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Yorba Linda is an affluent suburban community in northeastern Orange County, California, approximately 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Downtown Santa Ana, and 40 miles (64 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,918. However, more recent development in eastern outskirts and northern hills of Yorba Linda has increased the population to nearly 71,000. One of Yorba Linda's most famous residents was the late former President Richard Nixon, who was born and raised in the city. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is located in Yorba Linda. The city is noted for its park-like setting. In 2005 CNN ranked Yorba Linda 21st among the best places in the U.S. to live [1]. Similarly, in an article by CNN Money, Yorba Linda was one of the richest U.S. cities and the highest in Orange County as reported by the Census data, showing median household income of over $120K: "Among towns of between 65,000 and 250,000 in population, Yorba Linda, California, where six-figure incomes are the rule, had the highest median income at $121,075"[2]
[edit] History This area was the home of the Luiseno, Tongva, and Juaneño Indians. In 1834 Bernardo Yorba, son of Jose Antonio Yorba, was granted the 13,328-acre (53.94 km2) Rancho Cañón de Santa Ana by Mexican governor José Figueroa. Most of this original land was retained after the Mexican American war in 1848, by descendents of the original Yorba family. A portion of the city's land is still owned and developed by descendents of Samuel Kraemer, who acquired it through his marriage to Angelina Yorba, the great granddaughter of Bernardo Yorba. The Yorba family still owns portions of Yorba Linda, and there is still the Yorba Ranch on the side of a major freeway. The site of the Bernardo Yorba Hacienda is listed as a California Historical Landmark. A section of the land was sold to the Janss Investment Company in 1907, and it proceeded to subdivide the land and sell it for agriculture and manufacturing. It was connected to Los Angeles by the Pacific Electric Railroad. The small town turned into a growing city in the 1960s and after a failed annexation bid by Anaheim in 1963, Yorba Linda incorporated in 1967. In November of 2008, eastern Yorba Linda suffered from fires that destroyed 113 homes and damaged 50 others. The destruction was due largely to erratic winds causing embers to fly up to half a mile away. William Lockhart, captain of the Orange County Fire Authority, reported that water pressure is good when fighting a single family home fire, but during a profound firestorm, as was the case in this event, perfect pressure from every single hydrant at the same time is not possible. [3][4] [edit] GeographyYorba Linda is located at 33°53′10″N 117°47′21″W / 33.88611°N 117.78917°W (33.886014, -117.789089)[5]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 51.4 km² (19.9 mi²). 50.2 km² (19.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (2.47%) is water. It is bordered by Anaheim on the south, Placentia on the west and southwest, Brea on the northwest, Chino Hills State Park on the north, and Chino Hills in San Bernadino County on the east. [edit] Demographics As of the census[8] of 2007, there were 58,918 people, 19,252 households, and 16,094 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,174.4/km² (3,042.3/mi²). There were 19,567 housing units at an average density of 390.0/km² (1,010.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.80% White, 1.17% African American, 0.37% Native American, 11.10% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 2.70% from other races, and 3.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.26% of the population.[1] There were 19,252 households out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.35. In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males. According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $109,681, and the median income for a family was $122,373.[9] Males had a median income of $66,712 versus $41,820 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,173. About 2.5% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. [edit] Government services[edit] LocalThe Yorba Linda City Council consists of five members elected by the city residents to four-year terms (three term maximum). A city manager is hired by the council to run day-to-day operations of the city. The council annually elects one member to serve as mayor, who presides over council meetings and is the city's public representative. Management of the city and coordination of city services is provided by: [10]
[edit] Public safetyLaw enforcement is contracted out to the Brea Police Department. In the past, Yorba Linda has been rated one of the safest cities in the United States. Fire services are provided by the Orange County Fire Authority with three stations located within city limits. [edit] UtilitiesThe Yorba Linda Water District is based within the city and provides water services to Yorba Linda and surrounding cities. [edit] State and FederalIn the state legislature Yorba Linda is located in the 29th Senate District, represented by Republican Bob Huff, and in the 72nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Michael D. Duvall. Federally, Yorba Linda is located in California's 42nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +10[11] and is represented by Republican Gary Miller. [edit] EducationYorba Linda is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. This district is home to nearly 28,000 students[citation needed]. Several schools in the district have received the California Distinguished School award, which is given to schools with qualifying marks in test scores, application, and visitation. The schools in the PLYUSD are: Elementary: Brookhaven, Fairmont, Glenknoll, Golden, Mabel Paine, Morse, Rio Vista, Ruby Drive, Topaz, Tynes, Wagner, Bryant Ranch, George Key, Glenview, Lakeview, Linda Vista, Melrose, Rose Drive, Sierra Vista, Travis Ranch, Van Buren, Woodsboro, Middle: Bernardo Yorba, Travis Ranch, Yorba Linda, Kraemer, Valadez, Tuffree, High school: El Camino Real, Esperanza High, Parkview Home School , El Dorado High, La Entrada, Valencia High School (Placentia, California),
The brand-new Yorba Linda High School, home of the Mustangs, will start instruction in Fall 2009, in addition to one private high school also planned for construction in 2009. Most Yorba Linda students currently attend Esperanza High School, although many of these students will transfer over to the new high school upon its opening in September 2009. Historically, many Yorba Linda students also attended Troy High School in nearby Fullerton, Valencia High School in neighboring Placentia, or El Dorado High School, also located in Placentia. There are two Montessori Preschools in Yorba Linda: Montessori Academy of Yorba Linda and IvyCrest Montessori Private School. [edit] Notable natives and residentsCurrent or former Yorba Lindans of note include:
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