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bix I do seem to be sensitive to msg (i usually get a little headache after consuming food with msg). I think you are right, it may some type of preservative (natural or not). thx for the info.

Just found a copy of the minutes to a board meeting for the IUSD which discusses plans for opening new schools. It stated that they are planning a middle school at the Great Park and possibly a high school also. Here's an excerpt from the minutes: "Irvine Unified School District...

I like Native Foods as well but more some reason I either get a slight headache or get really sleepy after eating their food. I havn't had that problem with Veggie Grill though.

I would recommend Kaiten to those who like good sushi at reasonable prices. The sushi is surprisingly fresh (surprisingly for a revolving sushi place) and good. We go there at least 2-4 times a month.

BB: thank you for your reply!

Can you request that your child be put in a team with kids attending the same school? I know we can request that they be with a friend (by specifying their name), but am not sure if you can generally request by school.

HI SoCal78: yes, the park is really nice and people were friendly there. I struck up a conversation with two moms in the neighborhood. As to the school, I like the value based approach to education at Woodbury elementary (as noted on the school website) and the fact that most of the...

In my continued search for a neighborhood with a sense of community, I decided to scout out the local parks in a few of my favorite neighborhoods. We stopped by at the Chapparal (sp?) park in TRock. There were a couple of siblings playing. We then went to a park at Paseo Westpark but there...

We like the NB area because of easy commute, good schools and weather but the price is still too high for us. I think that TRock is more affordable. I am also not sure of the general attitude in NB (I've had friends in NB with kids go to B-parties and receive a diamond necklace for a party...

BK: You mentioned Aliso Viejo, RSM and VoC, but aren't these also the same neighborhoods that you have criticized in the past (AV - bad feng shui and general architecture, RSM - bad architecture, etc.). Are there any neighborhoods in Irvine that would have happy children playing at...

Yes, it seems that there are a lot of kids in apts. I have a friend at a Westpark apt. who saids that her kids are always outside playing with neighborhood children at the apt. By the way, does anyone know what parks do kids in North TRock play at? I don't see any public parks on the...

Thank you SoCal for the link! I have seen copies of the plume map but not the one from the Irvine Water Dsitrict. I will print it out for my reference. WP: Here's a link to the letter sent out to Woodbridge resident by the Irvine Water District that refers to the 40 year estimated...

WP: Yes, but I believe the water coming out of the faucet is drinking water quality (and the irvine water district site states that the contaminated water will be cleaned and only used for irrigation).

Westparkrenter: Thanks for your thoughts! I didn't even realize that you can hear the train from WP. By the way, I have had people tell me that if we have to disclose a negative when it comes time for us to sell, then don't buy there. But other than the fact there is plume underneath...

I am currently looking at neighborhoods feeding into Woodbridge High. I like the general area because of (1) easy commute to work and (2) Woodbridge High appears to be a well rounded school (not too high pressure, good athletics, good scores). I really like Woodbridge but am concerned about...

I liked some of the homes in this community, however, I have read some negative reviews on their association management company (I believe they are Merit property Management). Anyone else know of any pros/cons on them?

hs_teacher: Since you have sub'd at various districts, do you have any opinions on Aliso Viejo schools? (Aliso Viejo is our second choice to Irvine.)

homeless: Thanx for the info! These prices are way too high for me, but they are very nice homes.

Monekoko: You mention a huge price reduction. I like their plan 3. Do you know how much they go for now?

Just visited Stonetree yesterday and got the price sheet which is as follows: Residence 1 - From $740,880, Residence 2 - From $795,880, and Residence 3 - From $820,880.