At his first town hall meeting as Rossmoor’s general manager, Jeff Matheson asked attendees what attracted them to this community in the first place and what they see as the greatest challenges to their enjoyment of it. Tony Ghazal said he was drawn by the natural beauty of the area, among other things. “I looked it up and we came out,” Ghazal, a M...

Fact checking on next agenda for Policy Committee Starting with the Feb. 1 edition of the Rossmoor News, the political columns will go on hiatus and a decision about their future will go before the GRF Policy Committee at its Feb. 13 meeting. GRF President Dwight Walker suggested putting the columns on hiatus after Ann Peterson, the Rossmoor News’ ...

GRF workers respond to storms’ aftermath New Year’s weekend demanded the best from Rossmoor’s maintenance staff, with all the flooding, fallen trees, landslides and other problems caused by more than 5 inches of rain. That storm, and subsequent heavy rains, taken together were among the most destructive in Rossmoor in the past 30 years, workers sai...

The two-hour midday silence at the Tice swimming pools is over, at least for now, as the Aquatics Advisory Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to cancel that “interim policy.” Committee members said that swimmers wanting music- free swimming time can ask pool operators to make the next available 30-minute time block silent. Swimmers can sign up...

Brent Barnhart had a magical touch in working to make this a better world, no matter how complicated the circumstance. Whether it was advocating for solar energy, civil liberties or health care, Barnhart quietly worked to create positive outcomes for countless Californians, including those in Rossmoor. One of the leading lights in what eventually b...

GRF Planning Committee The design phase of the pickleball courts project near the Event Center is progressing. The question now is which of two approaches works best. That topic was discussed at the Jan. 12 Planning Committee meeting. The GRF is awaiting more extensive cost estimates, General Manager Jeff Matheson said. The design work is being con...

Many lose power, but preparation lessens impact About half of Rossmoor lost power the night of Jan. 4 as another brutal winter storm bore down, this time pairing high winds with the downpours that have become commonplace early in 2023. The major storm brought a flood warning for most of the Bay Area. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., PG& E reported that...

Dating back to March 2020, there’s no doubt these have been challenging times for Rossmoor’s clubs. Clubs have endured complete shutdowns; challenges in retaining membership; some members reluctant to take part in large gatherings; and just about any other effect imaginable from the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a testament to the vitality of Rossmoor’s ...

New General Manager Jeff Matheson will hold his first town hall on Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Event Center. Matheson, who took over the top job in Rossmoor on Jan. 1, billed the event as a meet-and-greet with residents. He will talk about the upcoming year in Rossmoor. “It will be interactive,” he said. “I hope people will bring...

Terry Delonas has had a personal connection to a small New Mexico mountain since he was a child, and a direct physical connection to it since 1977. Growing up, he heard stories from his grandmother about how she and his grandfather found treasures ancient and otherwise buried under Victorio Peak, an unassuming 500-foot-tall outcropping in the south...