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Yorba Linda council honors local robotics finalists and hears new ambulance provider update
Summary
The council recognized Kramer Middle School Reach Foundation FIRST LEGO League teams for state and international invitations, heard an introduction from new ambulance services operator Falk/FAUC Orange County, and announced Bryant Ranch Park phase‑2 ribbon improvements funded in part by a $700,000 state grant.
The Yorba Linda City Council opened its meeting with recognition of two Kramer Middle School FIRST LEGO League teams from the Reach Foundation. Control Alt Elite won the champions award and earned an invitation to the FIRST World Championships in Houston; the Fire Sharks won the core values award and earned an invitation to the Ontario World Invitational. Giselle Nguyen and Vice Principal Eddie Tabata joined coaches and parents in brief remarks thanking the district and city for community support.
The council also heard an introductory presentation from Vishal Raj, who said he is the managing director for Falk/FAUC Orange County Operations. Raj said the company now operates the Orange County exclusive ambulance operating area that includes Yorba Linda and Placentia, described the company’s fleet and training programs and noted a dedicated 24‑hour unit serving Yorba Linda. He highlighted community training (CPR, naloxone) and partnerships such as work with CHOC to introduce sensory bags for neurodiverse patients.
Mayor Rodriguez also announced that phase‑two improvements to Bryant Ranch Park — a new basketball court with pickleball overlays, energy‑efficient LED lighting and shade structures — were celebrated with an official ribbon cutting; he credited a $700,000 state grant secured in October 2022 from Assemblymember Philip Chen’s office for making the work possible.
The recognitions and presentations were short items on a meeting that later centered on a lengthy land‑use appeal but provided community‑oriented updates and kudos to local students and civic partners.
