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Housing Element Update #1

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 23, 2023 with No Comments

The State of California has set regional targets for housing at four different income levels (very low, low, moderate, and above moderate). Yorba Linda and the County of Orange (along with all Southern California cities and counties) must update their Housing Elements to plan for housing construction. Learn about how the targets are set, what they are, and the affordability levels. View the E-Alert for Yorba Linda residents.

Fall Newsletter Mailed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 3, 2023 with No Comments

View the Fall 2023 E-Newsletter, which highlights the following topics:

Fall 2023 Newsletter

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 3, 2023 with No Comments

Fall 2023 Newsletter (1.02M PDF) Highlights:

Spring 2023 Newsletter Mails

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 15, 2023 with No Comments

View the Spring 2023 Newsletter with these articles: Spring 2023 Newsletter (811KB PDF)

HFE December E-Newsletter

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 9, 2022 with No Comments

This e-newsletter announces the release of two Environmental Impact Reports for Brea Canyon Road expansion and the Paradise Ranch project. We ask that you take two minutes and request an extension on one comment period. We also reveal the mysteries about mistletoe! View our December E-Newsletter.

Esperanza Hills Featured in Article

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 23, 2020 with No Comments

This is the final article in a three-part series by Voice of OC related to Orange County wildfires. This article focuses on the #BlueRidgeFire and the dangerous development above Yorba Linda called Esperanza Hills that burned in this and other fires. The 340 unit Esperanza Hills project has one way in and out for residents and a separate emergency access for firefighters. We are always grateful for our partnership with Protect Our Homes and Hills for its efforts to limit … Read More

Landfill Expansion Meeting Notice

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 11, 2020 with No Comments

OC Waste and Recycling is hosting a virtual meeting Thursday, November 12 from 6 – 8 PM to discuss the proposed extension of the Olinda Alpha Landfill operations. Read the e-alert on this meeting.

Esperanza Hills

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 10, 2020 with No Comments

See the proposal to fill two canyons in fire- and landslide-prone hills above Yorba Linda to make room for 340-units. Esperanza Hills abuts Chino Hills State Park and is in Orange County territory. The project proposes one access onto Stonehaven. Learn more about Esperanza Hills.

Fall 2020

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 3, 2020 with No Comments

Fall 2020 Newsletter (PDF – 773 KB)Highlights: Aera Energy Application Withdrawal Eastbridge 320 acres Preserved Hidden Oaks Update Ralphs Fundraiser Brea Canyon Road Update Esperanza Hills Update Park & Preserve Hours Chino Hills State Park Updates COVID & Our Conservation Work

Letters Needed to OC Supervisors

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 24, 2020 with No Comments

Orange County friends: The Tree Preservation Policy that Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP) has worked on and Hills For Everyone supports goes before the Orange County Board of Supervisors next Tuesday. Help get the word out and send in a letter/email to your Supervisor by Monday at noon. Thanks! View the FHBP E-Alert.