NEW LISTING IN WEST IRVINE 865K Great home in West Irvine, Interior location in the beautiful Ivy wood community, Home has a nice open kitchen, family room has fireplace, and 1st floor has beautiful engineered wood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting and nice half bath. 2nd floor has carpet in the 3 bed rooms and the 2 full baths have tile floors. 3rd floor has huge bonus room that can be used as 4th bed room. Home has 2450 sq ft of living space and a Nice size yard for entertaining. Community has low HOA dues! ($55) This home is a must see!!! Call Ann at 714 588 7676 for more info www.annurias.com ASTON GROUP LIC 01451803 09/23/2013

Originally acquired by James Irvine in the mid 1860s and used as a ranch during his families lives, West Irvine California has grown quickly over the years and advanced from a quiet citrus crop ranch to an area that has become the heart of California. A Great History Over the last 50 years West Irvine's development has continued to rest in the hands of the Irvine Company, a firm that was started by the sons of James Irvine following his death. As the area grew it incorporated in 1971 and has been frequently chosen as one of the best places to live in California. As of 2011 major publications such as Business Week reported that West Irvine ranked number five on the list of best cities to live in the United States. The FBI also recently reported that as of 2010 West Irvine California had ... 07/05/2012

Photo courtesy of Beckman High School The hills of Irvine are alive with the sound of music. Both the Irvine and Tustin Unified School Districts are renown in Orange County for their top-of-the-line academic programs, though they boast talent beyond the classroom.  Beckman High School has its own version of the von Trapps, at least until they graduate.  This family may not sing, but its 67 members have plucked, scraped, and stroked their way to fame.  Becksman's string orchestra will retrace the footsteps of the von Trapps for a fourth time as they perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 26. The Barons are Beckman's music director Jim Kollias and Pioneer Middle School orchestra Director Doug Fisher.   Mr. Kollias and his charges have also earned Beckman a long-... 04/01/2011