Next  week marks the beginning of school for  many of our cities around the southland. Here’s a list of a few of the nearby school districts:

 Anaheim High School District ~ School begins Monday August 30th. 

Brea-Olinda School District ~ Wednesday September 1st. 

Fullerton Elementary District ~ Monday August 30th for K-7 & K-8 schools and Tuesday August 31st for 8-Jr. High. 

La Habra School District ~ Monday August 30th. 

La Mirada High School ~ Thursday, September 9th. 

Lowell Joint ~ Tuesday, August 31st for 7th grade and Wednesday September 1st others.  

Placentia-Linda~ Tuesday, September 7th. Whittier School District ~ Wednesday, September 1st. 

East Whittier ~ Wednesday, September 1st. 

 So as always, we need to remember more kids will be out and about on their way two and from school!

If you’re looking to relocate in Southern Cal, contact me!

Anyone living in So Cal knows it’s a great place of  food of all types, and tacos are a favorite for many of us.

Pepe’s Mexican Food on Brea Blvd. (in Brea) is one of my faves, just take a look…

This one pictured is a shredded beef taco with a hard shell. So many places one taco doesn’t seem to be enough, but they pack these babies so full it’s like eating two! 

They’ve got a full menu at this place,  lots of choices,  I took a couple of other photos on other visits.  Taquitos to the right and a tostada below.

Another thing I like about Pepe’s is that it’s always clean, they’ve got a drive through winddow, or you can eat (self-serve) inside or out.  And they’re nice people too.

If you’re a taco lover check these out. If you have another place you love, post it here!

If you want to learn more about “Living in So Cal” contact me! 

Not lot ago we headed out for a drive in So Cal, heading east on the 10 past Palm Springs on our way to the George S. Patton Museum, in the desert about 35 minutes south of Indio on the 10.  Right after our visit to the museum we followed the road and wound up in the Joshua Tree National Park established in 1994.

Driving through the park we came upon the Cholla Cactus Garden (and our course) we had to stop immediately at the view point for a closer look ourselves, it was amazing site to see.

Admission to the park was $15,  however we only found that out near  the exit near Twenty-Nine Palms, the closest city to the Park.  We entered the park near the south/east end not far off the 10 freeway, from that point we didn’t see any toll/payment booth. So it was a surprise for us at the end, yet it was well worth it!

To our amazement with found a wide varitey of terrain all surrounded by spectacular mountains. Just check it out for yourself. 

Thursday, August 12th is the date, the downtown Downtown Disney District is the place for this great event. It’s the 3rd annual “taste” event to support the extraordinary CHOC ~ Children’s Hospital of OC. 

Anyone who’s ever experienced the great things that take place at CHOC knows all to well its an amazing place with dedicated and caring professionals.  We know that first hand for ourselves, the photo is one I took one day  in the 3rd floor playroom. This was a special day for the kid’s the “Angel Girls” paid a visit.

So head on out  for the evening to taste the famous fares from the  likes of   House of Blues, Catal Resturant & Uva Bar, ESPN Zone (this one needs no explanation, right?),  Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (btw, one of my faves) and Tortilla Jo’s + others.  Like wine and sprits? Look no further for selected parings of  wine, sprits and beer.

If desserts are more your style, you will be happy to know there will be an array of delicious and decadent desserts to please any palate.

All this + entertainment for a bargain price of  just  $50 bucks, that’s right!  Click here to find out about ordering tickets.

• Event begins at 6:00 p.m.
• Complimentary valet parking is available.
• Check in at the CHOC Welcome Table at the Valet Loop

Hope to see you and for friends there!

If you’re looking to learn more about Living in So Cal, contact me!

Here’s just one for the kids and the family for summer 2010.

FREE ADMISSION to the Nixon Presidential Library in beautiful Yorba Linda. That’s right FREE admission for the kids and families from 10:30 am till noon daily.

This summer features a special presentation called “Meet the Presidents”  with special presentations, pictures with the presidents, coloring play time, punch and cookies.

• Next to be featured, President Abraham Lincoln ~ August 3rd.

The Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library is a great place to visit for so many reasons. We’ve been there many times ourselves…and what a great place to visit for FREE.

The little house at the library is the birthplace of the 37th President of the United States. The grounds of the library is also the final resting place for the President and First Lady.

Enjoy your visit and if you do, I’d love to hear from you!

Here’s a list of local markets to cruise around in northern Orange Co.   I’ve been to many of these myself and never been disappointed!

