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Fair Housing Resource Table

The Fair Housing Foundation will be hosting a pop-up resource table for the community to stop by to learn more about Fair Housing resources, workshops, and other services that are available to Tustin residents. 

Date: Tuesday, June 14, 20...

Community Development Monthly Highlights

The Community Development releases a monthly flyer of highlights relating to upcoming development, current planning, and other Community Development news! Come back to the Spotlight Features each month for updates!

Community Development 2022 Year in Review

The Community Development Department's 2022 Year in Review provides an overview of development activity, special projects and programs, department performance metrics, and more, which occurred between January through December 2022. This information is ava...

Planning Services Concierge Program

The Planning Services Concierge Program is just one important component of the Streamline Tustin initiative. The goal of the of the Concierge Program is to streamline the provision of services while emphasizing customer-friendly and time-saving practices ...

Planning & Building 2022 Performance Metrics

As part of the Streamline Tustin initiative, the Community Development Department is tracking and reporting performance metrics for permitting activity across the Planning and Building Division. To further support and encourage both transparency and commu...

New Outdoor Dining & Seating Options

There are new outdoor dining and seating options available to businesses who established outdoor spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Highlights of the updated outdoor dining and seating options includes:

1. Outdoor Dining Area: A permanently improve...

Old Town Shopping & Dining Mobile Guide Updated

The Old Town Shopping & Dining Mobile Guide was recently updated. The mobile-friendly shopping and dining guide lists businesses throughout the Old Town area and provides business websites, social media, and directions, all at your fingertips. Please ...

Construction Alert: Newport Ave/Walnut Ave

East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) will begin construction on the replacement of an underground meter vault on or about April 17, 2023, on Walnut Ave. near the intersection of Newport Ave. Construction will last approximately three (3) months until...

City of Tustin Chosen as One of the Best Places to Live for Families

The City of Tustin has been ranked No 1 in the state and 12^th nationwide in Fortune’s 25 Best Places to Live for Families. In its study, Fortune analyzed nearly 2,000 cities and towns across the United States that best address the needs of multig...

Tustin Level Up Training and Grant Program

Mayor's 2022 State of the City Address

The City of Tustin hosted the 2022 Mayor’s State of the City Address on December 1, 2022. This event was held at the iconic South Hangar, in honor of the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of Marine Corps. Air Station Tustin. 

The annual event ...

Street Closure at Browning Ave. & Nisson Rd.

The East Orange County Water District’s, Browning Ave. Sewer Rehabilitation Project requires full closure to the Browning Ave. and Nisson Rd corner. This area will remain closed for the next six weeks.

For more information on the project, visit EOCWD Sewer...

East Orange County's Sewer Capacity, Reliability & Augmentation Project

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The SR-55 (I-405 to I-5) Improvement Project Has Started

OCTA in cooperation with Caltrans is improving 4 miles of SR-55 between I-405 and I-5. Crews are preparing the corridor for construction, and activities include:

• Restriping lanes along SR-55

• Placing temporary concrete barriers, lightin...

City of Tustin Awarded Statewide Parks Program Grant Funds

The City of Tustin, in collaboration with the Tustin Unified School District (TUSD), is proud to announce that it has received a $5.6 million Statewide Parks Program Grant from the State of California for the design and construction of a new park located ...

Summer Registration

Registration for Spring classes and summer camps will continue.  Summer Registration starts May 17th at 5:00 am. Call (714) 573-3326 for assistance with setting up a new account or class registration. Having updated account information in our reg...

Fourth of July Celebration

Join us on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. for food, music, and fireworks at Tustin High School (1171 El Camino Real).  Arrive early to sit on the bleachers or bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic on the grass.  Fireworks will...

Concerts in the Park are Back!

Made possible by our generous sponsors, our concert schedule is better than ever!  This free event has something for everyone, 80's, 90's, Pulp Vixen, The Fenians, and more!

Join us at Peppertree Park Wednesdays, June 14th throug...

Catalytic Converter Theft and Prevention

CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT 

Tustin Police Department has noticed a rise in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicle exhaust systems.  The most common vehicle types being targeted are Toyota Prius, Honda Element, and older model Honda...

A Message from Chief Stu Greenberg

In the current climate, law enforcement practices and policies are being scrutinized more than ever. Questions are continually being raised about police use of force, the type and frequency of training officers receive, and what law enforcement is doing t...

