Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category

Basketball Hoops

Posted on: October 2nd, 2025

There are an increasing number of basketball hoops in the community and with them comes an increase in potential safety and liabilty issues both for the owner and the association. So, help is needed from owners with basketball hoops to understand the guidelines for their use. There is specific language in our Architectural Standards about […]

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Confused? e-dirt bikes are not e-bicycles

Posted on: September 23rd, 2025

More people including children are riding e-motorcycles designed only for off-highway use. What used to be known as dirt bikes now also come in an electric version. Kids are drawn to the electric dirt bikes but parents need to be aware. These are not street-legal in California; no bike lanes, no sidewalks, no city trails.  […]

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Must have emergency preparedness applications

Posted on: September 22nd, 2025

There are many excellent resources available with valuable information about fire safety, prevention, and preparation. This is a small selection. We strongly recommend that you download these to your mobile devices. If an emergency disaster were to occur these could save you and your family.  Genasys Protect SD Emergency Watch Duty wildfire alert FEMA App […]

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Speeding in the community

Posted on: September 22nd, 2025

This is a reminder that the speed limit on all streets in Encinitas Ranch is 20 MPH. We see many drivers and e-bike riders going much faster than the posted speed limit. Over time the community has added numerous stop signs in the south mesa, 20 MPH signs, pedestrian crossing signs and raised reflectors to […]

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Neighborhood Watch Program

Posted on: August 25th, 2025

Recently the homeowners who live in the Quail Ridge development decided that they wanted to establish a formal Neighborhood Watch program. This started with two residents, Steve Liu and Cher Bettencourt, arranging for the Crime Prevention Specialist from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department North Coastal Station to attend a meeting with many of the […]

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Handy Phone Numbers – San Diego County Sheriff’s Department

Posted on: August 25th, 2025

Below are several phone numbers that homeowners might find handy to contact the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Emergencies: 911 Report Suspicious Behavior:  858-565-5200 Non-emergency line (24/7): 858-868-3200 North Coastal Stations in Encinitas (M-F, 8-5): 760-966-3500 Crime Prevention Specialist: 760-966-3587 Check on homes while on vacation Conduct security check of homes Helicopter Announcements: Text “Hello” […]

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