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OFFICE HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed
WATER EMERGENCY: Call 707-279-4143
Riviera West Calendar for 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 4:30 PM: Riviera West regular Board meeting at the clubhouse. Click here for the agenda.
Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 PM: Harbor View Mutual Water company regular Board meeting at the clubhouse. Click here for the agenda.
Monday, May 20: Fire inspections begin for all Riviera West lots. Check your email for lot-clearing information.
Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1: Community Yard Sale from 9:00 - 3:00. Contact Norma at 707-279-9604 by Friday, May 24 to sign up.
Saturday, June 1: Start of Riviera West Bocce League Tournament. Join us for a great game! Watch your emails for further information.
Saturday, June 1: Reminder to send your proxy statement to the Riviera West office so that we receive it on or before the start of the meeting at 9:00 AM Saturday, June 15. It is important that a quorum of members is present at the Annual Meeting. Your proxy helps reach the quorum number. Thank you for your cooperation!
Saturday, June 15, 9:00 AM: Riviera West Annual Meeting at the clubhouse. Refreshments will be served!
Saturday, June 15, 11:00 AM: Harbor View Mutual Water Company Annual Meeting at the Clubhouse. Refreshments will be served!
Saturday, June 15, 1:00 PM: Annual Member Picnic at the clubhouse. Please note: this is for Riviera West property owners only.
Wednesday, July 17:
Free chipping day for Riviera West poperties. Contact the office to put your property on the chipping day list. Click Here for more information.
Riviera West Bocce League 2024
Are you ready to play a sociable, fun, easy-to-learn sport in our beautiful park?
You came to the right place, because Riviera West is announcing the opening of its 2024 Bocce Season!
The 2024 Tournament will begin on June 1.
You can request to join an existing team or set up your own team with friends and neighbors. If you've never played, we are ready to help. It's a great game for all ages and our play is friendly and informal. We provide coaching and instruction, and all materials are provided.
To join or if you have questions, leave your name with the Riviera West office at 707-279-8544 or send an email to rivierawesthoa@gmail.com. Please see the attached information, and watch your email and the Riviera West website for more.
The Pool is Closed for the Season - See You Around Memorial Day!
Watch this site for pool opening announcements close to Memorial Day 2024.
Riviera West Fire Emergency Siren
The Riviera West fire emergency siren is installed at the top of Broadview Drive. Listen for routine siren testing at 11 AM on the first Monday of every month.
Stay informed! In a real emergency, after the siren sounds information will be provided by authorities on LakeCoAlerts. CLICK HERE to sign up. Remember: Riviera West is Zone KEL E-122
For Your Safety:
The pier at the Riviera West Marina that serves the docks will be closed for repairs until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation.
When to Evacuate? Immediately.
Both Riviera West Drive and Soda Bay Road can quickly become blocked during a wildfire. Avoid the stress and danger! At the first sign of a threatening fire, leave immediately. You don’t have to wait for an evacuation roworder. Early evacuation leaves roadways clear for fire crews and law enforcement. You will face less traffic and have a better chance of finding lodging if necessary. And you can always come back if the situation improves.
Take CalFire's Advice:
“Leave as soon as evacuation is recommended by fire officials to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion. Don’t wait to be ordered by authorities to leave. Evacuating the fire area early also helps firefighters keep roads clear of congestion, and lets them move more freely to do their job. In an intense wildfire, they will not have time to knock on every door. If you are advised to leave, don’t hesitate! You must take the initiative to stay informed and secure! Listen to all forms of media for further announcements from authorities.”
Click here for more information
Riviera West Park Rules
We hope you are enjoying the bocce and horseshoe games and the picnic area in the new Riviera West Park. Click here to view the rules, and enjoy the park! Reminder: The park is not available for rental nor for use by large (eight or more) parties of members & guests unless sponsored by the HOA. Thank you for your cooperation.
Home Crime Prevention Tips
- Keep your garage closed and your vehicles locked, and do not leave possessions visible in vehicles. Use a locking gas cap.
