Laguna Niguel Community Info
The name “Laguna Niguel” comes from the Spanish word “Laguna” which means lagoon and “Nigueli” which was the name of an Indian village that was once located on Aliso Creek. Originally part of the Mexican land grant of Juan Avila, ownership of the land that later became Laguna Niguel passed to Lewis Moulton, owner of the Moulton Company, in 1895. In 1959, the Laguna Niguel Corp. made the area one of the first master planned communities in California. The San Diego Freeway which was built in the same year allowed more people to arrive. The first coastal communities developed in Laguna Niguel in the early 1960s were Monarch Bay and Monarch Bay Terrace. Laguna Niguel Regional Park opened in 1973. In 1989 Laguna Niguel became an incorporated city in Orange County. As of the national census of 2000, the population of Laguna Niguel was approximately 62,000 with about 23,000 households in the city. The city is served by the Capistrano Unified School District. For more information about Laguna Niguel’s award-winning public schools, log onto the School District’s website at www.capousd.org. ?
I moved to Laguna Niguel from Newport Beach in 1985. La Paz Road looked like a country lane. Golden Lantern Street, today a six-lane highway leading from Crown Valley straight into Dana Point Harbor, did not go through past Niguel Hills Middle School. It was nothing but rolling hills. Today, Laguna Niguel is a thriving, friendly city with lots of lovely neighborhoods, award-winning schools, shopping areas and so close to the beach! La Paz Road goes past a beautiful lake and park all the way to the freeway entrance in Laguna Hills. Today, Laguna Niguel is the home to many upscale neighborhoods including Ocean Ranch, Monarch Point, Bear Brand Ranch, South Peak, Palmilla and many others. We have excellent restaurants, a skate park, many parks and quiet over-55 age limit neighborhoods as well as child-friendly neighborhoods loaded with small parks and community pools. We boast Laguna Niguel Country Club with its beautiful fairways as well as ocean views from thousands of homes dotting the hillsides of our city. Truly a great place to live!
More from Laguna Niguel
City of Laguna Niguel/ Avery Parkway at I-5 Improvement…
May 11, 2009
The City of Laguna Niguel, in partnership with the City of Mission Viejo and Caltrans, will begin a project to widen Avery Parkway under the bridge between the on and off ramps at 1-5 freeway. The project will provide one additional lane between the I-5 on and off ramps. Construction will being on May 18, 2009 and is anticipated to be complete by the end of December 2009.
For a map of the proposed area for improvement, click here…
To get a look at the bids that came in from 8 contractors on this project, click here…
Construction hours will be typically 9:00am to 3:00pm with occasional night work. Motorists should expect delays in both directions (east and west) on Avery Parkway for the duration of the project and may wish to consider using alternate routes as follows:
From City of Laguna Niguel:
From Paseo de Colinas at Cabot Road: Take Cabot Road north (left) to Crown Valley Parkway, go north/east (right) on Crown Valley Parkway, cross the I-5 Freeway, go south (right) on Medical Center Road, go south (right) on Marguerite Parkway to Avery Parkway.
From Paseo de Colinas at Camino Capistrano: Take Camino Capistrano south (left) to Junipero Serra Road, go east (left) on Junipero Serra Road to the I-5 Freeway.
From City of Mission Viejo:
Headed north bound: Take Marguerite Parkway north to Medical Center Road, go north (left) on Medical Center Road to Crown Valley Parkway, go south/west (left) on Crown Valley Parkway to the I-5 Freeway.
Headed south bound: Take Marguerite Parkway south to Junipero Serra Road, go west (right) on Junipero Serra Road to the I-5 Freeway.
For more information,please contact…
City of Laguna Niguel
(949) 362-4325
Dana Point 2009 Doheny Blues Festival…
May 8, 2009
Fun in the sun! This is THE Dana Point Event of the year. Headliners this year include B.B. King, Brian Setzer & The Nashvillains, Keb Mo, John Hammond, and Coco Montoya! If your truly into blues, don’t miss John Hammond!
From our own experience, here’s a couple of tips for maximum enjoyment…
- Bring Sunscreen, a Hat, and a Beach Towel.
- Be in possession of your own water, backpacks allowed, keep back-ups on ice in the car, park inside the park…
- If your parking inside the park, come no later than 10:30, otherwise you’ll be parking somewhere else (not preferred)…
The Doheny Blues Festival
Saturday May 16th & Sunday May 17th , 2009
http://www.omegaevents.com/dohenyblues/
Doheny State Beach (Parking $10)
25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
For directions using a map, click here…
Doors open at 11 a.m. daily (10:45 a.m. for VIP and 10:30 a.m. for Gold)
Music ends at 9:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. on Sunday).
Tickets…
General Admission: $50 for adults per day, $15 for children (ages 6-12)
Weekend Pass: $80 for adults (save $20)
VIP: $90 for adults per day, $40 for children (ages 6-12)
BACKSTAGE GOLD: $180 for adults per day
To purchase tickets online, click here…
Tickets are also available for purchase in person at…
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos locations..
