Financial Forum members share their thoughts In a world where financial uncertainty seems to loom in ever-changing ways, members of Rossmoor’s Financial Forum took a breather May 23 from news cycles and to-theminute stock market updates. Close to 100 members of the forum gathered in the Fireside Room to take part in a reasoned, nuanced presentation...

Aproposed plan for new pickleball courts in Rossmoor is moving into a cross-coordination phase, in which the building designer, architect and solar panel provider work on confirming key design elements. The schematic design package also is in the hands of the city of Walnut Creek Planning Department. Not to be left out, Rossmoor residents also have...

MARTINEZ – A Rossmoor resident charged with striking and killing another resident with his SUV in April 2022 will continue to face a charge of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, after a judge denied a defense request to reduce that charge from “gross” to simple vehicular manslaughter. On May 24, Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Laurel...

The Democrats of Rossmoor will meet in the Fireside Room at the Gateway Complex on Thursday, June 8, for the club’s monthly TGWD (Thank Goodness We're Democrats) meeting. Bring a snack to share. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Politics these days can be stressful. That's why this TGWD will be a chance to relieve the collective stress. There wil...

GAC also discusses possible repair at Hole 3 Heavy, persistent rains may have kept golfers indoors in January and February, but with the reemergence of the sun in recent weeks, the number of rounds played on Rossmoor’s two golf courses has quickly rebounded. The return of players to the Dollar and Creekside courses has helped Golden Rain Fundation ...

Through rains, droughts, slides and more, landscape crews help Rossmoor look good When asked what his crew’s biggest challenge is, Landscape Manager John Tawaststjerna’s response isn’t the drought, or keeping the most flammable decorative plants at bay, or replacing thirsty species with others more tolerant of increasingly dry conditions (a storm-s...

Bryan Zinza has long known the power and potential of communication, and the pain of its absence. Deaf since birth when he was born with Scarlet fever, Zinza’s life growing up only worsened with the inability to communicate with his parents. But American Sign Language (ASL), regarded as the third most popular language used in the United States and ...

May Chou loves to use the phrase “forever running,” which for her is increasingly a reality. Chou, who turned 88 in January, is training for her July trip to Pittsburgh to compete in the National Senior Games. For Chou, who has collected enough trophies, plaques and medals to pack a large room, this is a first in 44 years of running competitions. S...

Event supports Trinity Center’s daytime support for area homeless The Women’s Conference returns Tuesday, May 30, at the Event Center with featured guest speaker Jackie Speier. The former Congresswoman will speak at the event, starting at 1 p.m. Tickets are $35. The Women’s Conference is sponsored by the Democrats of Rossmoor, with all proceeds con...

FROM SECURITAS 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. If the case warrants it, the News will do a follow-up story. Friday, May 12 T...