- Windows and doors should be locked; don’t leave a window partially open for an outside extension cord.
- Do not leave mail in the mailbox for pick-up any more than necessary, and collect your mail as soon as possible after it’s delivered. Mailbox thefts have happened in the Rivieras and Buckingham area.
- Keep your travel plans and expensive gift purchases off social media.
- When shopping online, use strong passwords and change them often.
- In parking lots, be aware of your surroundings especially at night. CLICK HERE for some excellent safety advice from Consumer Reports.
- Keep a photo or video log of valuable possessions and record all serial numbers.
We Can Save on Mailing Costs...
...to our members by using email to transmit routine documents, such as the annual member packet that is sent in May. We need your specific authorization to email documents to you. If you have questions, give us a call at the office and we can explain further.
Click HERE to download the email authorization form. Thank you for helping us keep mailing costs under control.
Safely Dispose of Toxic Waste
Old paint cans, fluorescent tubes, dead batteries and expired prescription meds collecting in your home? Bring them to Lake County's hazardous waste drop-off locations. Click here for information on the next scheduled drop-off event.
Lot Clearing Update: Time to Prepare for Free Chipping Day 2024
Every year during the summer months, Riviera West arranges a free chipping service for members. This year's chipping day will be Wednesday, July 17. Click Here for chipping day 2024 guidelines.
Sheriff's Office Launches a New Preparedness Website
Visit the the ready.lakecountyca.gov website for information to help you:
1. Get Alerts – Register for LakeCoAlerts (and remember each city operates their own alert and warning platforms)
2. Know Your Zone
3. Make a Plan
4. Prepare your home
5. Know your neighbors and community
6. Remain vigilant.
Utility Scams: Beware of Requests for Personal Information!
Find out how common utility scams are and how you can protect yourself. Click here to view PG&E's advice on what to do if you experience a utility scam.
Get Riviera West Approval BEFORE You Begin Your Project
Do you want to make a change to your property? A new deck design or perhaps a new exterior paint job?
Before you start buying materials, hiring a contractor and picking out colors, please take the time to check with the Architectural Control and Planning Committee (ACP) at the Riviera West office. Inadvertently violating an ACP guideline could result in a warning letter, monetary fine or other consequences. Even if work you do complies with Riviera West guidelines, failing to get approval in advance is itself a violation.
The best advice is to check with the ACP every time, before you start a project. The ACP committee members are neighbors and volunteers, and they are eager to help you. Thank you to all property owners for working with the ACP to help keep Riviera West a safe and attractive community!
Click Here for more information about the ACP approval process.
Know Your Zone: KEL E-122 and Sign Up for LakeCoAlerts
Throughout the year and especially during fire season, it is vital to have accurate and timely information. Whether it is an advisory, a recommended or mandatory evacuation, the Sheriff's Office will refer to your ZONE. Each area of the county has a zone code. Our Riviera West zone is KEL E 122.
Sign up for LakeCoAlerts so the Sheriff's Office can reach you with updates and evacuation information. If you ever hear the evacuation siren when it is not a routine test day (first Monday of the month at 11:00 am), check with LakeCoAlerts for timely, authorized information.
Click here to sign up for LakeCoAlerts!
Safe Interaction with Local Wildlife
People in our area often circulate posts showing bears, mountain lions and other wildlife on their property. Click on the Keep Me Wild link below for expert advice from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding laws and guidelines about interacting with wildlife. Please follow recommended measures to keep your family and pets safe.
Be Prepared to Evacuate
If the Sheriff's Office issues an advisory evacuation for Riviera West, it's a good idea to leave even if it is not mandatory. It is easier to evacuate early when there is less traffic, and emergency vehicles can get through to protect our homes if we have already left. We recommend evacuating whenever you feel unsafe or worried about a nearby fire, whether or not an evacuation message is issued.
Keep your cell phone charged and your gas tank full. Be sure you can get your car out of the garage if the power is out. Have your valuables packed and have animal carriers ready to go.
