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    Home water monitor

    Does anyone use the Flume water monitor? Is it compatible with the IRWD water meters? Would you recommend the product? Any downsides? Thanks. https://flumewater.com/product/
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    How are assessed values calculated for property tax purposes

    I was playing around on the OC gov's tax site athttp://ocgov.com/octaxmaprecently. I noticed that two homes in my neighborhood that sold recently for a higher price then what we had paid for our homes more than 10 years ago had lower assessed value then our home. The square footage for the other...
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    Understanding property tax rate increases

    My property tax rate has pretty much gone up at a rate of 2% over the last decade. Is that what everyone else is seeing?
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    Orange County economy 'falling behind' as tech jobs exit, low-wage work rises

    Lately I had been hearing rumblings of the high home prices in OC area, people moving out of OC because of out of reach real-estate prices/better job options elsewhere. Came across this OC Register article that makes a similar argument...
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    Metro Vancouver home sales dropped 75% after foreign buyer tax announced:realtor

    Need something like this here to control the growth rate? The number of home sales in key Metro Vancouver municipalities took a major hit after the foreign buyer tax was announced, according to a Vancouver realtor with data from the MLS. But experts say it might be too soon to tell. Read more...
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    Special school board election to be held in June

    http://newsflash.iusd.org/2014/01/county-petition-has-enough-valid-signatures-to-force-special-school-board-election/
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    Reliable auto mechanic with reasonable rates

    Does anyone have recommendations for a auto mechanic in the Tustin/Irvine area?
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    Any suggestions for Christmas Light displays around Irvine

    What Christmas Light displays do you usually go out to see in and around Irvine?
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    Does anyone use a water softener system?

    Wanted to know what your feelings are about maintaining the system? Is it too much work? Do the benefits justify the cost?
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    Local Government Compensation Report

    State Controller has put up information on compensation paid to city employees: http://lgcr.sco.ca.gov/CompensationDetail.aspx
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    No threads on the upcoming election (or politics) ?

    I don't think I have ever seen a thread related to Irvine politics. Is it a frowned upon topic on TI?
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    In-N-Out ousted by Five Guys Burgers in Zagat fast-food survey

    Seems like In-N-Out has competition in So Cal now... http://fastfood.ocregister.com/2010/08/17/zagats-top-fast-food-chains-for-2010/70551/ http://www.ocregister.com/articles/guys-260348-five-burger.html Five Guys Burgers & Fries Address: 1549 E. Katella Avenue in Orange, near Tustin Street...
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    Any recommendations for carpet cleaners?

    Looking to have the carpet cleaned. Any suggestions are welcome? Wet clean vs dry clean, etc. Any company you would recommend? Thanks.
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    Need recommendation for plumber

    Can someone recommend a reliable/honest plumber they have used in the past? Thanks.
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    IUSD language test for incoming KG students

    Does anyone know what the language test for kids starting KG at IUSD involves? Tried to get information from the school but they are not very forthcoming. Thanks.
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    Recommend a restaurant for catering Mexican food

    Does anyone have a recommendation for catering mexican food for the Irvine area?
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    What's a good time of day for a birthday party at a park in Irvine in September?

    I am planning a birthday party for my child in September in one of the community parks in Irvine. Was not sure what time of the day will work best. Since it's September the temperature is probably going to be in the mid to high 70's. I was thinking either 11 AM or 4 PM. Any suggestions?
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