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Happy Friday! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend. Get outside and enjoy some essential exercise at one of Yorba Linda’s parks and trails. Mustang Fields 4351 Fairmont Boulevard Yorba Linda, CA 92887

The City of Yorba Linda is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tommy Lasorda, former manager of the world series winning Los Angeles Dodgers from 1976 to 1996, and a member of the baseball Hall of Fame. With his wife, Jo, the Lasorda family has long been connected to the Yorba Linda community. After the passing of their son, Thomas Lasorda Jr., they decided to build a recreation center in his memory. The Lasordas donated $500,000 raised through the Thomas Lasorda Jr. F...oundation to the City of Yorba Linda to help build the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House, which opened in 1997. Since then, the Lasordas have continued their commitment to the community, including funding the initial and now annual Celebration of the Arts, the Senior Transportation program (T.R.A.I.L.S. bus), and investing in the ongoing maintenance of the Field House’s infrastructure. The generosity and support of the Lasorda family and the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Foundation has deeply enriched Yorba Linda, and our hearts to go out to Jo and the rest of the Lasorda family. See more

The City is in the process of updating the Housing Element of the General Plan for the 2021-2029 period (as required by State law). The Housing Element establishes policies and programs to address Yorba Linda’s existing and projected housing needs. The first step in this process is to ask Yorba Linda residents what you see as the community’s most important housing needs. Please complete this quick survey to provide us with your input. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TVGJH62

The deadline to submit a public comment regarding the City’s appeal of it’s RHNA housing requirement (an additional 2,400 units by 2029) is nearing. The Southern California Association of Governments will be holding a public hearing to consider the City’s appeal on January 15 at 9 a.m. For more information, visit https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=495

Did you know that in any given year, 1 in 5 Americans has experienced mental illness, including substance use disorders? The City of Yorba Linda pledges to join the OC Health Care Agency in ending the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction. Join us by taking the pledge and making Orange County a more supportive and united community. For more information, please visit https://www.stigmafreeoc.com.

Happy Hanukkah to all those lighting the first candle tonight. From the City of Yorba Linda, we wish you a joyful festival of lights!

Calling all Yorba Linda residents! You are invited to participate in a special contest to design an official flag for the City of Yorba Linda! For contest rules and criteria, please visit the City’s website, http://www.yorbalindaca.gov/809/City-Flag-Contest

The State of California has amended its Regional Stay Home Order guidance to allow outdoor park playgrounds to reopen immediately. Yorba Linda’s playgrounds are once again open for play!

The City of Yorba Linda wishes everyone a happy Veterans Day, especially to all our local veterans and military families: we thank you for your service and sacrifice! As a reminder, all City facilities are closed today. There will be no interruption to Republic Service's schedule due to the holiday.

The Planning Commission will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. To limit the risk of transmission of COVID-19, in-person public participation in the meeting will not be available. For information on how to leave a public comment, view the agenda, or listen to an audio recording of the meeting, please view the City website: https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/206/Planning-Commission

Yorba Linda residents are invited to attend a Sneak Peek of the new Yorba Linda Public Library and Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, November 14 and Saturday, N...ovember 21 from 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Registration is required to attend the event. Create your account and register online to reserve your spot today! See more

This holiday season, join the Yorba Linda Teen Action Committee in giving back to those in need by donating to the Community Help Drive. From November 9 through December 11, spread holiday cheer by donating non-perishable, non-expired food items or unwrapped gifts for young girls and boys. All items collected will be donated to the Yorba Linda Food for Families Program. For more information, please call the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192.

All City facilities, including City Hall, the Library, Parks & Recreation facilities, and the Yorba Linda Police Services Substation, will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no interruption to Republic Service's trash pickup schedule due to the holiday.

Now more than ever, our local businesses and restaurants need our help! Please support Yorba Linda's fantastic business community by shopping where your heart is today. Comment below with a shout-out to your favorite Yorba Linda business!

You've got mail! The latest issue of the "Yorba Linda Connection" just hit subscribers' inboxes. View the latest issue: https://conta.cc/3l7FWKy

With rain in the forecast, the City of Yorba Linda, along with Orange County Fire Authority, reminds residents that sandbags and sand are available for pick-up at Fire Station 53 (25415 East La Palma Avenue). Residents are encouraged to bring their own shovel, and crews may or may not be present to assist in filling sandbags. Supplies may be limited based on demand and availability. For more information, please contact OCFA at 714-573-6200.

On November 5 at 1:45am, an alert security officer reported a burglary in progress at a retail store at the 18300 block of Imperial Highway in Yorba Linda. Responding deputies located two suspect vehicles described by the security officer, a gray BMW and white Ford Mustang. Deputies stopped the BMW and five adult males and one male juvenile were taken into custody and stolen property was recovered. Deputies requested the assistance of the Anaheim Police Department, who respo...nded, located and pursued the Mustang for a short distance. OCSD's helicopter located the Mustang and followed it on Orange County freeways until CHP's helicopter and ground units arrived to assist. OCSD, CHP and Los Angeles County Sheriff helicopters, along with ground units, followed the vehicle as it reached speeds of 150mph, to the termination point in the city of Gardena. Three adult males and one male juvenile fled on foot, but were located and taken into custody. A search of the vehicle revealed stolen merchandise. See more

The #BlueRidgeFire is now 99% contained with no increase in acreage (13,694). The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

With the #BlueRidgeFire now 98% contained, the Public Works Department is responding quickly to remove debris on City and LMAD property, inlets, and catch-basins. Staff is also proactively conducting assessments of the affected areas, identifying additional mitigation as needed, and integrating erosion control in key areas to prevent sediment displacement. OCFA’s Community Risk Reduction team will be walking neighborhoods affected by the Blue Ridge Fire this weekend to educat...e homeowners about what they can do to reduce ember intrusion into their existing patio decks and older home constructions. Additionally, with rain in the weekend forecast, the City of Yorba Linda, along with Orange County Fire Authority, reminds residents that sandbags and sand are available for pick-up at Fire Station 53 (25415 East La Palma Avenue). Residents are encouraged to bring their own shovel, and crews may or may not be present to assist in filling sandbags. Supplies may be limited based on demand and availability. For more information, please contact OCFA at 714-573-6200. See more

The Library Commission will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. To limit the risk of transmission of COVID-19, in-person public participation in the meeting will not be available. For information on how to leave a public comment, view the agenda, or listen to an audio recording of the meeting, please view the City website: https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/204/Library-Commission.

CAL FIRE reports the Blue Ridge Fire is now 98% contained. Firefighting crews are working towards having full containment next week.

Councilmember Tara Campbell encourages residents to get connected with the City for important updates and engaging content. Stay in the know by visiting https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/235/Communications.

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