Renaissance Restaurant in Dana Point
Doheny State Beach Visitor’s Center
All TicketMaster Outlets (additional fees apply)
2009 Festival Overview…
For a complete schedule of entertainment, click here…
- 26 acts on 3 stages – Blues, Rock & Soul music
- A waterfront grass park with two main stages at opposite ends of the venue
- The Backporch Stage, where fans can enjoy acoustic performances in an intimate lawn area
- A large Vendor Village with tons of cool stuff
- International Food Court with authentic restaurants and tasty beverages
- On-site music store where fans can meet the performers and buy new music
The Breakfast Set
For those arriving early to the festival, we will have music in the morning outside the front gate, as well as a coffee cart.
Front Gate Procedures
Upon arriving at the event, exchange your tickets for a wristband. This will allow for in-and-out privileges during the event. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for Gold Pass members, 10:45 a.m. for VIP ticketholders and 11:00 a.m. for general admission.
What To Bring
A low-back chair, blanket, one personal bottle of water is OK, still camera (no video), sunscreen, and cash/ATM/Debit/Credit Cards. Re-entry will be allowed with a wristband.
What Not To Bring
Please do not bring the following items: food, beverages, coolers, pets, audio or video recording equipment, and umbrellas or canopies. All seating is lawn seating… bring a blanket or low-back beach chair. Umbrellas and high-back chairs must be placed on the perimeter of the seating area (courtesy rule – if you are blocking someone’s view, you may be asked to move). The festival is “Rain or Shine”, artists and times are subject to change without notice, no refunds.
Food & Drink
The international food court will include a variety of authentic vendors; everything from BBQ ribs to cajun sausage to vegetarian pitas. Beverages of all type will be available, including beer, wine, cocktails, water and non-alcoholic beverages.
After-Party at the Renaissance Dana Point
Join us on Saturday, May 16 at the Official After-Party; the performers will be Sven Zetterberg Direct from Sweden.
Forms of Payment Accepted
We accept the following payment methods at the festival – cash, ATM/Debit cards and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.)
The Event Card
No more hassling with food tickets… go cashless! It’s the Doheny Blues Festival “Event Card!”
Similar to an ATM/Debit card, blues fans can buy dollar amounts on the card for the purchase of food, beverage, and Official Blues Merchandise at the event. All unused money left on the card will be refunded when you leave… it’s that easy.
To improve efficiency, Event Cards will be available each morning prior to the gates opening, as well as at four locations throughout the venue. Save yourself some time inside and get an Event Card while you are waiting for the gates to open. The main refund booth will be directly inside the front gate. If you have any questions on The Event Card system, feel free contact us at eventcards@yahoo.com.
Disability Assistance
To request a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary aids or services for people with disabilities, please contact Omega Events at (949) 362-3366.
Contact Omega Events…
(949) 360-7800… Box Office
info@omegaevents.com
City of Dana Point Bulky Item Drop-off Event (w/ Two Locations)…
May 7, 2009
The City of Dana Point is collaborating with CR&R to host a Bulky Item Drop-off Event on…
Saturday, May 9, 2009/ 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Drop-Off Points…
Dana Hills High School
To map directions to DHHS, click here…
Palisades Elementary School.
To map directions to PES, click here…
Bulky items such as large appliances, furniture, televisions, computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, green waste, and other large items will be accepted for FREE by the City’s waste hauler, CR&R. CR&R will also collect florescent light tubes and household batteries at the event. Locked containers for paper shredding will also be onsite. Goodwill Industries will also be available to accept donated items.
Household hazardous waste such as paint, motor oil, and fertilizers will not be accepted.
For more information, please contact…
Shanna Collins
City of Dana Point
(949) 248-3571.
San Juan Capistrano Open Land Preservation Meeting/ Public Invited…
May 6, 2009
On Nov. 4, 2008…
San Juan Capistrano voters overwhelmingly passed local ballot Measures X and Y. Measure X ensures that any changes to land designated open space in the City’s General Plan requires approval by voters. Measure Y enables the City to sell up to $30 million in bonds to obtain additional land for open space preservation and improvements.
On May 11th, 2009…
Members of the City’s Open Space Committee will meet to discuss progress with Open Space master planning, and eligible costs for funding Open Space Bond Measure Y. The City’s Open Space Committee is responsible for identifying obtainable open space area, funding tactics and developing strategies for future planning and environmental work. Additionally, there will be an update on open space activities and recent accomplishments, and attendee’s will learn about the causes of channel instability in San Juan Capistrano streams, along with possible ways to stabilize channels.
San Juan Capistrano residents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
For answeres to frequently asked questions, click here…
For pictures of open-space acreage in SJC, click here…
For maps of open-space acreage in SJC, click here…
For statistical information, click here…
To view a list of Committee Members, with their email addresses, click here…
Open Space Committee Meeting
Monday, May 11th, at 6:30 PM
Council Chambers at City Hall
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Need a map for directions? Click here…
Consumer Confidence Up/ Reuters Survey…
May 5, 2009
Here’s a piece of news derived from a recent Reuters/ University of Michigan survey, pertaining to consumer confidence with expectations for the future, and the longer-term outlook for the economy. Apparently, of those consumer’s surveyed, people are feeling good about the stimulus spending that has transpired with the current White House Administration, feeling that the stimulus will improve the national economy. On the flip side, many of those surveyed are people with expectations that inflation will rise, and anxiety about jobs remains a constant.
Article written by Steven C. Johnson for Yahoo Finance.
For the full Yahoo article, click here…
For the April 2009 Press Release from Reuters/ University of Michigan, click here…