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Local Concerns

Save the Fairgrounds!

November 3, 2009

ONCE IT’S GONE, ITS GONE FOREVER - DERAIL THE SALE
The Orange County Fairgrounds is for sale.  The State of California has made it clear:  they expect to obtain the “highest return on the property.” Say goodbye to the low impact Equestrian Center, 4-H clubs, the Heritage Farm, and the All American Boys Chorus. Say goodbye to [...]

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Rehabilitation of Older Homes in Yorba Linda

November 2, 2009

This Tuesday night’s Council Meeting we will discuss the cost to rehab the old homes on Lakeview, School and Valencia. Estimates range from $24,836.70 to $71,054.00 without landscaping, re-plumbing and I cannot see in the bid whether the electrical is updated. Some of these homes were built in 1917 and will probably need more work [...]

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TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY MEETING

October 11, 2009

Please join the Yorba Linda City Council and the Planning Commission Tuesday, October 13, 7 PM at the Travis Ranch Elementary School and take part in the Town Center Development process. We are dedicated to making sure everyone is given the opportunity to participate in this important community project. Your opinions are important to [...]

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Equestrian Center Feasibility Study

June 27, 2009

My vote on the Yorba Linda Equestrian feasibility study was predicated on a variety of concerns. I would like to preface this with a reiteration of my support for the equestrian community, their interests and ensuring safe, reliable trails and access to equestrian facilities. In 2006 when I ran for Council, I pledged support for [...]

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Fire tips from the community!

June 8, 2009

1. Do not forget your telephone book with contact numbers in it
2. One thing we learned during the fire was to leave our doors unlocked.  We locked the doors when we left fearing the possibility of looters after the fire.  The neighborhood was secured by police after the evacuation was lifted, so looters was not an issue.  [...]

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS

June 7, 2009

We have a variety of important issues coming before Council that deserves everyone attention!  Read below for specifics!
June 9-  starting at 6:30 pm at City Hall  
This is a joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission to look at the specific plan for our Town Center project. The consultant will present their [...]

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Box Dinner in the Park

May 31, 2009

This summer I will be hosting a monthly neighborhood meeting in the park to hear your concerns and discuss Council actions to gain your input. Bring your dinner and I will bring the dessert! Join me for the first meeting June 18 at 6 pm at Box Canyon Park located off La Palma Ave. Turn [...]

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SANDBAG DISPOSAL

March 28, 2009

As the rainy season starts to wind down, there have been requests for information regarding  sandbag disposal.  Although the rainy season continues through May and the risk of mudflows is not over,  the City has established three drop off locations to accommodate these requests.  Once residents deliver and unload their sandbags at one of the three [...]

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CANYON POWER PLANT

March 27, 2009

The City of Anaheim is in the process of approving a plan for a power plant near the border of Yorba Linda, located at 3071 Miraloma Ave (near the corner of Miraloma and Kraemer). This is being defined as a “peaker plant” meaning as the electric load at any given time exceeds that which is [...]

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Yorba Linda High School Boundaries

February 20, 2009

Notice from the Placentia Yorba Linda Website:
School Board to Re-Consider High School Boundaries
The February 24 Board of Education Meeting will start at 6 p.m. and will be held at Valencia High School Auditorium, 500 N. Bradford in Placentia.
On February 10, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Board of Education took action to approve new high [...]

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