Nancy Rikel, Editor

Former Mayor and Councilwoman

Established 2010  


January 28, 2026



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Public Safety


There are many coyote sightings at this time. Protect pets, animals, and small children. Never leave food or water out, and network with neighbors regarding sightings.


Coyotes roam our neighborhoods because they find food sources. Feeding a coyote will ultimately lead to their death.

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A Higher Density Caper

Planning Commission defies voter approval

over the Holidays, quietly increasing density and traffic.


Opinion

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A grassroots group has posted signs and flyers alerting residents.

The Council will hear the matter at the February 3 meeting.


The Planning Commission recently approved increased density next to a semi-rural neighborhood at 19081 Yorba Linda Blvd. There is limited adjacent parking at Jessamyn West Park and the development will add traffic to Yorba Linda Blvd and side streets. Virtually every resident is impacted by traffic on Yorba Linda Blvd.


It is not unusual for density to increase following voter-approval as a developer looks for ways to increase profitability. Developers have also been known to support favorable candidates at election time expecting a future quid pro quo vote. Contribution are often made to that candidate(s) via out-of-town political action groups.

Two Council seats are open in 2026: Carlos Rodriguez and Janice Lim.



The City Council will hear this matter on February 3, 2026.

Email the council

city_council@yorbalindaca.gov


Read More: Higher Density

https://conta.cc/3N5dYBY




Fenced In, Temporarily

Storm Drain Repair - Lemon and Imperial

Nothing is being done to our caboose and mail carts.



Fenced In, Temporarily

Storm Drain Repair - Lemon and Imperial

Nothing is being done to our caboose and mail carts.

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Residents have expressed concerns about a fence that has been placed around our caboose and mails carts that sit on the west side of Polly's Pies at Lemon and Imperial.


The fence was added as a staging area for storm drain repair work that is being done. An existing 36-inch corrugated metal pipe storm drain in disrepair is being replaced with a 48-inch reinforced concrete pipe.


There is nothing being done to the caboose or mail carts.



Our caboose and historic mail carts, currently in disrepair.

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Faded Memories Series

Learn about the history of our Pacific Electric Train Depot,

now Polly's Pies, our caboose and mail carts.


https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zcd8x1s5cgf5z2zx8t24g/Faded-Memories.docx?rlkey=snkcig7sslcn7qylwwmz8c513&st=qe1yjqoh&dl=0



Jo Ann Ardanaz

The Loss of a Yorba Linda Gem

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Opinion





Photo: Mary Carbone, OC Register


 Jo Ann Ardanaz Obituary

 

Longtime resident, Jo Ann Ardanaz, passed away on January 5, 2026. She and her husband, the late Arnold “Bud” Ardanaz, moved to Yorba Linda in 1961, raised three children here, and were married for 54 years.


During her 65 years in Yorba Linda, Jo Ann worked tirelessly as a volunteer, while remaining quietly in the background. She was a longtime member of the Yorba Linda Historical Society and the Yorba Linda Woman’s Club. Jo Ann was a strong supporter of the Yorba Linda Country Riders.


The restoration of the Susanna Bixby Bryant Ranch House Museum and historic botanic garden, on the east side of our city, were near and dear to her heart. Jo Ann spent many hours assembling and displaying memorabilia at the museum and worked to make sure that the botanic garden was completed. She frequently volunteered as a docent at the museum, sharing Yorba Linda’s history with both children and adults.

 

Jo Ann grew up in Los Angeles where she attended an all-girls high school. Bud attended an all-boys school and lived in the Inglewood area.  Bud learned farming from his father and uncle who grew lima beans and alfalfa near the Torrance airport. He dreamed of one day becoming a cowboy.


Jo Ann and Bud moved to Yorba Linda in 1961. Over the years, Bud helped friends with their cattle, eventually leading to their own ranching business, JA Cattle and Ranch Management. Their Black Angus cows thrived on 2000 acres of beautiful hillsides in Chino Hills.

 

Following retirement, Bud completely realized his dream, becoming a full-time rancher and cowboy with his cowgirl, Jo Ann, at his side. Following the passing of Bud, their grown children helped to maintain the business.

 

Jo Ann and Bud were members of a special and unique generation that is quickly disappearing, but will hopefully not be forgotten. 