City of Tustin's Statement on the Passing of Former Mayor Dr. Allan Bernstein

It is with deep sadness that the City of Tustin shares the news of the passing of The Honorable Dr. Allan Bernstein on May 24, 2023.

Dr. Bernstein, endearingly known as “Doc,” served on the City Council of Tustin from 2012 to 2020, and ...

City of Tustin’s Memorial Day Remembrance Event

The Tustin City Council and Parks and Recreation Department invite you to attend a Memorial Day Remembrance Event on Monday, May 29, at 9:00 am at Veterans Sports Park (1645 Valencia Ave.). The free event will honor Killed in Action (KIA) and Missing in A...

Mosaic Mural Public Workshop at Frontier Park Rescheduled

The City of Tustin invites the public to take part in a community mosaic mural project at Frontier Park located at 1400 Mitchell Avenue, Tustin. The first tile glazing workshop was held on January 7, 2023 and due to inclement weather, the second workshop ...

Public Invited to Create Mosaic Mural at Frontier Park

The community is invited to take part in a community mosaic mural project at Frontier Park located at 1400 Mitchell Avenue, Tustin. Tile glazing workshops will be held on January 7 and 14, 2023 and mosaic gluing workshops will take place on February 4 and...

City of Tustin Chosen as One of the Best Places to Live for Families

The City of Tustin has been ranked No 1 in the state and 12^th nationwide in Fortune’s 25 Best Places to Live for Families. In its study, Fortune analyzed nearly 2,000 cities and towns across the United States that best address the needs...

Tustin's Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show

The City Council and Parks and Recreation Department invite the community to a Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show on Friday, November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Veterans Sports Park located at 1645 Valencia Ave.

The Celebration begins with a ...

Tustin’s City Council Elections On November 8, 2022 Are Quickly Approaching

TUSTIN, CA - The City of Tustin’s next City Council elections are quickly approaching. On November 8, 2022, residents of Tustin will have the opportunity to elect an at-large Mayor. Additionally, residents of Tustin’s District 3 will have the opp...

City of Tustin Launches New Logo

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Tustin Mayor Austin Lumbard and City Council Members revealed the new City logo at the 38^th Annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook Off. The new brand was created following more than a year of research and conversations with ci...

City of Tustin Awarded Statewide Parks Program Grant Funds

The City of Tustin, in collaboration with the Tustin Unified School District (TUSD), is proud to announce that it has received a $5.6 million Statewide Parks Program Grant from the State of California for the design and construction of a new park located ...

Tustin Area Senior Center to Open as a Cooling Center Wednesday, August 31

Beginning Wednesday, August 31, 2022, and lasting through Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and longer should temperatures sustain 95 degrees or higher, the Tustin Area Senior Center will be open from 10 am – 5 pm, the warmest hours of the day, as a r...

Tustin’s Pine Tree Park Improvements Project

The Pine Tree Park Improvements Project is currently underway. Built in 1973 and located at the corner of Bryan Avenue and Red Hill Avenue, Pine Tree Park has a variety of enjoyable community amenities, including a sand volleyball court, open turf areas, ...

Tustin’s November Election will be the First with City Council Districts

Tustin’s upcoming City Council election on November 8, 2022, will be Tustin’s first by-district election. With by-district elections, Tustin voters will vote for one Council Member that lives in their defined district to represent thei...

Nomination Period for Tustin City Council Candidates Ends August 12 at 5 p.m.

Nomination Period for Tustin City Council Candidates Ends August 12 at 5 p.m.

TUSTIN, CA - For Tustin residents interested in running for the positions of Mayor or District 3 Council Member, the deadline for filing nomination papers is coming up on August ...

City of Tustin’s Memorial Day Remembrance Event

The Tustin City Council and Parks and Recreation Department invite you to attend a Memorial Day Remembrance event on Monday, May 30th, at 9:00 a.m. at Veterans Sports Park (1645 Valencia Ave.). The free event will honor Killed in Action (KIA) and Missing ...

Tustin Enters into Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with AvalonBay Communities Inc/Abode Communities

For Immediate Release

City of Tustin Contact: Stephanie Najera

Phone: 714-573-3107

Email: snajera@tustinca.org

AvalonBay Communities Inc Contact: Mark Janda

Phone: 949-955-6223

Email: mark_janda@avalonbay.com

Abode Communities Contac...

