I walk by a local eyesore nearly every day: the Your Orcutt Youth Organization (YOYO) building
at 725 E. Foster Rd. This used to be a vibrant part of the community that promoted an Elks
Queen Candidate every year, weddings, and other community events. Now it sits empty with tall
weeds growing in an unkempt front lawn, asphalt crumbling in the driveways, chains across the
driveways, and a sign that has seen better days. What happened? I understand it is
permanently closed. There is (or was) a board of directors who has allowed this situation and
has done nothing to rectify it. The Orcutt area needs as many meeting places as possible as the
population grows. Can anything be done?

Sandra Boyd,   
Orcutt resident