Event inspired by incident viewed as discrimination Rossmoor CEO Tim O’Keefe will be one of the speakers at an event about diversity in Rossmoor, sponsored by the Diversity Consciousness Committee of the Interfaith Council of Rossmoor, on Aug. 23, at 2 p.m., at the Creekside Club Room. The theme of the afternoon is working toward a strengthened and...

Gateway studios project put on hold again Staff writer The GRF Finance Committee recommended setting aside $2 million remaining in this year’s capital budget for emergencies – an idea that appeared to fly with most of the GRF Board last Thursday. However, if the Board follows that advice, it means some projects that have been waiting in the wings, ...

Judy Kahn’s dog hears cries for help Staff writer Molly, a shy, 5-year-old rescue dog that lives on Running Springs Road, is something of a hero in her neighborhood. “Molly saved my neighbor’s life,” said her owner Judy Kahn. Kahn and Molly were leaving home for their usual mid-afternoon walk on July 16. Kahn was holding the dog’s leash, while she ...

Struggle for survival Staff writer Rhona Lishinsky didn’t know that being president of the Computer Club of Rossmoor was going to be a 30-hour-a-week obligation. It wasn’t like that at first, three years ago, but the gradual departure of some board members and health problems experienced by others has meant those left are taking on more responsibil...

Composting exceeded expectations Staff writer Expansion of Rossmoor’s new organic (food scraps) recycling program and the “rightsizing” of bins is on hold until the end of the year, according to Jency James, recycling coordinator with Republic Services, Rossmoor’s waste and recycling collection company. “Residents who don’t yet have an organics car...

Exterior repair work re- sumes this week on the gate house, which was damaged earlier this month when a suspected drunk driver slammed into it. AMAC, the construction company undertaking the repair work, was slated to begin exterior work this week, pending finalizing of the permit, said Building Maintenance Manager Clayton Clark. The No. 1 lane exi...

The Recreation Department is now accepting appointment requests for club room reservations for 2020. The appointments start Thursday, Aug. 15. To request an appointment, email Lily Padilla, room reservations coordinator, at lpadilla@rossmoor.com or Kelly Berto, Recreation Department manager, at kberto@rossmoor.com. Residents will be assigned an app...

Share memories for anniversary The 50th anniversary of Woodstock arrives on Aug. 15. More than 400,000 attended the music festival in Bethel, New York, back in 1969. Considered a pivotal event in music history, the outdoor festival hosted 32 performances and highlighted the counterculture of the 1960s. As New York prepares to celebrate the annivers...

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. Saturday, July 20 Accident: An ...

The Recreation Department is holding a Shred Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. 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 more information, call 925-988-7700.