City of Tustin Appropriates Funds to Begin Cleanup of Property Surrounding North Hangar

The City of Tustin (City) acting in its Federally designated role as the Local Reuse Authority (LRA) for former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin (now called Tustin Legacy), has appropriated funds to begin maintenance activities which include cleanup...

City of Tustin Adopts Ordinance to Move to By-District Elections in November 2022

City of Tustin Adopts Ordinance to Move to By-District Elections in November 2022

November 6, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:  Melanie Moore, District Formation Outreach Consultant 

(650)-338-6913

The City of Tustin will move to by-...

Sandbags Available for Tustin Residents and Businesses

The City of Tustin offers residents and businesses free, fill-your-own sandbags in order to help protect personal property from rain and mud. 

Self service sandbags can be found at the following locations: 

• Columbus Tustin Park, 17522 Bene...

City of Tustin Holds Public Hearing on October 25 to Consider Switch to District Elections

City of Tustin Holds Public Hearing on October 25 to Consider Switch to District Elections

October 23, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:  Melanie Moore, District Formation Outreach Consultant 

(650)-338-6913

Tustin CA - The City of Tu...

City of Tustin Holds Public Hearing on October 9 to Consider Draft District Maps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:  Melanie Moore, District Formation Outreach Consultant 

(650)-338-6913

Tustin CA - The City of Tustin is hosting its third public hearing regarding the City’s potential move to distri...

City of Tustin Holds Second Public Workshop to Discuss Potential New Districts and Draw Communities

City of Tustin Holds Second Public Workshop to Discuss Potential New Districts and Draw Communities of Interest 

September 20, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:  Melanie Moore, District Formation Outreach Consultant&nb...

Tustin Holds Second Public Hearing on September 17 to Discuss City Council District Elections

City of Tustin Holds Second Public Hearing on September 17 to Discuss City Council District Elections

September 15, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:  Melanie Moore, District Formation Outreach Consultant 

(650)-338-6913

The City of T...

City of Tustin Considers City Council Districts, First Public Hearing Scheduled for September 7

City of Tustin Considers City Council Districts, First Public Hearing Scheduled for September 7

September 7, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:  Melanie Moore, District Formation Outreach Consultant 

(650)-338-6913

The City of Tustin i...

City of Tustin Considers City Council Districts, First Public Workshop Scheduled for August 31

Media Contact:  Melanie Moore

District Formation Outreach Consultant 

(650)-338-6913

The City of Tustin is considering the shift to by-district elections and district formation. The first public workshop to discuss the potential new distric...

Tustin CARES Program Releases an Additional $3M to Small Businesses and Non-Profits

As a continuation of the Tustin CARES program launched last year, $3,000,000 from ARPA funds will be utilized to fund the Tustin CARES 2021 program for COVID response, relief and reinvestment into our community beginning with two new grant programs: the T...

City of Tustin Takes Action on Property Surrounding the North Hangar at Tustin Legacy

Contact: Stephanie Najera

Communications Manager

714-573-3107

snajera@tustinca.org 

Tustin, CA (August 11, 2021) --The City of Tustin (City) acting in its Federally designated role as the Local Reuse Authority (LRA) for former Marin...

County of Orange Announces 2021 Redistricting Public Workshops

Every ten years, local governments use new census data to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. Assembly Bill 849 (2019) requires cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public...

CA Updates Mask Guidance & Health Care Facilities Requirements

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its Guidance for Face Coverings, in response to new CDC guidance recommending mask use for public indoor settings to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the delta variant.Effective Ju...

City of Tustin’s Updated Draft Housing Element

DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

The Draft Housing Element Update document will be available for public review and comment from June 30, 2021 through July 30, 2021. Comments must be submitted, in writing, before 5:00 p.m. on July 30, 2021 via email to:&nbs...

Virtual Residential Parking Community Meeting & Parking Survey

The City of Tustin invites you to participate in a virtual discussion about residential parking on July 7 at 6:00pm via zoom.

To join the discussion:

https://zoom.us

Webinar ID: 910 5654 5530

Passcode: 961814

or

Dial by your location

    &n...

California Moves Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy

Today, the State of California exited the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” tier system thanks to vaccination rates and low transmission of COVID-19.  All business sectors subject to the Blueprint may now return to “us...

