A story on Page 2A of last week’s News about the Rossmoor Lawn Bowling Club seeking donations for Ukrainian refugees included an incorrect phone number for Carolyn Hinrichs. The correct phone number is 1-925-785-5260. An item in the Security Reports on Page 3A of last week’s News included an incorrect street name. A resident on Pine Knoll Drive rep...

Kris Peterson has extensive background in property management By Mike Wood Staff writer Kris Peterson already is impressed with how effectively Rossmoor operates. “Everything here is so well organized, and everybody has their role,” said Peterson, who is taking on a vital position with the Mutual Operations Department (MOD). Peterson is the new MOD...

Two Rossmoor residents share their stories Yelena Sigal: ‘At least I hear her voice, and I know everything is fine’ Yelena Sigal and her friend Larisa met in kindergarten in Kyiv, Ukraine, and the two have kept in touch ever since, despite Sigal having lived in the United States for 33 years. The pair would speak occasionally every few months – Lar...

It’s spring, an ideal time for Richard Bergstrom to immerse himself in his new role as the fitness lead for the Tice Creek Fitness Center. “I like the nature of everything around here, and the people here are very welcoming and friendly,” Bergstrom said. Bergstrom, who began his new role Feb. 21, is eager to be working with a wide range of individu...

Carolie Sly was at her computer in her dining room on a peaceful Sunday afternoon when she had an unexpected animal encounter of the strange and scary kind. Two turkeys that had been fighting and squawking suddenly struck and broke a large window of her home on Cactus Court, sending shards of broken glass through the room. The glass came perilously...

Eva Lukacs said her stomach turns at the knowledge of the millions of Ukraine residents who have fled their homeland. Rockets, cruise missiles and other Russian weaponry have turned many parts of Ukraine to rubble, with civilian casualties mounting. Eva Lukacs shows a magazine commemorating the Hungarian revolution, where she escaped the fighting t...

The American Red Cross has scheduled several local blood drives over the upcoming weeks as it seeks to replenish blood supplies. Donors can make an appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting https://RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Local drives are as follows: Concord: Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. ...

With the success of the weekly food trucks at Gateway, the Recreation Department is expanding to add a Night Market on the Plaza every Tuesday, beginning April 5. The food trucks will be at Peacock Plaza from 4 to 8 p.m. for dinner under the stars. The addition of the night markets on Tuesday means a schedule change for the day food trucks. Beginni...

Tuesdays, 4 to 8 p.m. at Peacock Plaza, Gateway • April 5: Roadside SF, Rosie’s Mexican Food • April 12: Crazy Empanadas, Jeanne’s Broth Truck • April 19: Hella Mas, Square Pizza Truck • April 26: Golden Gate Gyro, El Gran Taco Loco For each of the nights, More Liife Ice will offer frozen treats for dessert and The Guzzler will feature 8 draft beer...

The following are the major incidents reported to Securitas, Rossmoor’s security service provider. They appear here as they were initially reported to Securitas. After investigation, details of a case may indicate a lesser or different incident description. Thursday, March 17 Fire: Securitas and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District resp...