Proposal draws mixed reactions from residents A proposed indoor gun range that would, if ultimately approved, operate in a former carpeting store on North Main St reet has a l ready drawn both praise as a source of firearm education safety, and criticism for, as one letter writer to the city said, the “overall impact on the character and sense of s...

The Rossmoor Braver Angels Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Fairway Room at Creekside. Secretary Michele Beach will make a brief presentation and then facilitate small group discussions. Is higher education in the United States in crisis? In a U.S. News & World report on the top universities in the world, ...

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surrounding neighborhood.” Elite Armory, which operates other commercial gun stores and shooting ranges in Castro Valley and Tracy, has proposed a makeover of the former Lewis and Lewis Carpets store on North Main near First Street, vacant for about two years, building a 1,280-square-foot addition to the existing 3,000-square-foot structure, which ...

Socializing is a big part of the enjoyment for residents It’s not just about the activities and exercise that Camp Rossmoor provides. Socializing among residents is also a major windfall. That special mix was evident during the latest edition of the camp last week. Brenda Wilson loves the choice of activities, and the people she gets to meet. “Soci...

Because of delays in delivery of needed fencing and windows, the opening of the long-awaited pickleball structure near the Event Center and Dollar House has been pushed back to the end of September, according to Ann Mottola, Rossmoor’s director of community services. The mini-mesh chain link fencing will be used on open-air portions of the $4.5 mil...

It isn’t “door-to-door” but rather “door-through-door” service that Mobility Matters offers its members who sign up for its ride service. David Benet is asked for a definition of the latter term. “We physically go with people into where they’re shopping, or to the doctor’s office,” said Benet, volunteer coordinator with Walnut Creek-based nonprofit...

The state of play on Rossmoor’s golf courses remains on an upswing, with more than 8,000 rounds played in July, about 1% above what was a robust July 2025, Head Golf Pro Jacque Vigil said recently. “Total rounds for this year are slightly ahead of last year, which was also a great year,” Vigil told the Rossmoor Walnut Creek Golf Advisory Committee ...

Have you ever been blindsided by an off-hand remark that left you feeling upset or confused? Had someone said something so offensive that you were at a loss for words? Experienced someone who seems to have the disturbing intention of creating drama and division? Felt the need to address a delicate situation and didn’t know where to begin? Known som...

Sharpening service for knives and other cutting devices will be offered by the Woodshop Club on Friday, Aug. 28. Bring items to the shop in the morning, starting at 9 a.m. and before noon. (Do not bring knives in before this time window as needed paperwork is not available until 9 a.m. Friday.) Pick up items before 4 p.m., when the shop closes. App...