Nancy Rikel

Opinion


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Yorba Linda – also a rancher’s paradise

https://www.ocregister.com/2010/05/27/yorba-linda-also-a-ranchers-paradise/


Arnold Buck Ardanaz

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/arnold-ardanaz-obituary?id=22187555


Training Man's Best Friend

Future canine heroes begin in small sizes and

grow up to greatly benefit others.

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Canine Companions relies on volunteers to nurture and train service dogs. All potential canine candidates must pass stringent medical, temperament and trainability tests. 


As a non-profit organization, Canine Companions spends approximately $50,000 per dog for its lifetime of service. It relies solely on donations to fund its programs.  

Puppy raisers are the first step in a service dog's journey.

Canine Companions, who just celebrated its 50th anniversary, is a national organization that works to improve the lives of people with disabilities. It provides highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient. The organization relies on volunteers to nurture, train, and provide canines to assist those in need. There are several service teams in Yorba Linda and one Facility Dog. A Facility Dog is a highly trained task-skilled dog that works full-time at a school, a hospital or at a police department. The canine lives with its handler. 


Donations Fund Service Dogs


The Canine Companion’s breeding program utilizes Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers. They partner with other service dog organizations to widen the breeding colony. All potential canine candidates must pass stringent medical, temperament and trainability tests. An estimated cost of $50,000 per dog includes breeding, placement and lifetime support for a working canine. As a non-profit organization, Canine Companions relies solely on donations to fund their programs.  


Yorba Linda resident Susan Spicer is pictured with her personal canine, Louise, at a recent first responder event. Louise was bred by Canine Companions and is dually certified with First Responders as a Therapy Dog.


Canine Companions, who just celebrated its 50th anniversary, is a national organization that works to improve the lives of people with disabilities. It provides highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient. The organization relies on volunteers to nurture, train, and provide canines to assist those in need. There are several service teams in Yorba Linda and one Facility Dog.  A Facility Dog is a highly trained task-skilled dog that works at a school, hospital or police department full-time and lives with its handler. 


Donations Fund Service Dogs


The Canine Companion’s breeding program utilizes Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers. They partner with other service dog organizations to widen the breeding colony. All potential canine candidates must pass stringent medical, temperament and trainability tests. The estimated cost of $50,00 per dog includes breeding, placement and lifetime support for working canines. As a non-profit organization, Canine Companions relies solely on donations to fund their programs.  


Susan Spicer's Adventure Began Here!


This interesting and rewarding adventure began for Susan when she met a canine raiser in 1994 at a 4-H meeting at the Yorba Linda Public Library. Since that time, Susan has nurtured and raised 20 pups that have gone on to become service and facility dogs. 


Responsibilities Vary


Susan feels that Canine Companions is the gold standard of service dogs and has volunteered for other responsibilities within the organization:


*Class leader and sitter for other puppy raisers in the Los Angeles and Orange County area.  

*Flight liaison for pups that are flown in and out of local airports, transported as cargo or in private planes.

*Class Leader at the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco where six puppies were being raised by 13 inmates. Since the prison is closing later this year, the pups were removed. Susan found it to be a mutually rewarding experience to work with the inmates.  

*Graduate Liaison for about 80 Orange County graduates who provide sitters, vet transport, grooming, and 411 assistance when Client Services are not available.


More about Facility Dogs

 

At school, they may work in special education classrooms with teachers for autistic children providing tactile opportunities, therapy or verbal skills. With principals they aid in stressful situations and reading programs. They are also used to encourage a student to come to school by giving them as assignment to feed, groom or exercise a dog. Children can earn points to have lunch with the principal or may be included in photo shoots.


In hospitals, they work with occupational and physical therapists for speech and ambulatory skills.


In police departments, the dogs may assist with witness interviews or accompany children that are taken into custody when parents have emergencies and/or are apprehended. The Facility Dog may go on the witness stand in courtroom proceedings to provide comfort. They are not emotional support or therapy dogs. 


Nancy Rikel


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For more information about Canine Companions volunteerism: https://canine.org/about/careers/




PYLUSD Under Federal Investigation

for Title IX violations

Opinion

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"How many federal investigations along with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigations and complaints can three board members (Carrie Buck, Marilyn Anderson, Tricia Quintero) have in a year?"

Leandra Blades, PYLUSD Trustee



"Transgender students are the most marginalized groups. They have the highest suicide rates…and I’m going to err on the side of kindness."

Marilyn Anderson, PYLUSD Trustee, May 6, 2025




PYLUSD Under Federal Investigation

for Title IX Violations

Opinion


Do you all remember when myself and Todd Frazier brought forward a resolution to support keeping men out of women’s sports and stood for female athletes?


Buck, Anderson, Quintero

Support Men in Women's Sports


Do you remember when Todd Frazier and I voted to UPHOLD Title lX and protect women’s sports and Carrie Buck, Marilyn Anderson and Tricia Quintero voted to support men in women’s sports?


Federal investigation, Title IX Violations


Well, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is under federal investigation by the United States Department of Education for Title lX violations. This is thanks to our three board members who voted to support men in women’s sports.


Escorted and Welcomed


Anderson and Buck escorted the trans athlete at the YLHS track meet and provided “security” for the trans athlete’s mother along with Pride at the Pier. What a slap in the face to our female athletes.


Janice Lim Again


Yorba Linda City Council member (Registered Republican and CA GOP endorsed) Janice Lim continues to stand with Anderson, Buck and Quintero and their vote against the resolution which would have stood for keeping men out of women’s sports.


Expensive, Shady Circumstances


I also am calling for the removal of attorney Todd Robbins from Atkinson, Anderson, Loya, Rudd and Romo who was hired under what I call “shady” circumstances by Anderson, Buck and Quintero and has cost our district an obscene amount of money in attorney fees in the past year.


How many federal investigations along with EEOC investigations and complaints can three board members have in a year? We shall see.


Leandra Blades

PLYUSD Trustee

Opinion

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Note: Carrie Buck was elected in 2010 and is reportedly running for school board re-election in the Fall, 2026, Area 5.



CA Alleged Title IX Violations

Targeting specific districts including PYLUSD

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"Major Title IX investigations in California, led by the U.S. Department of Education and Justice, center on the state's allowance of transgender female athletes in girls' sports, with the federal government finding the California Department of Education (CDE) and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) in violation for denying equal opportunity to biological females, risking funding withdrawal, while investigations also target specific districts like Jurupa and Placentia-Yorba for similar alleged violations."


https://www.google.com/search?q=Title+9+violations+being+investigated+in+California&client=ms-android-verizon-us-rvc3&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8&inm=vs




Quotes from Buck, Anderson, Quintero

May 6, 2025 PYLUSD School Board Meeting

Resident Submitted Opinion

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"It isn’t fair to put this blanket over the whole board to say we all feel this way."

- Tricia Qunitero


"Transgender students are the most marginalized groups. They have the highest suicide rates…and I’m going to err on the side of kindness."

- Marilyn Anderson


"We can support women in different ways without hurting other students."

- Marilyn Anderson


"Let’s just try to be kind."

- Marilyn Anderson (except if that means being kind to female athletes)



From Yorba Linda e-News, Protecting Women

https://conta.cc/4iQndA4

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Hear More About Men in Women's Sports

https://pylusd.new.swagit.com/videos/341872


Public Comment, 35 speakers, begins at 3:01:22


Adopt Resolution No. 24-23, Supporting Title IX

and Fairness in Girls’ Interscholastic Sports, begins at 4:43:45


Placenta Yorba Linda Unified School District Website

https://www.pylusd.org/




Another Taxpayer Ripoff

California state colleges have handed out millions

of dollars in federal and state funds to ghost students

Opinion

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Meanwhile, legitimate students are often

denied enrollment and financial aid.



Another Taxpayer Ripoff

California state colleges have handed out millions

of dollars in federal and state funds to ghost students

Opinion

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A shocking report regarding California colleges has revealed that millions of dollars in federal and state funds have been stolen by bots or ghost students. Community colleges appear to be targeted most often, due to their high student acceptance rates.  

 

There was reportedly a sharp increase of fraud from September 2021 and December 2023. During that time ghost students received $5 million in federal money and $1.5 million in state funds. It is estimated that in 2024, $10 million was lost due to fraudulent enrollment reaching up to 31% of total student enrollment.

 

Now It Works


A student enrolls with no face-to face interview. Money is issued up to $18,000. Upon receipt of the money, the ghost “student” disappears.

 

Not only does this waste taxpayer money, but it often deprives serious students of enrollment and financial aid.


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Report: California State Colleges Handed Millions of

Dollars in Federal, State Funds to ‘Fake Students’


https://www.breitbart.com/education/2025/05/08/california-state-colleges-handed-millions-of-dollars-in-federal-state-funds-to-fake-students/



California colleges are being inundated with GHOST

students who have a very sinister purpose


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14688795/california-colleges-ghost-students-sinister-purpose.html


Fake student aid: California colleges detect more fraudsters stealing millions

https://calmatters.org/education/higher-education/2025/04/financial-aid-fraud-2/




$6 Million Taxpayer Kitchen

No Transparency, Lies, Overspending

Opinion

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"The superintendent and Carrie Buck need to provide copies of the bids and explain the bid process. Buck has been on the board since 2010, and tens of millions of dollars have been wasted and can be directly attributed to her decisions."



No Transparency, Lies, Overspending

Opinion

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Thank you for sharing the video of board member Leandra Blade’s interview that focused on the Valencia High School cafeteria. 


Need Transparency


The superintendent and Carrie Buck need to provide copies of the bids and explain the bid process. How can a high school cafeteria cost $6.7 million to construct? The district already owns the land, so that eliminates 30% of the facility cost. Board members Carrie Buck, Marilyn Anderson, and Tricia Quintero continue to approve projects that are completely out of line as it relates to costs and benefits. 


Marilyn Anderson, Lied About Theft


During Marilyn Anderson’s re-election campaign in 2024, she claimed that Dr. Cherniss had “stolen” the $1.8 million that was earmarked for the Valencia cafeteria in order to launch the USI (sports institute). This was a bold-faced lie by Anderson, who is no stranger to lies or disingenuous statements. At that time, the project had not been brought to a vote, so how could the funds have been stolen? 

 

The question now is if in 2024 the project cost was $1.8 million according to Marilyn Anderson, how does she and Carrie Buck and Tricia Quintero justify approving the project two years later at a cost of $6.7 million???


Impropriety, Not New for Carrie Buck 

 

This wreaks of impropriety which is nothing new when Carrie Buck is involved. Her highly questionable financial decisions that have severely impacted the taxpayers of the school district are well documented and date all the way back to the bond issuances of 2011. Buck has been on the board since 2010, and tens of millions of dollars have been wasted and can be directly attributed to her decisions.


Jon Hansen

Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association


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Hear the video, Story Below

https://youtu.be/67af4ds9KZE


Jon Hanse


PYLUSD's $6.7 Million Secret Kitchen

Seemingly controlled by the APEL teachers union, the Valencia High School

plans were reportedly not transparent or put out for bids, required by law.

Opinion

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Big, selective PYLUSF spending continues despite financial

problems and a continual drop in enrollment.



School Board Member

Leandra Blades Interview

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Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 20111(a) requires school district governing boards to competitively bid and award any contracts involving an expenditure of more than $50,000, adjusted for inflation, to the lowest responsible bidder. 



Spending Taxpayer Money Freely and Quietly


In a recent interview, hosted by Andy Falco-Jimenez, PYLUSD School Board Member Leandra Blades discussed a future kitchen at Valencia High School (VHS) that will reportedly cost taxpayers $6.7 million!


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Discussion Summary


*Before former Superintendent Dr. Alex Cherniss was effectively "removed" from his position in January 2025, by the union-backed majority board (Carrie Buck, Marilyn Anderson, Tricia Quintero), he stated that there was a bid for $1.6 million.


*The matter of a new kitchen at VHS was never brought to the school board.


*There was no transparency.


*Following Cherniss's departure, it is believed that the project was awarded to a contractor without putting it out for bids. Blades stated that the district uses the same contractor "over and over again".


*School board member Marilyn Anderson reportedly has a cozy relationship with supporters in her Valencia High School zone. The new expensive kitchen is probably a nod for their support. These union members include Sam Myovich, Jim Bell and Nancy Watkins.


*A Public Records Act Request was submitted to PYLUSD by Falco-Jimenez, asking for the information involving the bid and itemized expenses for the kitchen. He stated that the district sent back only information that he did not want, which he said "is normal".


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Editor's Note: It is well documented by past employees who have been "let go, treated with disrespect, harassed, placed on administrative leave, and/or generally "pushed out", that you either carry water for the union or you will not have a job. And, if you are a school board member who doesn't fall in line, you will be doxed and your unrelated personal life exposed.


School "ownership" appears to belong to the union who freely spends taxpayer money as it sees fit.


Is anyone in the district brave enough to provide information via a Public Records Act request, mandated by law, that may impact their job?



Nancy Rikel

Opinion

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California Department of Education

Contracts Awarded by School Districts


https://www.google.com/search?q=mandatory+bids+for+public+schools+guidelines&client=ms-android-verizon-us-rvc3&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8&inm=vs



Attention Yorba Linda!

The Planning Commission has turned a deaf ear

to voters, approving increased density.

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Open




The Planning Commission has approved increased density next to a semi-rural neighborhood, with limited adjacent parking at Jessamyn West Park, and adding

traffic to side streets and Yorba Linda Blvd.


It is not unusual for density to increase following voter-approval as a developer looks for ways to increase profitability. Developers have also been known to support favorable candidates at election time, contributing via out-of-town political action groups.



Attention Yorba Linda!

Opinion

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Rezoning for Higher Density


You may have heard about the recent decision to rezone a parcel of land in our neighborhood to allow the construction of 62 homes on 2.6 acres (19081 Yorba Linda Blvd near Ohio). While California’s Housing Element requires cities to plan for future housing needs at all income levels, it does not require that all new housing be placed in every neighborhood. Housing needs can and should be addressed in ways that are consistent to the existing character of the neighborhood.



Semi-Rural Neighborhood, More Traffic


Most of the homes surrounding this proposed development by City Ventures are zones: RE (residential estate) RA (residential agriculture) and RDL (residential low density). Putting 62 homes on such a small piece of land is not consistent with existing community character, infrastructure capacity, and is not thoughtful long-term planning. Rezoning this parcel for a relatively large development risks changing our neighborhood in a permanent way. In additional to the change of the character of our neighborhood there is very practical concerns regarding increased traffic and the overflow of parking onto the neighboring streets.


Traffic Will Filter Into Neighborhoods


Since this development will face Yorba Linda Blvd, the traffic commission has deemed that it will be right-turn-in and right-turn-out. This will create additional traffic on Oriente and Palm as people will cut through the neighborhood to turn right onto YL Blvd which will enable them to make a right turn into the complex. In addition to that, there will probably be cars making U-turns at the traffic light at Palm and YL Blvd to make the right turn into the complex. Another big concern is regarding to the excess parking in surrounding area that that will inevitably spill onto Ohio and Palm, as well as the Jessamyn West parking lot.


Residents Can Write, Attend Meeting


The Yorba Linda Planning Commission has approved this project and it now goes before the City Council on February 3rd, 2026. It is not too late to have this project stopped. Please consider coming to this meeting at city hall. Those opposed need to fill the room with people to show them we are not ok with this big change to our quiet semi-rural neighborhood.


If you disagree with this project, we also would urge you to write a letter to Mayor Rodriguez voicing your concerns. crodriguez@yorbalindaca.gov (a secure website)


Looking for a Balance


If you oppose this increased density, is very important that we advocate for housing solutions that balance state requirements with local conditions. Higher-density development is often better suited to areas closer to transit, services, and existing urban centers, rather than semi-rural neighborhoods like ours.


If you have any questions, contact:


Stephanie R. Stephanie.Ruppe@yahoo.com


Kristen H. kirtyhow@sbcglobal.net


Opinion


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City Council


Carlos Rodriguez

Mayor

Peggy Huang

Mayor Pro Tem


Tara Campbell

Councilmember

 

Janice Lim

Councilmember


Councilmember

Shivinder Singh

 

Email All City Councilmembers

city_council@yorbalindaca.gov

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Planning Commission






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City Ventures

https://cityventures.com/

"California's Leading Builder In Eco-Friendly, Smart & Innovative Homes."


Cupcakes With Deputies

Thursday, February 12, 3 to 5 pm

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Bring the kids to enjoy gourmet cupcakes, check out a patrol car, and meet your Yorba Linda deputies. While you’re there, sip on a specialty coffee made with locally roasted beans and house-made syrups—and enjoy 15% off during the event! Dine local, connect with your community, and kickstart your weekend with some fun. We can’t wait to see you there!


250 Years of History

Remembering Our Early Days




On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, the British invaded Washington, D.C. First Lady Dolly Madison was determined to save an 8-foot portrait of George Washington, painted in 1797 by Gilbert Stuart. That was no easy feat as the painting was bolted to the wall in the dining room, making it difficult to remove from the frame, move, and transport.   


Three men assisted in breaking the frame and removing the portrait. Dolly instructed the men to destroy the painting, rather than allow the British to obtain it. Following the removal of the portrait, American forces within the city assisted in rushing Dolly to safety.


That evening the British set fire to the White House, destroying its interior, roof, floors, and personal Madison possessions. The British were able to claim destruction of the city and our White House, but were not able to obtain or destroy of our famous portrait.  It was stored in a farmhouse for several years before returning to the White House where it now hangs in the East Room.

Washington fought in the French and Indian War, the Quasi-War with France, and the American Revolution, as Commander in Chief. He appeared to be divinely protected, surviving many dangers from gunfire and illness. He was never shot or injured in battle, even though bullets passed through his coat and horses were shot out from under him. Washington went on to serve as our first president from April 30, 1789 until March 4, 1797. He died in 1799. 


In the portrait, Washington is holding a sword in his left hand, referencing his past military service. He is dressed in civilian clothes, having resigned his commission as a military leader. The age, history, and survival of the iconic portrait, make it even more meaningful today.


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Dolley Madison Rescues George Washington

https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/artwork/dolley-madison-comes-to-the-rescue





$439,000,000-Taxpayers Hamstrung

The district could become insolvent.

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Who voted for this?

Union-backed school board members:

Carrie Buck, Karin Freeman, Judi Carmona, Carol Downey, Eric Padgett. 




$439,000,000- A financially irresponsible union-backed school board, including current member Carrie Buck, borrowed $48.5 million with a total repayment of $439.2 million. Now illegal, beginning in 2042, the bonds must be paid back in just 8 years at $35 million per year.

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Read More

School Board Sellout- OC Register original articles

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:61ef68b0-88d2-3a24-bef3-e163d0f9e648



What Myovich did not tell the public is that a financially irresponsible union-backed school board borrowed $48.5 million with a total repayment of $439.2 million. He did not say that the bonds are now illegal, cannot be re-financed or paid off early, and have a 38 year maturity. Beginning in 2042, the bonds must be paid back in just 8 years with an average of over $35 million per year.


Remember Bob Citron?


Do you remember Bob Citron and the 2009 Orange County bankruptcy, due to poorly invested funds?

Citron gets a year in jail

https://money.cnn.com/1996/11/19/economy/citron/index.htm




You can follow daily water operations of

delta inflows, outflows & pumping stations here




https://water.ca.gov/-/media/DWR-Website/Web-Pages/Programs/State-Water-Project/Operations-And-Maintenance/Files/Operations-Control-Office/Delta-Status-And-Operations/Delta-Operations-Daily-Summary.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawIQyx9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXWGDbaM3FescjMZFBzpvaxgvIYJMCYzRjGKN8HT-QCE4HL6Ol0WzKCXxA_aem_3Tk4s63u_x7thlGYDT6mKg





Proposed Gas Ban at Your Home

Yorba Linda Councilman Carlos Rodriguez

is an AQMD board member.





If Democrats and the AQMD are successful, you will be required to give

up the use of gas at your home and you will pay for an all-electric house.


Learn More:

https://www.cityofhighland.org/DocumentCenter/View/5198/SCAQMD-Notice


Carlos Rodriquez- Not a link.

crodriguez@yorbalindaca.gov


City Council- Not a Link.

city_council@yorbalindaca.gov


AQMD

https://www.aqmd.gov/nav/about/governing-board/board-members







Susanna Bixby Bryant Museum

5700 Susanna Bryant Drive



Open for docent-guided tours the first

Saturday of each month, from 1:30-3:30

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The City of Yorba Linda- The Susanna Bixby Bryant Museum is owned by the City of Yorba Linda and operated by the Yorba Linda Historical Society. The admission is $2.00 for adults, and $1.00 for children 5-12. Weekday group/school tours may be booked by calling 714-694-0235.

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Susanna Bixby Bryant

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna_Bixby_Bryant


A House With a History: The Susanna Bixby Bryant Museum

https://fullertonobserver.com/2019/08/29/a-house-with-a-history-the-susanna-bixby-bryant-museum/




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.



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.

From a post on Facebook



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."



One has only to look at their eyes to see

how frightened and lonely they are.


Sinbad

Pet ID: A1947620

Sex: N

Age: 8 Years

Weight: 11.20 lbs

Color: White

Breed: Shih Tzu

Jurisdiction: Anaheim

Intake Date: 01/12/2026

Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim

Kennel: 231B

Comments: Sinbad is a shy but sweet boy who's seasoned in snuggles and experienced in companionship. He prefers a calm and respectful approach and enjoys pets after he warms up. Sinbad would do best in a home with no children.

SEE ME ON YOUTUBE

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OC Animal Care

https://petadoption.ocpetinfo.com/Adopt/#/home




Search and receive updates from Adopt a Pet.Com:

http://www.adoptapet.com/

https://www.rescueme.org/



Vacation Check Service

Yorba Linda Police Services deputies will periodically check your home while you are away on vacation. You are allowed up to 30 days per year.  It's easy to arrange and your information will remain private. Submit the form: YorbaPS@ocsd.org 

Yorba Linda Police Services, 714 779-7098.

 


Faded Memories


Learn about the history of our Pacific Electric Train Depot, now Polly's Pies, our caboose and mail carts.




https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zcd8x1s5cgf5z2zx8t24g/Faded-Memories.docx?rlkey=snkcig7sslcn7qylwwmz8c513&st=qe1yjqoh&dl=0



Yorba Linda Time Lapse Videos


https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0igac4stk647vff1ps399/Yorba-Linda-Time-Lapse-Videos.docx?rlkey=7e0mqu7xplq6i5t6me1u7px4a&st=brounkg5&dl=0


Important Links


OCSD Blotter 

http://ws.ocsd.org/Blotter/BlotterSearch.aspx


Subscribe to a Daily Crime Report

 Crime Mapping

Orange County's Most Wanted

Family Watchdog- Offenders in Your Neighborhood

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)


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Learn More About Skimmers

Counterfeit Money Detector

Skimmers

OC Alert

Warning- Graphic Video!- Surviving Active Shooter

Citizen Request Tracker- Make suggestions to the City 


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Emergency Evacuation Plan Overview on the City

website: https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/894/Emergency-Evacuation-Plan-Overview 

At the bottom of that page, you will also see a link to FAQs which answers additional questions. 



FAQS page: https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/895/Frequently-Asked-Questions---Evacuations 


https://www.paperturn-view.com/cal-fire-communications/cal-fire-ready-set-go-brochure-final-files-v4-print?pid=MjU252417&v=2%3F


AQMD Air Quality Alert

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6a6a058a177440fdac6be881d41d4c2c/


Air Quality Alert

https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=CAZ554&warncounty=CAC059&firewxzone=CAZ554&local_place1=2 Miles E Tustin CA&product1=Air+Quality+Alert&lat=33.7234&lon=-117.77


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Non-Emergency Freeway Assistance

Dial 511 for non-emergency freeway assistance.

https://511.org/driving/assist

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Android App for Fire Notification

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.watchduty.app&hl=en_US


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Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record

Enroll for quick access and proof on your phone

https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

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City of Yorba Linda

http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/

Yorba Linda Water District

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

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Nixon Library- Calendar of Events

http://nixonfoundation.org/

Sheriff's Blotter: http://ws.ocsd.org/Blotter/BlotterSearch.aspx

Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation: http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/index.php/city-departments/recreation-community-services

Yorba Linda Public Library: http://www.ylpl.lib.ca.us/

North Orange County Community: https://nocccd.edu/

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Santa Ana River Project

23 miles of improvements from Weir Canyon Road to the ocean


https://ocip.ocpublicworks.com/service-areas/oc-infrastructure-programs/santa-ana-river-project-home/lower-sar?fbclid=IwAR1H9YTUSU3gqBuqXTnRsopuCuxRM_HoAa_ZBsSHQyM7K8a7jmM75Fp9lsw


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Follow a Raindrop


https://river-runner.samlearner.com/?fbclid=IwAR3qGIQ4AH--TxdBUvtpyqcyS5ktZXAzzmRvT5R3nNdZwqoJ5klsj45Xvp0


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Coyotes


APP for Reporting and Networking

https://ucanr.edu/sites/CoyoteCacher/?embedded_webview=true


Identify a Bird

Get the app on your phone (Merlin Bird ID)

or go to the website

https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org



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Your voter information including tracking your ballot:  

https://ocvote.gov/vlt/


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Department of Government Efficiency

Live tracker of savings: https://doge.gov/savings



God Bless America!

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