Six Bay Area counties ordered a three-week shelterin- place on March 16, to try to curb the rapid spread of coronavirus. The directive requires that people stay inside their homes and keep a 6-foot “social distance” from others. Some businesses and workers that are considered essential are exempted but still strongly advised to practice social dist...

(Note: Two women quoted in this story did not want their last names used due to medical privacy issues.) A car accident more than 20 years ago left Ellen (last name witheld), a Rossmoor resident, with chronic back pain that also radiates down her left leg. “It’s pretty constant and VIRTUAL: Ed Kravitz studies pain management using VR techniques Con...

News moves up deadlines While the county shelterin- place order permits the Rossmoor News to continue publishing and delivering on Wednesdays, the staff is facing some shortages that will affect some operations. Effective immediately, letters to the editor and display, classified and legal ads will have earlier deadlines. All are due at 3 p.m. Thur...

Next Shred Day scheduled for April 4 The Recreation Department is holding a Shred Day on Saturday, April 4, from 8 to noon or until trucks are full, in the Gateway parking lot. The cost is $5 per banker box, or the equivalent of a 12-by-10-by-15-inch box. Staff will be on hand to assist with unloading. For information, call 925-988-7700. EDITOR’S N...

The Computer Center at Gateway will be open Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for those residents who need to use computers. Only three residents will be permitted into the center at a time. Computer usage may be limited to 15 minutes. No other services will be available. For information, go to caccor.com or call 925-947-4527. EDITOR’S N...

Some events canceled on advice of health officials The Golden Rain Foundation and Rossmoor clubs began canceling events in Rossmoor this past weekend as health officials advised precautionary measures with the spread of the coronavirus. Starting Saturday, March 7, a weekend dance and concert at the Event Center were the first events canceled, along...

Felicia Jongordon was walking her dog Benji on Rossmoor Parkway, near Entry 4, on March 3, about 8 a.m., when she saw two coyotes on the other side of the street, coming towards them. She said they were nearly halfway across the parkway. “I was fully expecting to be attacked,” said Jongordon, who picked up Benji – whom she walks on a leash – grabbe...

Seasonal lifeguards being hired It’s that time of year again: Rossmoorians will hear the splashing of the outdoor pools as classes, clinics and free swims kick into gear. Hillside and Dollar pools opened March 1. The opening of Dollar pool was the most eagerly anticipated, as it went through a winter renovation. One of the improvements was moving t...

Performing Arts Studio work is underway LED lights are going in at GRF facilities valley wide. The work began last week and is expected to take six to eight weeks. The new lights replace a variety of bulb types, including fluorescent. The changes are part of GRF’s lighting upgrade. The good news is that the new lights are more energy efficient and ...

The deadline for signed petitions from residents who are interested in running for the GRF Board in Districts E, H and I this spring is Friday, March 13, no later than 4 p.m. Petitions must be accompanied by the candidate’s statement of 300 words or less, setting forth background and qualifications and views on the issues that are expected to be pa...