City of Tustin Communications and Customer Engagement Survey

The City of Tustin is in the process of developing the City’s first communications plan, a plan that will guide the City’s communications with the community, now and in the future.  

We want to hear your honest feedba...

Emergency Rental Assistance Program for OC Renters

The County will offer rental households, up to $10,000 in financial assistance for unpaid rent or utility bills due to the impact of COVID-19. 

Applications are being accepted through April 30th, 2021. To apply and find out more information, visit...

Orange County Moves to the Orange Tier on March 31, 2021

Strategic Plan Workshops

The City Council encourages all to participate in the upcoming Strategic Plan Workshops. The Strategic Plan will provide the framework to guide the future of the City of Tustin.

WHEN: 

• April 14 at 4:15pm 
• May 12 at 4:15pm

WHERE:

• ZOOM MEETING:...

Orange County Returns to the Red Tier on Sunday, 3/14 Easing Restrictions for Specific Industries

The County of Orange has released the following information:

On March 12, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Californians in some of the state’s har...

Tustin Awarded National Tree City USA Status for 25th Consecutive Year

On Wednesday, March 10th, the City of Tustin will celebrate the 25th Consecutive Arbor Day. In honor of this day, the City planted a Quercus Virginiana tree at Laurel Glen Park located at 13301 Myford Road. The planting was done at an earlier date. A vide...

County of Orange Launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program Beginning February 1

The following information was released by the County of Orange:

The County of Orange will launch an Emergency Rental Assistance program on February 1, 2021 and will accept applications for a period of one month from eligible renter households with unpaid r...

Governor Newsom, Legislative Leaders Issue Statement on Eviction Moratorium Extension

State of California Moves County of Orange to Purple Tier Effective Immediately

This information is being shared on behalf of the County of Orange:

Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today ended the Regional Stay at Home Order, lifting the order for all regions statewide, including Southern California. Fo...

Late Night, Early Morning Construction Work Required for Sewer Line Rehab Work 1/21-1/22

Irvine Ranch Water District contractors have been rehabilitating a sewer line adjacent to the Tustin Field 1 community. 

This work will require continual, around-the-clock construction beginning at 7am Thursday, January 21, & continuing throug...

Governor Newsom Announces Statewide Smart Phone Tool Designed to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

This information is being shared on behalf of Governor Newsome's Office: 

New digital tool will officially launch on December 10, allowing Apple and Google smart phone users to help slow the spread by opting in to receive COVID-19 exposur...

Southern California Region Impacted by State’s Regional Stay at Home Order

This information was released by the County of Orange: 

Today the Southern California Region dropped below the 15 percent Intensive Care Unit ( capacity thereby triggering the state of California’s Regional Stay at Home Order as was announced on D...

Governor Newsom Announces Immediate Assistance for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

On Monday, November 30, 2020, Governor Newsom announced several new financial assistance programs for businesses and nonprofits in California. 

The programs include:

-    Extension of temporary tax relief for businesses

-&...

Senior Citizen Heat Advisory Issued

Beginning Tuesday, September 29, 2020, and lasting through Friday, October 2, 2020, and longer should temperatures sustain 95 degrees or higher, the Tustin Area Senior Center will be open from 10 am – 5 pm, the warmest hours of the day,...

Construction Alert: Edinger Ave.

East Orange County Water District is continuing work on the Sewer Capacity, Reliability & Augmentation Project. Work has begun on Edinger Ave. and will last approximately two months until completion.

Construction hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday...

Cityside Fiber to Build Network in Tustin

Cityside Fiber is working with HP Communications to build an all-fiber network in Tustin.

Fiber construction will begin in Zone 4 in the City. Zone 4 consists of the I-5 freeway on the north, Newport Avenue on the west, Edinger Avenue on the south, and Tus...

City Council Goals & Priorities

Over the next month, the City Council will hold public meetings to strategize and identify their top priorities for the Tustin community. Please join us and share your thoughts. 

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Talkin' Tustin - June 2023

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Apply Now for the Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will hear appeals of determinations made by the City’s Building Official which may arise during plan check or construction inspection. Individuals experienced or trained in the interpretation of Building Codes or ex...

Tustin Parks Make Life Better!

Tustin is proud of its extensive park system comprised of numerous passive and active parks that boast a variety of amenities including a lemon tree orchard, hilltop gazebos, outdoor fitness equipment, and sand and grass volleyball courts. Our community i...