Traffic & Safety – Change of Season

Change of Season: Summer is almost here. With this season we will certainly experience an influx of guests and associated festivities. As a good host, be sure to remind our visiting friends to park their cars with guest passes clearly displayed through the window. Also remind them to park their authorized guest vehicle at the designated … [Read more...]

Traffic and Safety Committee – April Update

The new bunnies in the park at night and the family of skunks crossing the street on Capstan coupled with the new batches of flowers that are starting to bloom are a sure indication that we are into Spring. With the season change we will begin to enjoy longer hours of sunlight and welcome an increased number of guests that come to visit and share … [Read more...]

Traffic and Safety – Back To Normal

Back to Normal On the early morning of January 6, some folks reported they saw “La Befana” leaving certain houses here in Niguel Shores. Her quick departure via her usual mode of transportation served to symbolize the end of the holiday season. As we settle back to our regular life styles, I hope we can remember, when parking our cars on the … [Read more...]

Traffic and Safety Committee – Speeding and Stealing

Racing Team: We hope everyone had a good year and finds themselves looking forward to even better and safer new year. We understand that Santa made a safe and successful visit to our community. However, knowing a bit about everyone's behavior, he apparently felt he had to get out of here quickly and ensured that he stayed clear of the streets … [Read more...]

Tis’ the Season for Safety – Courtesy of Securitas

Tis' the season for shopping, travel, decorating and parties. 'Tis' also the season for increased risk for crime, fire and accidents. As we plan our celebrations, burglars and thieves are making plans, too. And, unfortunately, fire departments across the country are expecting increased activity as well. Here are some tips for individuals and … [Read more...]

Traffic and Safety – GPS, Tailgaiting, and Safety

Happy Holidays. With significant holidays such as Diwali and Thanksgiving just behind us, we can anticipate the other festive days which are quickly approaching. Hopefully, for all of us this month proves to be the “happiest time of the year.” To reduce the level of anxiety many of our guests will experience during this period, we have several … [Read more...]

Traffic and Safety Committee – Crime & Gossip, Gates & GPS, Overnight Parking

Crime & Gossip: Following a recent Men’s Club meeting, where he was a guest speaker, I spoke to Sergeant Jim Greenwood from the Dana Point Police Department about some of the many reports from residents about the rash of thefts from garages and cars. The Sergeant carefully perused his crime statistics and could only find a few reports for the … [Read more...]

T&S Committee – Safety in Niguel Shores

We are half way through summer already and, for the most part, everything is going relatively smoothly. However, we should address a few house cleaning chores. Such as reminding all residents that admittance to the ClubHouse area and pool should be accomplished with a fob and resident present. Along that line, food and beverages are prohibited in … [Read more...]

Traffic & Safety Update

Pedestrians be aware! In the past few months we have had a series of near collisions between incoming cars and residents using the crosswalk to walk across Niguel Shores Road at Mariner Drive. Although these pedestrians had the right-of-way, some drivers making the turn onto Niguel Shores Drive were apparently oblivious to anything other than … [Read more...]

Guest Lists & Parking, Skateboards, and Dogs off Leash

I notice that the spikes from the many agapanthuses that are planted throughout our community are bursting with white and blue blooms. This is a sure sign that summer will soon be here, and the school year will be drawing to an end. With that, many families in our community will host graduation parties or simply welcome guests who wish to enjoy all … [Read more...]