Threatening Christmas Cards Leave Yucaipa Residents Uneasy
YUCAIPA, Calif. – Several residents of a Yucaipa neighborhood received anonymous, threatening Christmas cards in mid-November, prompting concern and questions about the motivation behind the incidents. The cards, delivered on Nov. 17, 2025, contained unsettling messages and have left recipients feeling unsafe in their homes.
The incidents occurred in the Reed‘s Whisper Ranch neighborhood, where residents reported the cards were left on doorsteps. While the content of the notes has not been publicly disclosed in full, one resident, identified as Reed, stated the cards included the word “Nazi,” raising alarm among neighbors. The Yucaipa Police Department has not yet commented on whether a formal examination has been launched.
Neighbors shared security camera footage on a local Facebook group, showing two masked individuals approaching a home and placing a note on the doorstep.The footage has fueled speculation within the community, with some residents suggesting a possible connection to the area’s political leanings, despite notes being delivered to homes without visible political affiliations.
“After getting the note,we felt uncomfortable,as if somebody were watching us and we whent inside,” Reed said. “I think it’s really concerning and I just want to spread the word about it as I don’t think we should let threats slide.”
The neighborhood, largely comprised of essential workers including police officers, firefighters, doctors, nurses, and teachers, is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Residents say incidents like this are unprecedented.The motivation for the threatening notes remains unknown, and authorities have yet to provide further details.
