With the combination of warmer weather, graduations, and summer vacations we can expect an influx of guests starting this month. Along this line, I would like to pass on a brief synopsis of some of our rules that could impact the enjoyment of both host and guest unless they are understood.First and foremost, we have to appreciate that we are … [Read more...]

Gates Both the Selva and Cabrillo gate entrances are clearly posted “Residents Only.” Despite this, last month we saw more guest vehicles sustain significant tire damage at these two locations than any other time in our memory.Interviews of the drivers, and review of the video recordings of each incident, reflected that each one was directed to … [Read more...]

TRAFFIC AND SAFETY A recent collision between a vehicle and a child’s bicycle that was left in the roadway serves to remind us to be alert and drive defensively. This is especially important now as the days are getting longer and vacation and school break times are coming up. After being cooped up through a long-wet winter, children will likely be … [Read more...]

TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMITTEE A Word of CautionRecently a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (Golf Cart) was traveling down Niguel Shores Drive approaching a speed bump. The driver, who appeared too young to have a driver’s license, did not recognize any danger and continued forward. The cart collided with the bump and jolted both the driver and all the … [Read more...]

Mail TheftResidents in the vicinity of Faeroe Bay and Manta Court report that someone is breaking into their curbside mail boxes and taking anything of value. The unseen suspect then tosses the unsolicited advertisements from the mailbox up and down the street. What is unique is that this thief is primarily operating between midnight and 6 a.m. … [Read more...]

High Traffic Volume—As of press time mid-December, the number of guests entering our community for the holidays had not yet been tabulated. However, if Thanksgiving is any indicator, our security personnel were very busy. On that day alone over 600 guest drivers entered through the Mariner gate.Fortunately, most of us had updated our guest lists or … [Read more...]

It is that time of year when we are often filled with positive cheer and have more guests than usual to welcome. Unfortunately, a minor slip-up if our guest’s name is not on the gate list could ruin our day and likely someone else’s too. To avoid any unnecessary consternation at the gate, insure your guest lists are up to date, and expiration … [Read more...]

Next to the Gate: ’Tis the season to be particularly mindful of securing our residences and vehicles. Thefts from cars and homes traditionally escalate as the holidays approach. Just the other day a resident near the Cabrillo gate briefly left the family home without locking it. Upon returning after a relatively short absence, it was evident that … [Read more...]

Delays at Mariner Gate Welcomed service people and friends entering our community via the Mariner Gate have recently been experiencing longer delays than usual but, as the cooler months approach, the number of guests we invite for a swim at the pool or afternoon at the beach will naturally decrease, as will the corresponding length of delay. … [Read more...]

Gate Entry: Last month, in addition to a heavy flow of residents going back and forth, over 27,000 guests and service providers entered our community through the Mariner Gate. Each one had to be individually screened for access and control reasons. This means that the attendant’s involvement with the heavy traffic volume at the gate does not … [Read more...]