MARTINEZ — The trial for a 75-year-old Rossmoor resident charged with three counts related to the DUI death of a pedestrian in Rossmoor likely won’t begin until summer – if a resolution isn’t reached before then. Michael Markowitz, the attorney representing Rossmoor resident Stephen Miller Kiesle, filed a “995 motion.” That essentially is an appeal...

While lightning striking trees is quite common in other parts of the United States, it’s rare in the Walnut Creek area, Landscape Manager John Tawaststjerna said. “Sometimes, a tree can survive a lightning strike, but you can always see a spiral scar running down the length of the trunk,” Tawaststjerna explained. “The internal damage is often too g...

premium. And some drivers resort to parking alongside the red fire-lane curbs – which is a no-no. “On some mornings, we have cars parked from up at the dog park to the (service) road behind the center,” Drinovsky said. “It’s a fire lane – it isn’t safe to park there. It’s a tow-away zone.” There have been times when Walnut Creek police have been ca...

The front gate will once again test its new access control system, starting Wednesday, March 8, in hopes that the full rollout will come later this spring. The gate first tested the new system, called DwellingLive, in September but encountered issues with the Jenark software used to maintain the database of residents. After five months of troublesh...

Contra Costa County Sheriff’s officers Craig Brooks and Scott Wooden will be Republican Club guest speakers on Tuesday, March 21, at 5:15 p.m. in the Event Center’s Tahoe Room. The St. Patrick’s-themed dinner, catered by Creekside Grill, will be choice of corned beef and cabbage, or vegetarian casserole (vegetarian option), roasted potatoes, vegeta...

The Democrats of Rossmoor will host Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Wednesday, March 15, at the Event Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Please be present to take your seat – no seat saving will be allowed. Congresswoman Lee will speak at 7 p.m. This program will be recorded. Lee was elected in 1998 to represent the 12th Congressional District, which i...

A story on Page B9 of the Feb. 15 News about a class on Peking Opera included an incorrect phone number for Lydia Olson of the Chinese Performing Arts and Culture Club. It is 1-831-238-6037. nnn A Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation article on Feb. 15 contained some errors. Sasha Kagan was not a Ukrainian refugee; he decided to move to America to join ...

Residents who need an access device or identification card can obtain one from the Public Safety office at Creekside. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an access tag, residents will need to bring their vehicle to the Public Safety office. For more information about access devices, contact 1-925988-7846 and for ID...

The outdoor Hillside and Dollar pools are set to reopen on Wednesday, March 1. Both pools are open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. except on cleaning days. Hillside is cleaned on Tuesday and Dollar on Wednesday, with the pools open on those days starting at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. No lifeguard will be on duty Tuesdays at Hillside and Wednesdays at Dollar. Both pools...

The Computer Club of Rossmoor wants to hear from the techies out there who like exploring new technologies, solving problems and helping people. The club’s technical director, Bill Hammond, says, “Spend a couple of hours each week solving problems, making new friends, helping members and enjoying hero status from some grateful residents.” House cal...