Emergency Preparedness A small group of residents is working behind the scenes to help make sure there’s a disaster plan for your pets. With help from members of the Rossmoor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and guidelines from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), they’ve developed a plan to reunite people separated from their pe...

Rossmoor residents donated a record amount of food and money during the annual holiday drive for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. The month-long effort, which started at the end of November, brought in 6,429 pounds of food and $20,096 in monetary contributions. “I’m tickled pink,” said Eleanore McGrath who headed the drive, sponsored annua...

Residents have two more chances to dispose of their natural Christmas trees for composting. By no later than Friday, Jan. 10, residents can leave their trees at the curb or near trash enclosures – but not inside the enclosure – and the landscape crews will pick them up, said Mary Ann Gannon-McCooey, landscape coordinator. Residents are reminded tha...

The TOP 10 moments in Rossmoor As we head into a new year, we take one final look back at an eventful 2019 in Rossmoor. These were the news stories that made the front page of the Rossmoor News, touching the lives of many residents and shaping the future for years to come. FIRES: TRAGEDY & RETURNING HOME A fire at 1201 Leisure Lane on Nov. 23 c...

Residents are invited to a Senior Scam Stopper Seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Event Center. The seminar is sponsored by State Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who represents Assembly District 16 (including Rossmoor). Matthew Wright, local representative for Bauer-Kahan, said this popular presentation is offered regula...

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. Monday, Dec. 16 ...

Walnut Creek police have been playing a cat and mouse game with a homeless woman reportedly living in a laundry room on Tice Creek Drive, Entry A. Police arrested Alla Isiyama, 41, for trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia on the morning of Dec. 17. She was taken to county jail. She gave no address. “This has been going on for two months...

Ever since Jane Sprouse moved to Rossmoor in 2015, she has heard about how bad the Safeway is in the Rossmoor Shopping Center. Over time, she began to agree with many of the complaints. This year, she read in the Rossmoor News how the store planned to make no changes inside the store, even as the landlord made improvements to the exterior as part o...

Years of litigation caught up to Third Mutual as its longtime insurer refused to renew the Directors & Officers insurance, forcing the board to accept coverage with a higher premium and higher deductible. CNA Insurance dropped Third Mutual after paying out $549,224 in claims and legal fees over the past five years – while collecting only $73,98...

Custodians make holiday parties happen On a normal day, the custodians work behind the scenes to set up and clean up Peacock Hall, the Event Center, Fitness Center, hobby shops, indoor and outdoor pools and other places around Rossmoor. During this busy holiday season, the 14 full-time custodians are pressed into duty even more, setting up for lots...