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Status Report on Cougar Listing

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 12, 2026 with No Comments

We are thrilled to report that after seven years of scientific study, the California Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday (February 12) to accept the staff’s recommendation to list the subspecies of cougar found in Southern California and along the Central Coast. It is now listed as “threatened” under the California Endangered Species Act. Cougars are struggling to survive due to habitat loss, fragmented habitat, vehicle collisions, poisoning, and more. This ruling requires all state agencies and project applicants in … Read More

YL Fire Safe Council Meeting – 2/5

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 30, 2026 with No Comments

The next scheduled meeting of the Yorba Linda-focused Fire Safe Council is Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM by Zoom. We have a special guest speaker from the City of Yorba Linda (Chris Peña) and will make some choices on our articles of incorporation, funding/tax setup, and more. Hope to see you there! Learn more.

Help Save Local Mountain Lions

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 24, 2026 with No Comments

California may soon grant long-overdue protection to mountain lions (also called cougars) in the Central Coast and Southern California, as the Department of Fish and Wildlife has recommended listing them as Threatened under the state’s Endangered Species Act. This decision follows years of research showing that habitat loss, highways, and rodenticides are driving these populations toward collapse. If approved by the California Fish and Game Commission, the listing would safeguard essential habitat, speed up wildlife crossing projects, and strengthen long-term … Read More

2026 Wildflower Season Looks Good

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 20, 2026 with No Comments

The early rains we all received in October seem to have given the poppies quite a boost. Word has it California poppies really like early rains, so they are on their way to a big bloom. They are already showing up in Chino Hills State Park. In fact, it looks like quite a season of growth lies ahead for all wildflowers. Mustard, our ubiquitous invasive, is already knee high. The continued warm weather will further boost the bloom. As usual, when … Read More

Next YL FSC Meeting

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 19, 2026 with No Comments

Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 5 at 7 PM. It’s the next meeting of the newly formed Fire Safe Council in Yorba Linda. We have guest speaker Chris Peña from the City of Yorba Linda on Zoom. ➡️Read the E-Newsletter. Also, now is your chance to vote for the Fire Safe Council’s new name and logo. We are soliciting community input. Voting ends next Monday, January 26 at noon. ✅Vote here.