It was almost tee time, but Bob Peterson was able to score a last-second bagel with cream cheese on the first day The Golden Pear’s new coffee and snack trailer was open. And he did it literally feet from where his day of golf was about to begin. “I’m glad I can do this,” Peterson said of patronizing the small trailer. “I think this will be enthusi...

Rattlesnake sightings aren’t unusual in summertime, when temperatures spike, around Rossmoor and throughout California. Rossmoor Walnut Creek (RWC), Rossmoor Property Management (RPM) and Public Safety have a process for professional removal and relocation of rattlesnakes should they get close to homes. This is nothing a resident should attempt the...

There are almost 1,800 bills in the California State Legislature that could potentially become law by January 2027, and several of them would affect Rossmoor’s Mutuals (and other homeowners’ associations) to varying degrees. Nathan McGuire is more than happy to discuss them. “I love talking about legislation and getting into the details,” McGuire, ...

Rossmoor is updating its Short-Range Transit Plan to evaluate how well current transportation services meet residents’ needs and identify practical improvements for the future. Whether residents currently use Rossmoor transportation services or rely on other ways to get around, their feedback will help the project team better understand residents’ ...

Californians know there’s always another one coming. Technology hasn’t progressed to the point of certainty when it comes to earthquakes. Preparation is necessary, especially among the older population in Rossmoor, much of which uses assistance to get around. The Rossmoor Emergency Preparedness Organization (EPO) focused on earthquake readiness at ...

Closure will happen two weeks after new facility opens Acting on a recommendation by its Planning Committee, the Rossmoor Walnut Creek Board on Thursday voted unanimously to close the Creekside pickleball courts at least through the end of 2026, two weeks after the pickleball facility near the Event Center opens, expected to happen by the end of th...

Generosity from residents powers service clubs Carolyn Hinrichs admitted to having a “fear of technology” even as she was helping present 20 refurbished laptop computers to the Trinity Center near downtown Walnut Creek on July 29. “Come on in and sit down in front of that technology!” implored Hinrichs, a member and former president of the Rossmoor...

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services wants you to know who they are and the good work they do. CCSLS turns 50 this year, almost old enough to live in Rossmoor. Two of the nonprofit organization’s board members live in Rossmoor, and say they want to help more members of their community with legal issues. They say it’s a perfect fit. The service is ava...

Rossmoor Walnut Creek (RWC) is stepping up efforts to see that residents’ golf carts are registered. A RWC policy enacted 10 years ago requires resident- owned golf carts to be registered with RWC. It’s hard to pin down exactly how many carts are registered in Rossmoor, but RWC Public Safety Director Tom Cashion estimates about 60% are registered, ...

Show has raised more than $100K for Rossmoor Fund Since its inception, the Home Show’s recipe for a successful, popular event for residents has largely remained intact. This year’s show on Thursday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Event Center marks the 10th anniversary of the annual event put on by Realtors from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic...