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Nancy Rikel, Editor
Former Mayor and Councilwoman
Established 2010
September 27, 2024
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“There is no time in history where the people who
were censoring speech were the good guys” – RFK Jr.
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Save Our City From Uncontrolled Development
Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association (YLTA) Meeting
Find candidate information and YLTA endorsements at YLTA.net.
Meet the YLTA endorsed candidates at Travis Ranch School, Community Meeting Room, Tuesday, October 1, 7:00 pm.
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Voter Urges NO on Measure KK
Approval Would Put All Neighborhoods in Jeopardy
Opinion
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"Please join me in voting NO on Measure KK, sending a message to developers that Yorba Lindans want responsible accountability zoning to maintain the beauty and safety of our city."
Jennifer Shepard
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Voter Urges NO on Measure KK
Approval Would Put All Neighborhoods in Jeopardy
Opinion
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Like all Yorba Linda residents, I value local control and care about the qualities and characteristics of our neighborhoods. I believe that we face significant danger to these ideals in Measure KK, and this risk is not limited to the Bryant Ranch area where the Measure KK land parcel is located, but could create broader risk by initiating a new zoning category being applied to land use across our city.
If Approved, Measure KK Means Higher Densities for our City
This developer-led Initiative, if approved by Yorba Linda voters, will create a completely new Zoning Code in our city, MU-30, bringing with it greater density than exists anywhere else in our Yorba Linda neighborhoods. Measure KK allows the developer to WAIVE MANY requirements in the City of Yorba Linda building codes and standards, and COMPLETELY ELIMINATES California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) studies being conducted for traffic and other analysis prior to any development being built.
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Freeway Complex Fire, 2008
Limited escape routes still exist
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Safety Impacts, One Major Access Road
While no one I know in Yorba Linda desires this kind of high-density growth without accountability, there are also serious safety impacts being proposed within Measure KK. This plan, if approved, would build BETWEEN 270-320 housing units in a 4-story building located in a designated VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE with ONLY ONE MAJOR ACCESS ROAD that faces daily gridlocked traffic due to 91 Freeway Eastbound traffic.
Free Reign Development, if Passed
Measure KK, if passed by voters, would give the owner/developer by-right, ministerial authority (which means signature only) to do whatever they want, regardless of Yorba Linda building standards. The citizens of Yorba Linda know better than to be TRICKED into allowing higher density in our residential neighborhoods.
Please join me in voting NO on Measure KK, sending a message to developers that Yorba Lindams want responsible accountability zoning to maintain the beauty and safety of our city.
Jennifer Shepard
Proud Yorba Linda Resident Since 1989
Opinion
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Complaint Filed Against Developer Min Chen
The woman behind Measure KK, the high-rise, high-density
proposed project at Bryant Ranch Center
Opinion
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Putting the Cart Before the Horse- Developer Min Chen hired a San Francisco attorney to write an initiative, hired a research group to provide voter information, paid out-of-town signature gatherers and purchased and sent misleading mailers to Yorba Lindans without registering as a Political Action Committee (PAC).
These actions violated filing requirements and carry financial penalties. This also does not speak highly of a developer hoping to gain public trust.
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Complaint Filed Against Developer Min Chen
The woman behind Measure KK, the high-rise, high-density
proposed project at Bryant Ranch Center
Opinion
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A complaint has been filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), naming Min Chen, the owner of the Bryant Ranch Center. The complaint involves failure to file her committee, "Yorba Lindans for Responsible Government", with the FPPC. The complaint also names the sponsor of Measure KK, Yorba Canyon LLC. This matter involves several violations and carries financial penalties. It will not be resolved immediately.
In short, Min Chen funded and hired a San Francisco attorney to write an initiative, hired a research group to provide voter information, paid out-of-town signature gatherers and purchased and sent mailers to Yorba Lindans without registering as a Political Action Committee (PAC). These actions violated FPPC requirements and carry financial penalties. This also does not speak highly of a developer hoping to gain public trust and approval.
Min Chen filed to become a PAC, known as "Yorba Lindans for Responsible Government", Yorba Canyon LLC, on September 8, 2024. Yorba Canyon LLC, who is sponsoring Measure KK, deposited $210,000 that will be used to convince voters to approve the 340+ unit high-rise, high-density project that would replace the “ice palace”.
Nancy Rikel
Opinion
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Fair Political Practices Commission
https://www.fppc.ca.gov/about-fppc.html
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$17,800.00 deposited In October 2023
This money was reportedly used by Yorba Canyon LLC for attorney fees,
paid signature gatherers and various related expenses.
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$210,000 deposited to fund the campaign
to pass the high density project, Measure KK.
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Control - to decrease in size
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Learn Why the Future of our City is at Stake
Election Candidate Forum & Information Meeting
Bryant Ranch, Tuesday, October 1, 7pm
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Follow Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association
on Facebook, -X- , and Truth Social
YLTA.NET
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Voter Guides and Information
Don't be deceived!
Opinion
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The best choices may very well be
grassroots candidates with less money to spent.
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Voter Guides and Information
Don't be deceived!
Opinion
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The more money a candidate has to spend, the deeper the pockets which
usually involves at least one future quid pro quo vote. As an example, the item might possibly be for a future City Council vote where densities are lowered, allowing for more profit to the builder.
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Voter Guide or Newsletter- These arrive by mail and may give the impression that the candidate has been endorsed by a political party or group. Various candidates, sometimes state-wide, are listed with pictures and their campaign issues. The mailer leads you to believe that candidates have been selected as the "best choice".
Fact: The candidate pays to be included in voter guides. The candidate may change his or her priorities depending on who is receiving the guide. The costs vary depending on the voting area. For example, to all high propensity Yorba Linda voters (those who vote often), the cost might range from $2500-$500 just to list a candidate. One might assume that the more guides for a particular candidate means a "better" candidate. What it really means is that the candidate spent more money, and in the case of Yorba Linda, might be supported financially by those who are pro-development.
Slick mailers slamming or endorsing candidates- These are often produced by political action committees (PACs). If the mailer is against a candidate, the information may not be true and the photos may be most unbecoming.
Fact: Upon investigation, the address of the sender will mostly be a postal annex address or an empty office. You will only know who is paying for the mailer after periodic financial filings are made to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). By that time, you may have already cast your vote. The cost for mailing to high propensity voters in Yorba Linda could be as high as $10,000. The more mailers you receive from a particular candidate, or against, means that a great deal of money has changed hands, indicating deep pockets and lots of future quid pro quo votes.
Last minute mailer, slamming a candidate- The mailer arrives three or four days prior to the election date.
Fact: The opponent does not have the opportunity to respond.
Push Polls- You are asked to give your opinion by someone conducting a survey, usually by phone.
Fact: The caller asks questions while promoting their agenda or candidate(s). Polling is very expensive and may cost a minimum of $10,000 for a local city race which leads one to wonder who is paying and who wants to know. Again, you will not know the name of the company and any information until the FPPC filing. The money will generally come from a PAC.
Endorsements by out-of-town special interest groups: This generally comes with a price tag which is quid quo pro for future support and votes.
Fact: This group will be expecting support in the future when a vote comes forward, assuming that person is elected.
Robo Calls- The fastest and least expensive way to get the word out.
Nancy Rikel
Opinion
Updated and reprinted from a past Yorba Linda e-News article
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A Trojan Horse for Yorba Lindans
A Los Angeles-based developer plans to spend over $200,000 to gain approval for a 340-unit high rise project, at the former Bryant Ranch "ice palace". The developer stands to make millions, if voters approve Measure KK.
Opinion
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If you oppose Measure KK, a NO vote
will send the Trojan Horse packing.
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A Trojan Horse for Yorba Lindans
Connecting the dots to the developer and potential big dollars.
Opinion
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The contact listed for Measure KK, Yorba Canyon LLC, is 12100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 320, Los Angeles.
Min Chen is reportedly the person behind Measure KK and the owner of the Bryant Ranch Center, excluding Fantasy Burger and ARCO Gas.
Chen reportedly hired a San Francisco attorney in 2023 to write an initiative that would eventually become Measure KK. Chen hired out-of-town signature gathers who knew very little about Yorba Linda and reportedly gave misinformation to residents. Most paid gatherers receive at least $5 per signature.
In my particular experience, at Stater Brothers, Lakeview, I was approached to sign the initiative and was told that "it would add more restaurants in Yorba Linda". Since this would be an east side project, I asked why they were gathering signatures in west Yorba Linda, The person had no answer. I did not sign.
Recently, Min Chen formed a Political Action Committee (PAC) called Yorba Lindans for Responsible Government. The mailers for Measure KK list no FPPC# and the Yorba Linda address listed on the mailers is an empty office.
$220, 000 was recently deposited in the Measure KK, PAC account that will be used to gain approval for the project.
Nancy Rikel
Opinion
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The contact listed for Measure KK, Yorba Canyon LLC, on the PAC application is 12100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 320, Los Angeles. | |
Mailers for Measure KK, Yorba Canyon LLC, list an address of 23621 La Palma Ave, Suite E. That address is immediately to the right of Farmers Insurance and is empty. | |
Residents say that 23621 La Palma Ave, Suite E, in the center of this picture, was originally a glass company and that a few items remain. Otherwise, the space appears to be empty and a convenient local address for Yorba Canyon LLC. | |
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Min Chen Connections - Past and Present
A resident reported that Chen often forms new entities and buys and sells in order to gain the highest return on investments.
Contributed by a Yorba Linda Resident.
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A resident forwarded these PAC forms, reporting that $215, 000 was deposited into the War Chest for Measure KK.
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The Cigar Empire
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PYLUSD Trustee Areas
November 5 School Board Election, Areas 1, 2 and 3
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Below are the five trustee areas for our school board. Each term lasts four years. Areas 1, 2 and 3 will be voted on in November 2024. Areas 4 and 5 will be voted on in November 2026.
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School Board Candidates
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Placentia-Yorba Linda US, Trustee Area 1
Ryan James Miller
Tricia Quintero
Nicolas Cardenas
Placentia-Yorba Linda USD, Trustee Area 2
Maria “Lupita” Stubbs
Marilyn Anderson
Placentia-Yorba Linda US, Trustee Area 3
Leandra Blades
Misty Janssen
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Awaiting Ballot Order
https://ocvote.gov/
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Housing Element and High Density Development
on the November Ballot
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Yorba Linda is a dearly loved community with active, involved residents who have strong opinions about the future of our city.
One group, Yorba Lindans for Local Control, has a website expressing their opinions about the upcoming vote. Voters will have the opportunity to vote YES or NO on two measures that will shape Yorba Linda's future.
https://yl4lc.com/
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Important Video
Builder's Remedy
City of Yorba Linda
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Coyotes!
*Protect Your Pets
*Never Leave Food or Water Outside
(A fed coyote is a dead coyote)
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Email Yorba Linda coyote activity concerns to: Arlene Quintero, Principal Safety & Risk Analyst, is the contact person to report any coyote activity concerns.
aquintero@yorbalindaca.gov (not a link)
Please be advised that the County of Orange Animal Control does not handle coyote issues; however, the City does contract with a professional urban wildlife company on an as needed basis.
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Tattered Retirement of American Flags
Tim Heckerman has rescued, collected and retired well over 2000 tattered American Flags since October 2017 from Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Placentia, Brea, Fullerton and Orange and has arranged for a proper retirement ceremony with the help of friends, family and Anaheim Fire & Rescue.
Contact me for pick-up: Tim at TimHeckerman@gmail.com
"I have had the privilege of meeting some very interesting and awesome
people while picking up these Beauties. I would like to thank everyone that has reached out to me and has trusted me in the final care of their American Flags." Tim
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How to Remove Skunk Smells-Opinion
From a post on Facebook
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The best way we’ve found to remove the smell of skunk is:
1 bottle hydrogen peroxide,
1 tablespoon dish soap
1/4 cup baking soda
Sponge
Put first two in bowl, have the stinky one ready in sink and just before you sponge the mixture on add baking soda. Be VERY careful not to get it in nose or eyes. Massage through hair. Let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing. Use your regular soap, rinse, dry. You literally can let them sleep on your bed after with no issues.
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Because I love you and you are Family
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From a post on Facebook
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Save a Life at the OC Animal Shelter
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"I am longing for a safe, secure, forever home.
Please take me home and love me."
"If not adopted, I will be euthanized."
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Noir
Pet ID: A1888839
Sex: N
Age: 13 Weeks
Weight: 20.00 lbs
Color: Black White
Breed: Labrador Retr
Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
Intake Date: 09/21/2024
Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
Kennel: 517
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Vacation Check Service
Yorba Linda Police Services deputies will periodically check your home while you are away on vacation. It's easy to arrange and your information will remain private. Submit the form: YorbaPS@ocsd.org
Yorba Linda Police Services, 714 779-7098.
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Faded Memories
Introduction, Part 1
https://conta.cc/34wALjG
How the Pacific Electric Began, Part 2
https://conta.cc/3JttwIt
The Rise and Fall of the Pacific Electric, Part 3
https://conta.cc/3BxQ8oB
The Pacific Electric and Nixon Connection, Part 4
https://conta.cc/35lBJ2E
The Yorba Linda Depot, Part 5
https://conta.cc/3vvq8cn
Unlocking the Past, Part 6
https://conta.cc/3t2RWmM
Pacific Electric Depot Repurposed, Part 7
https://conta.cc/3LnVneb
A New Community Spirit: How it Began, Part 8
https://conta.cc/3XHGEkB
Remembering Our Past, Part 9
https://conta.cc/3FsW4Ck
Mail Carts Circa 1880, Part 10
http://conta.cc/3o2Hoo9
A Caboose for Yorba Linda, Part 11
https://conta.cc/3MydikG
The Journey to Yorba Linda, Part 12
https://conta.cc/3EDQ1KC
The Richard Nixon Mini-Museum Arrives, Part 13
https://conta.cc/3rIKCyW
Yes for the Caboose!, Part 14
ttps://conta.cc/4bulptZ
Our Neglected Caboose, Part 15
https://conta.cc/48aGEhI
The Case of the Mysterious Limo, Part 16
https://conta.cc/3IHE74r
Yorba Linda HIstory Displayed, Part 17
https://conta.cc/3WehOv1
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Enjoy the sounds of the Pacific Electric Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4bVQx_8CvA&t=37s
(c. 1914) "Pacific Electric's Training Film"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a08Ol9EQUAU
Please share your photos and remembrances
of our community’s history @ time4dance@aol.com
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Yorba Linda Time Lapse
The videos below are listed in order from newest to oldest. Should you choose to watch them you will see that the content, presentation, and duration has grown with time. Along the way much was learned and new techniques employed. As new videos are created, it is my goal to continue this trend.
The availability of old photographs of our city is what makes these videos possible. I have pretty much "borrowed" everything currently on the internet, but will continue the search. Should anyone have old, interesting, family snapshots, home video, or photographs of Yorba Linda (and surrounding areas) and are willing to share them, please contact me at: grandspud@yahoo.com Larry
1) Downtown II - Postcards from the Past https://youtu.be/5yn-OdqltqE
2) The Search for Santa Ana Canyon Miniature Railroad https://youtu.be/ZEoWPYb2UaA
3) Downtown I - A Medley of Apparitions https://youtu.be/VgPG55Z40Ho
4) Carlton https://youtu.be/qlSRuKqYUv8
5) The Search for Lake Matilda https://youtu.be/ZyeN7JLx-g0
6) Susanna Bixby Bryant - Land Use at Rancho Santa Ana https://youtu.be/0Wu7hjG4zCY
7) Susanna Bixby Bryant - Adobe Castle in the Sky https://youtu.be/pHSDrwg6fzk
8) Following the Cajon Canal https://youtu.be/_J1j-GtTvVo
9) Oak Grove at SAVI (Santa Ana Valley Irrigation) https://youtu.be/ZnSpfbidmsU
10) Disneyland Remastered https://youtu.be/NbgjIhthCrI
11) Yorba Hacienda https://youtu.be/YxAzvTi_2kY
12) Giant Neighborhood Oak https://youtu.be/RrJfzqW4d40
13) Eastlake https://youtu.be/u0dT41HJ8uM
14) Southeast Yorba Linda https://youtu.be/OS2VgQJJHIM
15) Lakebed https://youtu.be/s6mB0AWn5xk
16) Travis Ranch https://youtu.be/5_qbI0nHTXA
17) No Place Like Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szgy-gL1f0I
18) City of Orange. Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szgy-gL1f0I
19) City of Orange, Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqxYugUdues
20) In Search of the Chapels at Yorba https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk-joBh1jog
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God Bless America!
From a post on Facebook
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Yorba Linda e-News is a community newsletter that provides information and provokes thought. It does not endorse activities or products listed therein. Editorials written by residents are those opinions of the reader and not those of Yorba Linda e-News. Opposing viewpoints are welcome. Newsletters are also published on Twitter, Linkedin, Gab, Gettr, Truth Social and MeWe. News, photos and community activities for publication should be sent to: Time4dance@aol.com | | | |
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