Brea ~ Tuesdays 4:00-8:30 ~location is Birch Stree in downtown Brea. It’s a happening place for local produce and some of the best doggone cakes (you’ve got to try these) I’ve ever tasted. 

Fullerton ~ Thursday 6:30-8:30  ~ location is on Wilshire (downtown Fullerton) between Harbor & Pomona, and this is also one of the larger markets  around.  Enjoy local produce, entertainment, kid’s activities and a wine & beer garden to boot.

Placentia ~ Saturday 9:00 am-1:00pm  ~ location is at the corner of Bradford and Santa Fe in old Placentia.  In addition to local fresh fruits and vegtable they’ve got baked goods and other fine foods. This one is new, check it out.

Yorba Linda ~ Saturday 9:00 -1:00 pm~ location  is on Main St. and Imperial Hwy.  Certified produce, crafters and more, you can see it right off of Imperial Hwy. in the old part of town just off of Yorba Linda Blvd.

Local farmers markets are a great way to find local/fresh produce and fun entertainment, art & crafts while enjoying the outdoors in So Cal. It can be a fun time for the whole family Check these out in your local areas.

Celebrate America’s Birthday around the southland!

This year July 4th comes on a Sunday and that means you could have two days to celebrate Independence Day more than once!  That’s right, some cities are celebrating on Saturday the 3rd, while others (the purists) are celebrating July 4th. So take your pick around the south-land and show your pride for America!

July 3rd:

Brea’s Country Fair ~ City Hall Park, 401 S.  Brea Blvd., Brea.  Admission is FREE yet food, games & entertaiment is available at a variety of  prices. 10:00-4:00.

La Mirada High School Fireworks Display~ 13520 Adelfa, La Mirada, 9:00 at the high school soccer field.

July 4th:

Diamond Bar  Fireworks Display ~ Diamond Bar High School 21400 Pathfinder at Brea Canyon. Time 9:00 p.m. on the baseball field.

Fullerton H.S. is Fireworks Show  &  Festival ~ FREE admission. Food, entertainment, games & fireworks. Begins at 7:00 pm & fireworks at 9:00 pm. (714) 738-6545. Fullerton H.S. Berkely Ave./Lemon St., Fullerton.

Cypress Freedom Festival ~ The Navy’s leading event in honor of the contributions of our military and their families.  What a great way to celebrate America and those who give so much, our military. 4:00pm ~ 10:00. Navy Golf Course 560 Orangwood Ave. Cypress.  (714) 889-1576 for more info.

La Habra H.S. ~ Fireworks & Kid’s Zone  Entertainment. Prices vary. 5:00 ~ 9:15pm. www.LaHabraCity.com

Yorba Linda Fireworks Display & Festival ~ Game booths, food, music & spectacular fireworks! FREE event! 5:00pm & fireworks at 9:00. Bring your lawn chairs, but PLEASE leave your pets at home!

What ever you decide to do, enjoy the holiday and celebrate America! 

Brea Relay For Life

The event will kick off at 10:oo a.m. with the Survivors Lap, young and old all are invited to particpate. During the next 23 hours each team entered will have at least one member of the team on the track through out the event. 

Teams are usually comprised of family, friends, co-workers, civic groups all of which agree to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Our own team is Ohana Aloha, check it out here.

This is the 2nd year for our team and we would love your participation and support. If you’re interested in forming your own team, that great visit the 24 Hour Relay For Life. You will be glad you did!

Here’s the scoop on the short sale and bank repo market in La Mirada, CA:

Located in Eastern Los Angeles County adjacent to Orange Co. on the East, La Mirada is a great place to call home.

• The active numbers of single family homes on the market in May 2010 is 75.
• Of those single family homes 41%  are identified as a foreclosure, in loan default or a short sale property.
• Prices range from $285,000 to $650,000.
• Average days on the market is 66.
• The average is 3.5 bedrooms, with an average 1,600 square feet.

When it comes to townhomes/condos the La Mirada market is much smaller.

•  The active number of condos/townhomescurrently for sale in La Mirada is 14.
• Of those 71% (10) are either in foreclosure, bank owned or are short sales.
• Prices for condos in La Mirada range from $120,000 to $379,000.
• Average days on the market is 58
• The average 2 bedroom condo is 1,044 square feet.

Located in Eastern Los Angeles County adjacent to Orange Co. on the East, La Mirada is a great place to call home. Want help with La Mirada real estate? Contact me directly!