Pickleball players thrilled at prospect of new courts The cracks in the sidelines of the three Creekside pickleball courts have been there since before this endto- end court complex was converted from tennis use in 2018. Those cracks have grown over time, pointing to an inevitable slow-motion collapse into nearby Tice Creek. But by the time these c...

Holes three, four and five are impacted Wild boars are suspected of damaging areas of Dollar Ranch Golf Course last week, on a portion of the course east of Rossmoor Parkway. Golf staff first noticed damage on holes three, four and five on the morning of Sept. 8, indicating that some animals wreaked havoc over-night on grassy areas, Mark Heptig, RW...

Though some additional tweaks are almost certain, and with several questions remaining to be answered, the combined RWC Board and Finance Committee on Sept. 9 and 10 unofficially endorsed the basics of a draft $23.18 million RWC operating budget for 2026, and an $11.7 million Rossmoor Property Management (RPM) draft budget for 2026. Perhaps the mos...

Acknowledging Rossmoor’s capital fund will need more money for upcoming major projects, and to help compensate for a new funding shift that will lower residents’ monthly coupons, the RWC Planning Committee voted Thursday to recommend the Membership Transfer Fee be raised from $14,000 to $18,000 starting April 1, 2026. The MTF is paid by first-time ...

Ballroom dancing options abound here Rossmoor has many ballroom dancing opportunities, but it can be challenging for people to figure out which clubs or dances are most appropriate for them. Some dance clubs hire bands, while others use a DJ to provide the music. Some include a dinner, others not. Some are dressy attire; others more casual. This ar...

After two potential sales fell through, the RWC Board explored whether to turn the former medical center building outside the gate into a centralized office space for Rossmoor Property Management and several RWC departments. Now the Board has a new idea – to sell the former John Muir medical office building at 1220 Rossmoor Parkway and buy a differ...

Let this be known: The Rossmoor Library is not a “shhh” and keep quiet library. No need to whisper – friendly conversation and laughs are encouraged within the library at Gateway. Entirely self-sustained by residents, the library’s lifeblood is its volunteers, nearly 40 strong. The friendly aura is a bit like TV’s “Cheers,” minus the beer taps. Eve...

Considering the role computers play in daily life, it’s important that Rossmoor has its own Computer Club. It comes in handy when residents run into predicaments. That was especially the case for one resident after she was the victim of a cybercrime. A resident recently reached out to the News to describe her experience of being hacked. Perpetrator...

Hundreds taste and sip fresh fruity delights The crowd that filled Dollar Picnic Grounds on Aug. 23 for the 13th annual Tomato Festival seemed quite content with the offerings on hand – from the cup after cup after cup of Bloody Mary mix (and the virgin variety) being thrown back to the sampling of salsa and chips as well as mini plates of heirloom...

Board defers increasing MTF – for now In a move expected to lower the RWC portion of the residential coupon by $9 or $10 a month, the RWC Board approved moving the annual RWC Facility and Property Maintenance budget ‒ along with the current balance of about $486,000 in the Facility Maintenance Expense Operating Fund ‒ from the RWC operating fund to...