Recent News
Gene E. Hofacre Scholarship for Future Veterinarians
Gene Hofacre, DVM, long-time Yorba Linda resident and former owner of Yolinda Animal Hospital, Placentia, has been honored with a scholarship in his name. Current owner of Yolinda Animal Hospital, Dr Rana Olsen, announced the creation of a scholarship named after her predecessor “for exhibiting the compassion, tenacity, excellence and good nature necessary to one [...]
Help a Former Miss Yorba Linda tryout for Radio City Rocketts
Let’s get a big YORBA LINDA round of support! Jordan Krinke, former Miss Yorba Linda is a candidate to become a Radio City Rockette but she needs your help! The winner of Jump the Line 2012 will receive roundtrip airfare to New York and two nights hotel accommodations in addition to being part of the [...]
Yorba Linda Police Services Contract Meeting
Keep Tuesday April 24th open on your calendar so you can attend the Yorba Linda Police Services Contract Meeting. It is crucial that you let the city council know your feelings about Brea PD. If you are unable to attend, please send an email to all council members and the city manager. (Links below) During last [...]
SpEGGtacular Charity Event!
Every year, the Royal Riders Pony Club sponsors a community fundraiser for the Shauna Ann Stuewe Foundation (www.shaunastuewe.com). Six years ago, the Stuewe’s suffered a terrible tragedy when their daughter, Shauna, died of Sudden Cardiac Arrest while she was at cheer practice at Esperanza High School. They have created a foundation in her memory whose [...]
Land of No Compassion for Others
Sometimes I am truly amazed at the lack of compassion for other less fortunate. Today I read this story about how the city investigated St. Martin’s de Porres Church, which hosted Mercy House’s temporary shelter, after a resident complained. The Church’s parish was notified in writing on Feb. 13 that it violated city codes prohibiting shelters [...]
Homes in Yorba Linda have been invaded by pink plastic flamingos.
Surprised, laughing and happy families have been “flocked” and find pink friendly flamingos quietly standing in their yards. These pink flamingos are trained by flamingo handlers from Yorba Linda High Schools Grad Night 2012 Committee. Flamingo Flocking is an ongoing fundraiser to help support Yorba Linda High School’s first Safe, Sober and Fun Grad Night. [...]
FBI Seeking Information about Murder of Homeless People in and around Yorba Linda
Many of you have heard about the murder of a homeless man in Yorba Linda on Dec 30th along with two other victims in Placentia and Anaheim. More info at OC Register The FBI was on the street this evening on Imperial passing out flyers seeking information. Daytripping Mom provided the flyer. The flyer has [...]
United Studios of Self Defense Kick-A-Thon
On January 28th, 2012, United Studios of Self Defense in Yorba Linda will be hosting a Kick-A-Thon to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We ask that you please stop by our dojo and pick up a sponsorship form. Any non USSD student interested in making a donation will receive 50% off first month’s [...]
FIESTA DAYS PARADE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Hello Everyone, First of all HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2012 bring back the Fiesta Days Parade to our Land of Gracious Living. We are planning our second Fiesta Days Organizational Meeting for January 26TH, 7pm at The Main Street Restaurant. I have attached a flyer for the meeting that I am asking you to forward [...]
Esperanza Dance Team – E-Waste Collection Fundraiser on January 14th @ Esperanza High School
Esperanza Dance Team is holding an e-waste collection fundraiser to help cover the cost of their costumes, competitions, and travel expenses. Do you have old electronics cluttering up your attic or garage? The Esperanza High School Dance Team and All Green Electronics Recycling have teamed up to host an event to help you get rid [...]