Outsiders behind Measure B opposition Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - May 25, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Voters oppose development In four other California cities Erik Ortiz - Yorba Linda Star - May 25, 2006

Getting it right on blight Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - May 18, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Measure Would Limit O.C. Land Grabs Supervisors hope the largely symbolic law will prompt cities to pass similar ordinances. By David Reyes - Times Staff Writer - May 7, 2006

City and developers are too close Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - April 27, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Historic house to be demolished Owners want to raze the structure to build a singlefamily house. By ERIK ORTIZ YORBA LINDA STAR - April 27, 2006

Asset statements show connections Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - April 20, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Primary spending in 6 figures Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - April 13, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Blue-ribbon commission needs identity Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - April 06, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Hundreds of properties free from seizure risk Redevelopment Agency names 219 properties that won’t be seized. By CINDY ARORA - YORBA LINDA STAR - 04/06/2006

Political engagement is high Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - March 30, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

City rescinds eminent domain authority By CINDY ARORA YORBA LINDA STAR - March 23, 2006

City Council touched the local third rail Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - March 23, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

TO THE POINT BY KARA DANNENBRING Yorba linda Star - March 23, 2006 Some Yorba Linda residents are in search of new city council members.

Can friends fight fair? Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - March 16, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Toll Road Rage Green-Collar Criminals: Ken Ryan will save us from the environmentalists by ALEX BRANT-ZAWADZKI - OCWeekly.Com Thursday, 16 March 2006

"Right to Vote" Stays on the Ballot The City's attempt to invalidate the "Yorba Linda Right to Vote Amendment" hits a major roadblock.

Activists continue tradition Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - March 9, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

It’s time to start running Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - February 23, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Outside money comes in Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - February 16, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Success of petition drive will have wide ramifications Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - February 2, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Yorba Linda to consider Town Center repeal, election By CINDY ARORA The Orange County Register - Thursday, February 2, 2006

Yorba Linda referendum signatures tallied By CINDY ARORA and GRANT BINIASZ The Orange County Register - Wednesday February 1, 2006

Council and developers are ducking the real issue Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - January 19, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Town Center plan's foes set for referendum Group has twice as many signatures on petitions as it needs to get on ballot. By CINDY ARORA - The Orange County Register Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Clashes over Town Center escalate Police called to sort out disputes over petitioner actions. By GRANT BINIASZ YORBA LINDA STAR - Thursday, January 12, 2006

Thuggery in Yorba Linda; voting rights violations? Posted by Steven Greenhut -- Orange Punch Blog Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 1:20 PM

The land of ungracious central planning By STEVEN GREENHUT - Orange County Register Sunday, January 8, 2006

Yorba Linda clerk challenges initiative Cindy Arora - Thursday, January 5, 2006 The Orange County Register

Best, worst, least, most and touchiest of the year Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - January 5, 2006 - Viewpoints Section

Signature gatherers halfway to goal Proponents of Town Center referendum face rain, police By GRANT BINIASZ - YORBA LINDA STAR Thursday, January 5, 2006

What Do Jerry Brown, Tom Hayden And The Yorba Linda Town Center Have In Common? OCBlog.net Posted by Jubal on December 30, 2005

Yorba Linda, take back your town Orange County Register - 12/26/2005 Editorial: A referendum to stop a city government redevelopment plan is worth supporting

Ryan's World; His Council, His rules How The Station Shopping Center, Site 19 was included into PD Zoning without public notice - Video

Mixed-Use Developers Gun for Optimal Government Communications Councilmember Ken Ryan offers pointers

Letting down fences in city-developer agreement Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - Dec 8, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

City Council Meeting for EIR and PD Zoning Regulations December 6 , 2005 6:30 pm City Hall

Downtown showdown Yorba Linda to decide on zoning with input, but no vote, from public.BY CINDY ARORA - The Orange County Register

In the rush to rebuild, a house divided While the Gulf Coast lies in ruins, two camps of architects are dueling over the direction of post-Katrina reconstruction

Remember city’s rural roots Jan Horton - Letters to the Editor Yorba Linda Star - Dec 1, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

Duvall means empty mayor’s seat for Town Center votes Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - Nov 24, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

Interesting scene seen around the city Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives Yorba Linda Star - Nov 10, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

Tradition is key for hardware store
By AMY ANGELO YORBA LINDA STAR November 10, 2005

A bipartisan vote for freedom
OC Register Editorial: The House overwhelmingly supports restrictions on the common abuses of eminent domain
November 7, 2005

‘Right to Vote’ initiative good for voters
Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - Oct 27, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

Chevron beefs up development plan
Lauren Bonifacio - Yorba Linda Star - October 27, 2005

In Yorba Linda, plans in the making
BY CINDY ARORA - THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
October 23, 2005

‘Right to vote’ gives residents final word
BY CINDY ARORA THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
October 19, 2005

We The People - Mark Schwing
The former councilmember speaks
about the Yorba Linda Right To Vote Initiative

Initiative would allow citizens to decide Yorba Linda’s future
Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - Oct 13, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

Mother, son weigh Main Street future
By AMY ANGELO YORBA LINDA STAR - August 11, 2005

North: Zoning war heats up
Yorba Linda's battle over the 'Right to Vote' initiative is likely to move into the courts before voters get their say.
by Cindy Arora
The Orange County Register - October 2, 2005

Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Video of the City Council Eminent Domain Discussions

What Part of "Low Density" Doesn't the Council Understand?

