From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Ethics

January 24, 2009

We are all in favor of ethical behavior and expect our elected representatives to hold ourselves to higher standard than others in the community. We are expected to set the example for the community. Yet, given the state of our political system, people are eager to try anything to get elected officials” under control”. That [...]

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Housing Element Update

January 19, 2009

Housing Element follow-up
January 13, 2008 Council held a special study session regarding the Yorba Linda Housing Element. This is a state-mandated report, we need to submit,  to identify how we will be able to accommodate the Regional Housing Element  (RHNA) numbers assigned to our City. ( See previous post) This is an assault on our [...]

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LOVE, FORGIVENESS AND WISDOM: AN EVENING OF CULTURE & BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES

January 15, 2009

The Yorba Linda Public Library kicks off its new book discussion series with an evening of art, music and performance on Monday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room.  Local artists, musicians and performers will present a multidimensional program of entertainment to highlight the themes of love, forgiveness and wisdom which will [...]

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Leave Early or Stay and Defend

January 15, 2009

Upon request from this community after the November fire storm, OCFA will present a “Leave Early or Stay and Defend” seminar on February 11, 2009, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.. The seminar will be held at the Yorba Linda Community Center and  will provide invaluable information to those who wish to leave their property and [...]

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Yorba Linda Housing Element

January 11, 2009

On January 13, 2008, the City Council will be having their second workshop addressing the housing element. To see the official City documents regarding this issue, go to: Housing Element Page.
At this site you will be able to read the Housing Element document, the appeal the City made to reduce the number of units we are [...]

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CERT Program

January 11, 2009

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT coming to Yorba Linda soon. Stay tuned for more details!
CERT is a group of responsible, trained community members who have come together to form a skilled group of disaster service workers. This program is designed to prepare families and neighbors to face a catastrophic disaster before outside resources arrive. [...]

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Triangle Freeway Complex Fire

January 10, 2009

To access the Water District After Action Report go to:  http://www.ylwd.com/index.html
To access the Orange County Fire Authority Preliminary After Action report go to: http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/Fire_Prelim_Report.pdf or http://www.ocfa.org/
For information regarding City evacuation procedures, AlertOC,  the Yorba Linda Public Works Hotline and other fire related informationgo to:  http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/home.php

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Council Updates

January 10, 2009

Town Center Investigation
The Council has been discussing the events that occurred the last time our Town Center Project was attempted. My goal is to make sure the community has the opportunity to give input along the way, in a safe environment, driven by the residents,not an over-zealous developer. The original “Request For Proposal”  sought to [...]

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