報，請造訪 ISO 的 Flex Alert 網站： flexalert.org.

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娛樂和特別活動部很高興地宣布，俱樂部 7 號的開放時間將延長。

• 自 8 月 28 日起，週日的開放時間為上午 8 點至晚上 10 點
• 從 9 月 6 日起，週一至週五的開放時間為上午 8 點至下午 5 點（9 月 5 日星期一勞動節假期除外）。

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United Mutual members pay property tax; new members also may pay supplemental property tax. 

Property tax is assessed by the Orange County Assessor’s office. Assessed value is equal to the most recent purchase price, less adjustments, plus the allowed annual increase. United Mutual is billed directly by the OC Assessor per parcel, or groups of buildings. Financial Services Department staff break down the parcel charge by manor and bill the property tax as part of members’ monthly assessments. 

Supplemental property tax is levied when a new owner purchases property for an amount that is higher than the previous owner’s assessed value. 

Upon purchasing a manor, the new owner will continue paying the same monthly assessment amount as the previous owner for the remainder of the first year of ownership. During this first year, the OC Assessor will bill United Mutual directly, and United Mutual will pay to the assessor’s office a higher property tax amount due to the updated assessed value for the manor. The increased amount paid by United Mutual in year one is then billed to the new owner in year two of ownership, spread evenly over 12 months. This increased amount is billed as part of the monthly assessment as a supplemental property tax in year two and is in addition to the property tax.

Exceptions to the supplemental property tax process may apply to manors purchased in the second half of the year. Monthly assessment amounts are finalized in October and November. If the new assessed value is not received from the OC Assessor prior to the assessment amount being prepared, the supplemental property taxes will be included in year three of monthly assessments.

For assistance with property tax and supplemental property tax, contact VMS Accounting Specialist Julie Liang at 949-597-4208/Julie.Liang@vmsinc.org, or contact VMS Controller Pam Jensen at 949-597-4388/Pam.Jensen@vmsinc.org.

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Tomorrow night, come join the dance party and boogie down to music by Disco Diva at Clubhouse 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the band performs at 6:30. A GRF no-host bar will be available from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

稱呼 949-597-4382 或電子郵件 娛樂@vmsinc.org 了解更多。

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VMS 園林綠化服務部和 Great Scott Tree Care（負責修剪拉古納伍茲村大樹的承包商）與鄉村電視台合作，為您帶來一段教育視頻，介紹如何專業、仔細地修剪村莊的 39,000 棵樹。

影片的前半部分由景觀服務部主任 Kurt Wiemann 介紹，景觀服務部經理 Bob Merget 主持，介紹了經過認證的 VMS 樹木工作人員，並深入了解了該團隊如何在註重安全的同時，保持社區樹木的健康和美觀。 

影片的後半部分重點介紹了 Great Scott 樹木護理公司及其 Arbor Pro 蜘蛛式升降機，該升降機可升至 95 英尺（約 29 米）的高度，但可縮回進入僅 36 英寸（約 91 厘米）寬的大門，由 Great Scott 訓練有素的員工操作。影片還重點介紹了 Great Scott 如何提升安全意識，保護社區草坪和人行道免受損壞，並與景觀現場營運團隊和居民服務部門合作，及時通知居民即將進行的施工。 

觀看 VMS 樹木修剪隊和蜘蛛式升降機的實際操作!

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The Recreation and Special Events Department is pleased to announce extended hours at Clubhouse 7 starting Sunday.

• Starting August 28, hours on Sundays will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Starting September 6, hours Monday through Friday will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5)

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