At first blush, Ann Mottola’s resume shows a work history heavy on local government community services, with a fair amount of the arts part of the mix, too. She can also point to her extensive knowledge about the capital projects process, a matter near and dear to the hearts of Rossmoor’s leaders, as another reason she was chosen as Rossmoor’s firs...

In next week’s issue, the Rossmoor News will launch a redesigned newspaper that will better spotlight the entertainment, recreation and club offerings in Rossmoor, as well as some of the key advertisements in the newspaper. Starting May 3, Arts & Leisure, a rebranded Classifieds & Real Estate section and the Business Services ads will move ...

Annual event is Saturday at Gateway For each Rossmoor Flea Market, there’s a contingent of savvy sellers who plan ahead in the run-up to the annual spring event. This year’s Flea Market is Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., utilizing the Fireside Room, Oak Room and Peacock Plaza at Gateway, each filled with vendors selling used household it...

Residents are invited to join Linus Eukel, executive director of John Muir Land Trust (JMLT), on Tuesday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Tahoe Room at the Event Center (1021 Stanley Dollar Drive) to hear a hopeful message about nature-based solutions to the problems facing society. The presentation is in partnership with the Trails Club of R...

Shred Day returns to the Gateway parking lot on Monday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the trucks are full. Because Shred Day is so popular, two trucks will be onsite. T he cost is $5 per bag or banker’s box. Check or cash only. Exact change is required. Checks should be made out to GRF. For questions, call 1-925-988-7700.

Sharon Fong reflects on her liver transplant Staff writer Sharon Fong holds a special appreciation for life. She likes to say, “Live life to its fullest.” Her license plate holder reads, “Donate life.” There is much to be thankful for. In May, Fong, 79, will mark her 30th anniversary of becoming a liver transplant recipient. In 1993, she was among ...

There has been an ever- growing line of residents at the Xfinity Comcast service representatives table in the Fireside Room. Residents have been concerned about an increase they are seeing on their Comcast bill for an unknown charge. Xfinity Comcast Account Executive Brent Harrah explained that there is no change to the GRF/Comcast contract. What r...

Comfort, low maintenance, a few extra niceties? Much like a car or any personal purchase, what goes into the golf carts cruising about Rossmoor reflect each owner’s unique personality. Recalling the rough ride of one, Rossmoorian Claudia Terry recalled that “it felt like your fillings were going to fall out.” So the soft and gentle ride of their oc...

After being on the market for several years, and almost sold twice, the former John Muir Health medical center building could soon become the new home for Rossmoor’s Mutual Operations Department – if such a conversion is practically and economically workable. On Thursday, the GRF Planning Committee voted to recommend the Finance Committee endorse c...

As part of ongoing efforts to keep residents informed, two departments are teaming up to assist residents with updating their contact information and signing up for the new MyRossmoor.com emailed bulletins. Staff members from the Recreation and Communications departments will be on hand Monday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon and on Wednesday, April...