A 57-year-old man faces two felony domestic violence charges after a Feb. 20 arrest in Rossmoor. Walnut Creek police confirmed that they arrested Charles John Schweizer of Oakland after responding at 8:51 a.m. that day to a domestic violence report in the 1100 block of Rockledge Lane. A Securitas report stated that a Securitas supervisor was inform...

Ninth annual showcase will be at Event Center on Thursday Residents eager to check out the latest in home-improvement possibilities can come to the ninth annual Home Show on Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Event Center. Vendors range from several Home Show mainstays to some newcomers, with more than 40 vendors total expected to be ...

In ancient times, some archeologists believe, the goddesses of pastoral people were replaced by the gods of the more wandering hunter and herder tribes. Eventually, the more warlike gods came to predominate in parts of the world. Goddesses may be associated with the qualities of nurturing and giving, whereas gods may be associated with power and st...

Instructors cannot take cash or a credit card. After taking the course, residents may be eligible to receive a discount on their car insurance rates (check with your insurance carriers). The class is also available online (https://www. aarpdriversafety.org) Note that these classes are not designed to prepare for a DMV renewal examination. All stude...

Spring is the time of renewal and new growth. Humans have celebrated the coming of sunshine, new sprouts and warmer weather since prehistoric times. With celebration people are reminded of the possibilities for renewal of the human spirit, the origin of the word spiritual. Reflecting on rejuvenation and transformation is the topic of the Soul Food ...

The Rossmoor News (927080), established April 15, 1965, is published on Wednesdays for Rossmoor residents and is available outside of the community at a subscription rate of $185 per year (for first-class mail delivery), by Golden Rain Foundation, 1006 Stanley Dollar Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Rossmoor Ne...

Rossmoor’s familia r master insurance policy situation – that it can obtain only about 45% of the insurance needed to fully cover all $2.77 billion of the valley’s physical assets – has placed this community at the top of a certain specialized list. According to data collected by real estate firm Redfin Corp., and recently reported in the San Franc...

Vehicle accident reports in line with recent years Thefts reported to Securitas were down in 2024, based on statistics compiled by GRF Public Safety. Also down were medical calls to Securitas. However, the number of non-injury vehicle accidents (68) last year was in line with recent years, as were fires (15). Efforts will continue toward bringing t...

Financial scams targeted at seniors were a key component of a presentation by local Adult Protective Services representatives on Feb. 18 in the Fireside Room. This was the first Optimum Wellness Lecture of 2025, a series presented by Rossmoor Counseling Services. Daisy Gallegos and Marcy Hara of Contra Costa Coun- SCAMS: Representatives from Adult ...

Dr. Maureen Stevenson said that with almost 20% of Contra Costa County residents now at least 65 years old – a percentage almost certain to grow – it made sense for John Muir Health to expand its services for seniors. Stevenson, chief administrative officer of ambulatory services and population health of John Muir Health Physician Practices, told a...