Who runs it
Yorba Linda Local is published by Peter Muller. I have lived in Yorba Linda since 2009 and in Orange County since 1990. My wife grew up in Villa Park and has lived in Orange County her whole life.
The idea came from my brother-in-law, who runs VillaPark.co for Villa Park. Yorba Linda did not have one place to check what is happening this weekend, which roads are torn up, or what the City Council just decided, so I started this one.
How it is paid for
I am a real estate agent with Century 21 Affiliated (DRE #01983429). This site is how I stay in touch with the town, and some readers eventually ask me about buying or selling a home. That is the whole business model. There are no ads and no paid placements, and no business or organization pays to be covered.
Real estate links sit at the bottom of pages. Neighborhood guides are written to be useful to someone deciding where to live, including the drawbacks.
How articles are researched
- Primary sources first. News items are based on the original notice or document: the City of Yorba Linda, the Orange County Registrar of Voters, the school district, or the organizer of an event. Each article lists its sources so you can read them yourself.
- Dates on everything. News shows when it was published and updated. Guides show when the facts were last checked.
- We say what we don't know. If a date has not been announced or a detail is not in the source, the article says so.
How articles are written
Articles are drafted with the help of an AI assistant, which gathers the source documents and writes a first version. I read and approve what is published under my name, and I am responsible for it. Where an article includes a firsthand observation, it is mine.
Independent of the city
This site is not affiliated with the City of Yorba Linda or any government agency. For official business, use the city's website or see our city directory.
Corrections and tips
If something here is wrong or out of date, I want to know. Call or text 714-623-1947, or use the contact form and put your note in the last box. Corrections are made on the page with the date updated.
The same goes for tips: a new business opening, a neighborhood event, a road closure the city has not posted.