Consult the Sheriff's Office website regularly if a fire is nearby, and pay close attention to Nixle email alerts.
CLICK HERE for more preparation tips.
Security Alert: Mailbox Thefts in the Area!
Mailbox thefts have once again been reported in a neighboring community. Sadly, it is a recurring problem. Don't leave mail to be picked up until just before the mailperson comes. Better yet, use a mailbox in town to drop off your mail. And be sure to pick up mail from your mailbox immediately after it is dropped off.
Our safety depends on you!
All Riviera West streets are 25 mph. Please consider the safety of the people, pets and wildlife in our community. Slowing down will keep you and everyone else safe. Thank you!
Sorry, Pooch! Pets are not permitted in the Riviera West clubhouse or at the swimming pool. Thank you to all pups and their thoughtful owners!
Get Updates Directly from PG&E
A Message from PG&E: To help you stay informed about potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) outages, we've created Address Alerts. Notifications for any address can be sent in multiple languages by call or text.
Address Alerts can be used for addresses you care about, such as:
- Your work or business
- Your child's school or daycare
- The home of a friend or loved one
Please note that as a PG&E account holder, you automatically receive PSPS notifications for your home and/or business. Signing up is fast and easy!
Visit pge.com/addressalerts.
Do you have a preferred language for PSPS notifications? Update your contact information and set your language preference at pge.com/mywildfirealerts.
To learn more about PSPS, what we are doing to minimize the impact on our customers and support available before, during and after events, please visit pge.com/psps.
Don't be taken by surprise when PG&E cuts power during fire season! Learn what you can do to make the best of the situation.
Click HERE for the Lake County Sheriff's Office advisory on power outage preparedness.
Click HERE for PG&E's power outage info
Click HERE for PG&E's address look-up tool
Click HERE for PG&E's fire safety info
Click HERE for Riviera West evacuation tips
Please Conserve Water
With California's drought history, Harbor View Mutual Water customers should always voluntarily practice water conservation. Here are some things you can do:
- Adjust sprinkler heads and fix any leaks.
- Install drip irrigation system with a smart controller.
- Water plants early in the morning or late in the evening
- Use inorganic mulch such as decomposed granite, gravel, or rock around plants.
- Wash your car with a hose equipped with a shut-off. nozzle. Don’t let water run down your driveway. Or if available, take it through the car wash when you fill up your gas tank.
- Sweep your driveway, don’t hose it.
- Consider installing low-flow devices on your in-home faucets and showers and installing low flow/flush toilets.
For more tips and the latest information about California's drought, go to www.saveourwater.com
Need Help Clearing Your Property?
Click HERE for a list of local lot-clearing and tree trimming/tree removal services. The Riviera West office also has lot-clearing information. CLICK HERE for information on hauling brush to the dump yourself. The community thanks you showing your concern by keeping your lot clear.
Carbon Monoxide Exposure:
Is Your Home Safe?
Protect yourself from the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in your home.
Every year, at least 430 people die in the U.S. from accidental CO poisoning. Approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the emergency department each year due to accidental CO poisoning. There are steps you can take to help protect yourself and your household from CO poisoning.
Change the batteries in your CO detector every six months. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO detector, buy one soon.
Click here for more information from the CDC.
Information courtesy USFA.fema.gov and CDC.gov
Exploring Clear Lake
The County provides a free boating map, ways to prevent invasive species, and interesting water trails for kayakers. Click below for more information and enjoy the Lake.
CLICK HERE for a short video about Clear Lake Kayak Trails
CLICK HERE to view and download the Clear Lake boating map.
Let's Keep These Dangerous Mussels Out of Clear Lake!
Invasive mussels significantly alter lake ecology by destroying native habitats. They block water delivery, disrupt recreational and commercial fishing, undermine docks, and that's just the beginning. With a few simple steps, we can keep them out of our lake, AND avoid a fine.
Click HERE to visit the Lake County's "no mussels" website.