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Category: Brea
Brea is home to about 48,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and how police use surveillance technology.
Costco Is Coming to Brea As Concerns Grow Over Controversial Tax-Sharing Agreement
Brea leaders approved a tax-sharing agreement with the land owner that paved the way for the big box store and gas station while some residents question if the negotiations violated the state’s open meeting law.
Driving Through North Orange County Could Get Easier
A traffic light project will synchronize 58 intersections throughout Anaheim, Brea and Orange to in an effort reduce travel times and vehicle emissions.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Cities Overhaul Airbnb Regulations
Placentia and Brea recently updated short term rental laws in an effort to curb rowdy guests, campaign spending heats up in OC Supervisors races – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
More Orange County Cities Confront Airbnbs
Placentia officials are rolling out new regulations for short-term rentals as leaders in neighboring Brea cranked up fines for violating the city’s Airbnb pilot program.
OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Cities Grapple With Budget Deficits
Irvine, Orange and Santa Ana grapple with projected budget deficits, state officials probe herbicide use near Doheny State Beach – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Brea Carves Out Disability And Veteran Exemptions in Street Sweeping Law
Residents with disabled placards or disabled veteran plates will be exempt from street sweeping enforcement in Brea.
Brea Rolls Out Airbnb Program Ahead of 2028 Olympics
City council members approved short-term rentals in an attempt to bring in more tax revenue ahead of major tourist events in neighboring cities.
Over 1,000 OC Residents Protest Deportations on Trump’s Presidential Anniversary
Over a thousand residents and students across Orange County walked out of their jobs and classrooms in protest of ICE raids on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Brea Leaders Eye Airbnb Pilot Program Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Brea leaders previously prohibited short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo, but ahead of the 2028 Olympics and 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials are eyeing a pilot program to allow up to 100 rentals.









