Landscape Update – Scalping, Overseeding, & Irrigation

About the turf scalping: Niguel Shores has kikuyugrass (Pennisetum clandestinum), a warm-season grass brought to Southern California in 1920 for erosion protection and as a pasture grass, a classic example of misdirected virtue. It grows on slopes, in pastures, on golf courses, in parks, on sports fields and in home lawns. Kikuyugrass is an … [Read more...]

Landscape Projects – October 8, 2012 Status Update

Fall is here and now is the time to scalp the warm season turf and over seed with a cool season turf blend.  October is a key transitional month in the turf lifecycle. It is the month when the warm season grasses begin to go dormant, which causes lawns to look dead and brown. Of course the lawns are not dead, but in order to keep the lawns looking … [Read more...]

City of Dana Point – Notice of PCH Street Work

Please see the attached notice provided by the City of Dana Point regarding PCH street maintenance that will be taking place as of October 10, 2012.   Notice of Pacific Coast Highway Rehabilitation Project … [Read more...]

Photos from the Beach Bluff BBQ – September 2, 2012

Be sure to check out photos from the Beach Bluff Labor Day BBQ courtesy of Bruce Davis! Have photos??? Send them to mnorthrop@niguelshores.org for publishing for your friends and neighbors all to enjoy … [Read more...]

Interested in the financial health of Niguel Shores? Have the time and desire to get involved?

The Finance Committee is looking for at least one new member that has the flexibility and talent to participate in the Finance Committee and Investment Committee. These Committees meet once a month, usually the fourth Monday of the month and late in the afternoon.  The ideal person for these Committees would have current or recent P&L … [Read more...]

Coastal Commission July 12, 2012 Meeting – Update

NSCA Board President Pat O’Brien, GM Deborah Baker, and  several Breakers Isle residents attended the Coastal Commission meeting held Thursday July 12th in Chula Vista.  Statements were made in support of the Orange County Parks application for the refurbishment of the revetment, but as expected the Coastal Commission denied the application.  The … [Read more...]

Sand Castle Contest – Photos from the 4th of July

Be sure to check out the photos below from the Annual Niguel Shores 4th of July Sand Castle Contest.  Thank you to all who participated. -NSCA Recreation Committee … [Read more...]

Sand Castle Contest – Results

Sand Castle Winners 2012 Grand Prize:  Boitano & friends Pirate Ship Sand Tribes: 1st Palmer Family American Flag 2nd Spieker Family Castle with embellishments Sand Hoppers: 1st Aaron Michelson Utapau Volcano Sand Fleas: 1st Carol Family Happy Birthday USA Cake 2nd Casenza Family Shark Attack 2nd Evans Family USA Flag … [Read more...]

Website – July Update

If you agree with the adage "a picture is worth a thousand words" then take a look at the July 4th photo gallery currently featured on the Niguel Shores Website. Gary Tinnes always seems to be able to capture the spirit of our wonderful community. The pictures of the sandcastles by our creative residents are alone worth a visit. Perhaps you will … [Read more...]