The summer solstice has come and gone and we find ourselves in the midst of summer. In just a few days we will be celebrating the Fourth of July which will be the most festive day of summer in our community. We start off with what some believe to be the best pancake breakfast on the West Coast, followed by a colorful and fun parade that rivals any … [Read more...]

Running Stop Signs and Driving Habits: At a recent community forum, several residents expressed concerns about folks driving through intersections and not stopping for posted stop signs. I think we have all seen this in our community as we drive up or down on Niguel Shores Drive. Clearly a lot of us have become very familiar with the streets and … [Read more...]

Dogs on Leash: In researching this topic I learned that virtually every city and county in California has a leash law governing the control of unconfined dogs. The city of Dana Point has such a law, and our own HOA has a rule that virtually mirrors it. In essence, the law reflects that unless our dog is confined, it must be restricted by a leash no … [Read more...]

Reported Crimes: For quite a while now we have had no real crime picture or pattern in our community. Yes, on occasion something is stolen from an unlocked car, but other than that, there is nothing to lead us to believe that we are being preyed upon by any professional thieves or vandals. However, having said that, last month a car was reported … [Read more...]

Coyote Warning: We have had several new reports that a coyote is back in our community. Apparently, he is roaming the neighborhood just east of the ClubHouse at about an hour or so before sunset. Based on the reports, he might well be the younger of the two most often seen last year. If that is the case, he/she deviates from the normal nocturnal … [Read more...]

Holiday Guests: During this festive time of year we can expect an increase in the number of guests coming into our community. To preclude any unnecessary anxiety at the gate, I suggest that everyone ensure their guest list is up to date. No matter how current the list is, I am confident many of us will have someone, not on the list, phone and … [Read more...]

I am pleased to report that our busiest season is now behind us and no significant traffic, graffiti, vandalism, theft related, or other crime problem was evident for this entire period. Golf Carts: However, the following bits of news have evidently spurred the majority of concerns that have been expressed by residents. They pertain to … [Read more...]

Golf Cart Rules: We have recently received quite a few inquiries from residents regarding parking issues and the operation of golf or electric carts. I would start by cautioning everyone that virtually all California Vehicle Code and our municipal code sections pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles apply here. To insure= for an … [Read more...]