Store could shutter by the end of week Many Rossmorians are swallowing a bitter pill as they prepare to say to goodbye to the Rite Aid drugstore at the corner of Tice Valley Road and Rossmoor Parkway. The store plans to close at the end of February or early March, according to company representatives. Most, if not all, of the medical prescriptions ...

Find ideas at annual Home Show This year’s free Rossmoor Home Show on Thursday, March 5, is so big, residents will need a map to find all of the 51 vendors situated around the Tahoe Room in the Event Center. They’ll also need a tote bag for all of the free handouts they’ll get. The fifth annual event, sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, i...

The California presidential primary elections will be held Tuesday, March 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Event Center. A large turnout is expected as California holds its election earlier than in past years, on a day known as “Super Tuesday” because it’s when the largest number – 15 – of states and territories hold their primary election or caucus....

The Redwood Room at Gateway, a popular hangout for Rossmoor residents to just relax and read the paper, grab breakfast or lunch from Kairi’s Kitchen, watch some TV, or strum a few notes on the grand piano, is getting a makeover. “It’s been about 15 years since the Redwood Room was refurbished,” said Recreation Manager Kelly Berto. “We met with user...

Christine Pelosi advocates for women knowing their power Tickets are on sale for the 2020 Women’s Conference on Monday, March 9, at 1 p.m. in the Event Center, sponsored by Rossmoor Counseling Services. The popular conference was launched in 1999 and has featured such guest speakers as filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom and journalist Laura Ling. The...

Golf doesn’t seem like a dangerous sport, but don’t tell that to players who have suffered heat stroke, fainted, or even been hit in the head with balls on the course. And getting help quickly can be tough, says Mark Heptig, Rossmoor’s director of golf courses. It can be a serious problem for emergency help, especially ambulances or other vehicles,...

Saddle Cats draw big crowd at recent performance About 200 residents soaked up the Western Swing sounds of the Saddle Cats at last week’s Spotlight in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Saddle Cats is a four-man “pocket orchestra” that performs swing, “cowboy and western,” blues, Tin Pan Alley, honky-tonk, polkas – and just about any other traditional A...

“ What would you say if you were told you had a ca l l f rom Human Resources,” asked Eric Wong, turning the tables on the interviewer. “Oh, no. I’m being fired?” That isn’t what he likes to hear. Wong is Rossmoor’s new senior manager for Human Resources. He believes that all of Rossmoor’s 250 or so employees, including those in Human Resources, are...

In compliance with Article VII Section 10 of the bylaws of the Golden Rain Foundation, the following information is provided for the CEO and the four highest paid employees during the preceding fiscal year. For fiscal year 2019 the CEO’s annual salary was $263,861.76, paid in bi-monthly increments through December, and was awarded 10 days additiona...

Donations help benefit Youth Homes Generous Rossmoor residents did it again. Their abundant donations of jewelry will be re-sold to benefit some of Contra Costa County’s neediest and most deserving young people, abused and neglected girls who have been under the care of Youth Homes. This long-serving nonprofit organization provides a full spectrum ...