Tom Hand is settling into his new job While the ongoing work to replace GRF’s Jenark accounting and property- management software system will remain a priority for new GRF Chief Financial Officer Tom Hand, he’s also got another project that he hopes to start once he settles in. “I want to start more formalized future budget forecasting,” said Hand,...

As the new Sector 1 commander for the Walnut Creek Police Department, Lt. Jeff Slater will be a familiar presence in the Rossmoor community. Slater, a 23-year Walnut Creek police veteran, jumped right in on April 25, when he joined other Walnut Creek city representatives and Rossmoor Public Safety Manager Tom Cashion for a traffic safety presentati...

The effort to improve pedestrian safety on Tice Creek Drive, which became a rallying cry for residents and officials alike after a series of high-profile accidents in 2022, has reached a milestone with the completion of a host of safety features along the busy roadway. The Tice Creek Pedestrian Safety Plan, made possible by a special expenditure of...

At first blush, Ann Mottola’s resume shows a work history heavy on local government community services, with a fair amount of the arts part of the mix, too. She can also point to her extensive knowledge about the capital projects process, a matter near and dear to the hearts of Rossmoor’s leaders, as another reason she was chosen as Rossmoor’s firs...

In next week’s issue, the Rossmoor News will launch a redesigned newspaper that will better spotlight the entertainment, recreation and club offerings in Rossmoor, as well as some of the key advertisements in the newspaper. Starting May 3, Arts & Leisure, a rebranded Classifieds & Real Estate section and the Business Services ads will move ...

Annual event is Saturday at Gateway For each Rossmoor Flea Market, there’s a contingent of savvy sellers who plan ahead in the run-up to the annual spring event. This year’s Flea Market is Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., utilizing the Fireside Room, Oak Room and Peacock Plaza at Gateway, each filled with vendors selling used household it...

Sharon Fong reflects on her liver transplant Staff writer Sharon Fong holds a special appreciation for life. She likes to say, “Live life to its fullest.” Her license plate holder reads, “Donate life.” There is much to be thankful for. In May, Fong, 79, will mark her 30th anniversary of becoming a liver transplant recipient. In 1993, she was among ...

There has been an ever- growing line of residents at the Xfinity Comcast service representatives table in the Fireside Room. Residents have been concerned about an increase they are seeing on their Comcast bill for an unknown charge. Xfinity Comcast Account Executive Brent Harrah explained that there is no change to the GRF/Comcast contract. What r...

Comfort, low maintenance, a few extra niceties? Much like a car or any personal purchase, what goes into the golf carts cruising about Rossmoor reflect each owner’s unique personality. Recalling the rough ride of one, Rossmoorian Claudia Terry recalled that “it felt like your fillings were going to fall out.” So the soft and gentle ride of their oc...

After being on the market for several years, and almost sold twice, the former John Muir Health medical center building could soon become the new home for Rossmoor’s Mutual Operations Department – if such a conversion is practically and economically workable. On Thursday, the GRF Planning Committee voted to recommend the Finance Committee endorse c...