Right-to-Vote advocates should be wary of council
Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - Sept 29, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

Yorba Linda council OKs initiative
By CINDY ARORA and AMY ANGELO
The Orange County Register - 09-20-2005

Yorba Linda City Clerk Will Not Certify "Right to Vote" Initiative

YLRRR Responds to OC Register Editorial on Right-To-Vote Initiative

Redevelopment Agency to Vote on Real Estate Services Agreement To Manage Acquisitions, Eminent Domain and Relocation

Eminent-domain reform shelved
Dan Walters - Sacramento Bee Columnist
Bills inspired by Supreme Court ruling don’t make it past Democrats

Ballot booths could be crowded with election options
Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - Sept 1, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

Yorba Linda Right to Vote Initiative qualifies for Special Election

Citywide Survey Conducted on Yorba Linda Right to Vote Amendment
by a firm that has specialized in public policy-oriented opinion research.

Proposed Developer Agreement Another End-Run by City Council/RDA

Duvall takes lead in Assembly seat race
Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - August 18, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

First Amendment to Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Old Town Yorba Linda Partners
Redevelopment Agency Meeting August 16, 2005

Right to Vote petition submitted
By AMY ANGELO YORBA LINDA STAR - August 11, 2005

Brea landmark demolished
Work crews tear down Unocal's Hartley center.
By ERIC CARPENTER - The Orange County Register - August 10, 2005

Developers' Consultant Dennis Desnoo, No Stranger to Yorba Linda Politics

Yorba Linda petition is in
AMY ANGELO - THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER - August 6, 2005

Time to vow ‘I do’ on low-density pledge
Jim Drummond - Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - August 4, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

It's all in the details, but where are they?
Approved, Revised Yorba Linda Town Center Concept Plan

City Council/Redevelopment Agency Could Sidestep Your Right to Vote
Is the environmental review process being rushed to avoid approval by voters?

Yorba Linda plan wins early OK
City Council votes for Town Center, on which residents seek referendum.
By AMY ANGELO - THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER - July 16, 2005

Yorba Linda Ranks 21st - CNN/Money Best Places To Live 2005
July 14, 2005

Wilson steps up to task of shaping density
Jim Drummond Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - July 7, 2005

Blight Identified In Implementation Plan
Redevelopment Agency explains City Blight statement - July 14, 2005

What does Newhall and Yorba Linda have in common?
Redevelopment and Moule & Polyzoides - the creator of the Old Town Concept Plan.

Gifts, contributions detailed in local officials’ reports
Jim Drummond Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - July 21, 2005 - Viewpoints Section

Picture imperfect?
A question for the New Urbanists: If sprawl is so bad, how come life is so good for so many in Orange County?
Steven Greenhut Sr. editorial writer and columnist
The Orange County Register - June 26, 2005

Supreme Court Rules Cities May Seize Homes and Businesses
6/23/2005

Silly season signaled by pro developer flier’s stance
Jim Drummond Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - June 23, 2005

Decreased Density Disturbs Castellano and Winder
Loss of proposed Town Center specialty market causes concern. 6/23/2005

Supreme Court Rules Cities May Seize Homes and Businesses
6/23/2005

Silly season signaled by pro developer flier’s stance
Jim Drummond Political Perspectives
Yorba Linda Star - June 23, 2005

Decreased Density Disturbs Castellano and Winder
Loss of proposed Town Center specialty market causes concern. 6/23/2005

"Worst Case Scenario"
City Attorney's description of the proposed Town Center PD Zoning Regulations - 6/21/2005

Kelo Case Is Just Part Of Land-Grab Nationwide
By GREGORY N. STONE
Day Staff Columnist, Deputy Editorial Page Editor
Published on 6/19/2005

Charrette Caterer Confesses
"John Beatificato takes credit for mysterious flier"

David’s in for a heck of a fight
Jim Drummond - Yorba Linda Star Commentary
June 9, 2005

So much for the engagement,
they're moving in!
Old Town Yorba Linda Partners, LLC. buys the Fazzare Jeweler's building on Main Street.

Council members have strayed from campaign promises
Jim Drummond - Yorba Linda Star Commentary

Honey, Who Shrunk the Gathering Place?
A look at the proposed Town Square, our "gathering place".

Residents react to Yorba Linda project plans
Some worry about traffic from Town Center changes; others offer praise.
BY AMANDA BECK - ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Yorba Linda Town Center Project. New Urbanism or "New Profiteerism"?

