The International Women’s Day Celebration Film Festival was held March 8 in Peacock Hall. Festival organizers were, from left, Liz Salen, Pat Krasca, Janet Seldon, Bobbi Ausubel, Barbara Krafchin and Nicole Schapiro. Photo by Rain Bengis

The following are the major incidents reported to Securitas, Rossmoor’s security service provider. After investigation, details of a case may indicate a lesser or different incident description. . Friday, March 4 Fire: The Contra Costa Fire Protection District responded to a code 3 alarm for an oven fire in a kitchen in a manor on Singingwood Court...

Lindsay Wildlife Experience, the nonprofit family education center and wildlife rehabilitation center in Walnut Creek’s Larkey Park, reached an agreement with the city of Walnut Creek that will keep the center at its current home for at least 30 more years, and possibly up to 50 years. The agreement was approved by the Walnut Creek City Council on ...

that women seeking medical services (which include abortions) at the Planned Parenthood clinic on Oakland Boulevard have the right to do so. They also acknowledged that people have the right to protest, peacefully and in an unobstructive way, the idea of patients going to such clinics for any services, including abortions. But he and others said th...

Republic Services does not charge to haul away properly sorted food and garden scraps in a green cart. But this Mutual could be charged $28.22 because the lid won’t close or $40 for a special pickup if the green cart contains a plastic bag. (Food scraps should be wrapped only in newspaper, a paper bag, or BPI-Certified compostable bag.) Photo by Su...

Timely service during Rossmoor bus labor shortage How does someone find a ride without bus service? Rossmoor Companions are at their service. With just a simple phone call and 24 hours’ notice a resident can ride to their destination, whether it be the airport, doctor’s office or shopping. Unlike other rideshare options, internet, cell phone or cre...

The food truck lineup for March at Gateway is set with a few favorites returning. The trucks serve lunch every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at Gateway. The lineup is as follows: • March 8 – Roadside SF, featuring rotisserie chicken, spare ribs, pork loin and wraps • March 15 – Ofie’s Kitchen, specializing in burgers and cheeses...

The Democrats of Rossmoor will hold their general meeting on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Events Center. There will be a Town Hall social at 6 p.m. The club will provide snacks and a selection of beverages. Donations for the beverages will be appreciated. At the 7 p.m. meeting, Professor Bruce Cain will be the featured speaker. His topics will include...

The food truck lineup for March at Gateway is set with a few favorites returning. The trucks serve lunch every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at Gateway. The lineup is as follows: • March 1 – Rosie’s Mexican Food, serving street tacos, taco salad, shrimp ceviche and more • March 8 – Roadside SF, featuring rotisserie chicken, spar...

Joe Rubay, a Republican candidate for state Assembly, will be the guest speaker at the Republican Club dinner on Tuesday, March 15 at 5:15 p.m. in the Event Center’s Tahoe Room. Social hour starts at 5:15 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Cost for dinner (menu to be determined) is $42 for members and $45 for guests. Cost for members coming at 6:50 p.m. f...