Acting Mayor Bob Karwin speaks to the crowd during the 2025 Menifee State of the City on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. He talked about how it wasn’t hard to choose the theme for the State of the City - A City for Families. Valley News/Courtesy photo
The city of Menifee highlighted public safety, new development and family-focused community investment during its 2025 State of the City address Friday evening. The event took place at MSJC HCN Bank Stadium, where Acting Mayor Bob Karwin delivered the annual remarks in place of Mayor Ricky Estrada, who is currently deployed with the U.S. Air Force.The event, hosted in partnership with the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, opened with an invocation, the presentation of colors by NJROTC, and the national anthem performed by the Menifee Valley Middle School Choir. Chamber President and CEO Katie Luna served as master of ceremonies.Estrada, who would have delivered his first State of the City speech, appeared through a recorded message thanking residents for their support during his