CNU XIII Highlights - Congress for the New Urbanism
June 9 - 12, 2005 - Pasadena California

Developer Decries Initiative
DO NOT SIGN THEIR PETITIONS!

Revitalization Projects Hinge On Eminent-Domain Lawsuit
By Kirstin Downey - Washington Post Staff Writer

United States: Supreme Court Hands Down First of Three Expected Property Rights Rulings

The real problem with New Urbanism
Comment by Charles Shaw - planetizen.com

Fighting The Power To Take Your Home
More Owners Are Challenging Government Plans to Seize Land
By Kirstin Downey - Washington Post Staff Writer

Comparing councils – and densities – of early years, today
Jim Drummond - Yorba Linda Star Commentary

Expanding city’s redevelopment would be no joke
Jim Drummond - Yorba Linda Star Commentary

Is New Urbanism Right For Yorba Linda
. . . or just left of reality?
Will Old Towne become the "Gathering Place" or another New Urbanist Experiment in Social Engineering?

Town Center Redevelopment and the Hartley Center. A Connection?

New set of three-Rs in town
Yorba Linda Residents for Responsible Redevelopment frame strategies to have a voice in Town Center decisions.
BY AMANDA BECK YORBA LINDA STAR

Council: initiative not needed
Petitioners defend their effort, saying city should stick to General Plan.
BY AMANDA BECK YORBA LINDA STAR

Change of Heart for City Council/RDA? Not.
Rejects high-density and gives more money to owners

City planning by Those Who Know Best
by Steven Greenhut - Orange County Register Commentary

Town Center debate targets
density numbers
Jim Drummond - Yorba Linda Star Commentary

When right to plan belongs only to planners
by Steven Greenhut - Orange County Register Commentary

‘Affordable’ housing explained
City needs to provide more than 500 homes at lower prices. By AMANDA BECK YORBA LINDA STAR

A series of Town Center workshops draws crowds, questions and concerns
STORIES BY AMANDA BECK / PHOTOS BY LIANNE MILTON
YORBA LINDA STAR

Council struggles with fairness on
town center talk
Jim Drummond - Yorba Linda Star Commentary

Eminently sensible
Another small victory for property rights
Orange County Register Commentary

Why 'New Urbanism' Isn't for Everyone
By Robert Johnson - The New York Times

Rolling Hills Estates - RHE density concerns hit village plans
Nick Green - Daily Breeze

New Urbanist Designs Could Find Ready Market Among Latinos
Smart Growth Online - USA Today

House of cards
by Steven Greenhut - Orange County Register Commentary

Residents watch court case
Homeowners hope Supreme Court decision on eminent domain case will bolster their own fight.
By AMANDA BECK YORBA LINDA STAR

A bridge to the future on Imperial
By AMANDA BECK YORBA LINDA STAR

Redevelopment Debate Grows In Contention
Jim Drummond - Yorba Linda Star Commentary

Council Meeting Gets Contentious
Yorba Linda Star Article February 17, 2005

A View From The Developer’s Eye
By AMANDA BECK YORBA LINDA STAR February 17, 2005 pg 3 - 4

Developments in campaign contributions
By AMANDA BECK YORBA LINDA STAR February 10, 2005

During 'Kelo' Arguments,
Justices Feel for Homeowners
Tony Mauro - Legal Times

Your home is your castle
— until the city says it isn't
USA Today - Commentary

To restore property rights
In the Kelo case, the Supreme Court has the chance to rein in abuses of eminent domain.
Orange County Register Commentary

A fight to keep their homes
By Warren Richey - The Christian Science Monitor

Conn. Residents Want Court to Block Domain
Supreme Court - Kelo v. New London
By Matt Apuzzo, Associated Press Writer

The fevered dreams of transit planners
by Steven Greenhut - Orange County Register Commentary

Housing project's demise cheered
by Eric Carpenter - Orange County Register

Placentia Mayor Responds to "Register" Editorial on Redevelopment

Where's The the Beef? I Mean the Mandate

Drummond Take on Town Center Redevelopment (Take 2)

New Urbanism:
a $10,000 Word for Yorba Linda?

Fox Theatre Remake (OC Register Article)

Yorba Linda Star Take on Bond Approval

Dickens Twist to a Yorba Linda Redevelopment Tale (OC Register Commentary)

A tale of three cities' redevelopment schemes
Commentary OC Register

Yorba Linda RDA (City Council) Approves $14 million Bond Issue

Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency to Decide on $14 million Bond Issue
for Town Center Project

Yorba Linda/Brea/Placentia Downtown Projects (OC Register Article)

LA Times Tackles Town Center and Triangle Square

House Not For Sale (A CNN/Money Story)

Meeting galvanizes merchants, residents concerned about downtown project
Yorba Linda Star Article by Amanda Beck

Noted Urban Planner & Politician Against Use of Eminent Domain

Is It Economic Development or a Gathering Place?

Yorba Linda Town Center = Costa Mesa Triangle Square

Costa Mesa's Triangle Square as a Lesson for Yorba Linda Town Center